This position is located in the Programs (PEP) organization within Energy Efficiency (PE), Power Services (P), Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). A successful candidate in the Public Utilities Specialist (Energy Efficiency) position will perform a wide variety of complex project management, planning, analytical and other duties as assigned for customers, stakeholders, and client agencies that contribute to meeting the mission and targets of the BPA Power/Energy Efficiency organization.

Duties

As a Public Utilities Specialist (Energy Efficiency), you will:

Requirements

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: GS-11: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-09). Specialized Experience for this position is defined as:1) Applying technical knowledge of project development and evaluation methods in managing energy conservation project performance (i.e., energy savings, energy efficient appliances, equipment tune-ups, etc.) and 2) Ability to support market research and evaluate program delivery strategies to enhance effectiveness and improve project performance (i.e., behavioral changes, energy management practices, etc.). 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: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-11). Specialized Experience for this position is defined as: 1) Applying technical knowledge of program development and evaluation methods in managing energy conservation programs and projects (i.e., energy savings, energy efficient appliances, equipment tune-ups, etc.) and 2) Conducting market research and evaluate program delivery strategies to enhance effectiveness and improve program performance (i.e., behavioral changes, energy management practices, etc.). There is no substitution of education for experience at the GS-12 level. "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/ICTAP 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.

DO NOT email or mail in any of your application documents.

Documents will not be accepted outside of the online application system.

Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

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.

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: Wilson Bowlby
• Phone: 5032303117
• Email: [email protected]