This position is part of the WAPA-SNR-Sierra Nevada Region. As a Power System Dispatcher, you will be responsible for the real-time operations of Bulk Power Systems (BPS) performing real-time actions during normal and emergency conditions to ensure the stable and reliable operation of the Bulk Electric System (BES). **This is not a remote position. The selectee will be required to be physically present at the Folsom, CA duty location.**

Duties

As a Power System Dispatcher at the full performance level, you will:

Requirements

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service. To qualify for the AD-03/GS-11: Applicants must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the AD-02/GS-09 grade level or equivalent pay band. This experience includes: Power system operator experience equivalent to the AD-02 level (advanced trainee), with centralized SCADA/EMS continually monitoring generation and timeline data, -OR- Power plant control center operator experience, where normal duties include direct SCADA control over multiple, remotely operated power plants, -OR- Experience as an energy merchant creating energy tags for energy delivery and using an OASIS to buy or sell transmission rights. To qualify for the AD-04/GS-12: Applicants must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the AD-03/GS-11 grade level or equivalent pay band. This experience includes: Power system operator experience equivalent to the AD-03 level with interconnected systems performing activities such as balancing electrical generation to load; maintaining system frequency; activating contingency reserves; reacting to changing system conditions; and adhering to applicable policies, procedures, and guidelines.-AND- While monitoring Area Control Error (ACE), and in the event of a forced outage of a generating unit, takes appropriate actions to correct large, sustained deviations. -AND- Experience using a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)/Energy Management System (EMS) in order to monitor system conditions and respond to contingencies. "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.

Education

For this position, education cannot be substituted for experience.

Contacts

• Address WAPA-SNR-Sierra Nevada Region 12155 W. Alameda Pkwy Lakewood, CO 80228 US
• Name: Caitlin Kirchen
• Email: [email protected]