This position is located in Slice Operations and Management (PGL), Generation Asset Management (PG), Power Services (P), Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). A successful candidate in the Public Utilities Specialist position will serve as a Public Utilities Specialist supporting the development and administration of the Slice/Block product.

Duties

As a Public Utilities Specialist, you will: Performs technical and administrative work in multiple aspects of the Slice/Block product to support the design and implementation of computer simulation models that reasonably represent operating realities and constraints of the FCRPS so that Requirements customers can accurately project their power needs using the correct factors and formulas. Provides technical and administrative support in two or more of the following program areas: Slice limits, simulator parameters, operating constraints, prudent operating decisions, reduction penalties, interim operations, scheduling/tagging, simulator engine logic etc. Reviews, analyzes, and prepares evaluations of BPA and customer study assumptions and inputs used in computer simulations to determine whether the results are a 'reasonable representation' of the actual operations and operating constraints imposed on BPA in producing hydro-electric power. Conducts analyses of Slice contracts and complex Slice customer account data to enable senior staff and the slice product manager to understand slice customers, their issues and concerns and to enable functional teams and management to anticipate sensitivities to current and future BPA and business initiatives. Support agency and PG policy efforts by performs Slice customer related technical analyses such as rate impact analysis and customer specific analyses and scenario development to provide data driven assessments of the Slice Product and its delivery. Performs other specific studies as required.

Requirements

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS GS-11: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09) in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as:Experience in planning and accomplishing analytical and evaluative work in the Slice/Block or a similar product to support contract negotiations with customers or power product implementation; and/or structure computer simulation models that represent operating constraints of hydroelectric power regulations or related regulatory boards. You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or a LL.M., if related; your education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. -OR- Combination of education and experience as described above. Less than one year of specialized experience may be combined with graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level (i.e., credit hours beyond the first two years of full-time study may be credited). One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours the graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. If the graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study is not available, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) is used. When crediting education that requires specific course work the number of hours of related courses required, as a proportion of the total education, is prorated. GS-12: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as:Experience in 1) planning and accomplishing analytical and evaluative work in the Slice/Block or a similar product to support contract negotiations with customers, and to structure the design and implementation of computer simulation models that represent operating constraints of hydroelectric power regulations or related regulatory board, and 2) conducting analyses of Slice or similar contracts and customer account data to make sound business recommendations. There is no substitution of education at this level. Administration and ManagementOral CommunicationPartneringRequirements AnalysisTechnical Competence "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Time-in-Grade: Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration. CTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

If substituting education for specialized experience you must submit proof of your qualifying education. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Department of Education Accreditation Search to verify school accreditation.

Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website.DO NOT email or mail in any of your application documents. Documents will not be accepted outside of the online application system.

Failure to provide college transcripts may result in a rating of 'Ineligible'.

Contacts

• Address Bonneville Power Administration P.O. Box 3621 Portland, OR 97208 US
• Name: Gena Vaughan
• Phone: 360-947-5342
• Email: [email protected]