This position is part of the WAPA-SNR-Sierra Nevada Region. As a Public Utilities Specialist (Contracts and Energy Services), you will be performing one or more of the following assignments: develop, negotiate, & administer contracts that enable WAPA to provide premier power & transmission services; develop & implement marketing programs. **This is not a remote position. The selectee will be required to be physically present at the Folsom, CA duty location.**

Duties

As a Public Utilities Specialist (Contracts and Energy Services) 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. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: To qualify at the GS-11 level applicants must have either Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related or possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level -OR- you must meet 3 of the 4 following specialized experience statements: Experience in the development and administration of contracts or agreements that involve the ability to write binding technical documents between parties. Experience multi-tasking on several types of contractual projects that involve researching, analyzing, and writing technical documents, and demonstrates positive written and verbal customer service experience. Experience researching a variety of legal subjects, procedures, and methods. Experience working with the public and developing working relationships with internal and external customers. -OR- A combination of education and experience as detailed on the Office of Personnel Management website linked here. To qualify at the GS-12 level applicants must have specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level. You must meet all of the following specialized experience statements: Experience in the development, negotiation and administration of contracts or agreements that involve the ability to write binding technical documents between parties. Experience multi-tasking on several types of contractual projects with various deadlines that involve researching, analyzing, and writing technical documents, and demonstrates written and verbal customer service experience. Experience researching a variety of legal subjects, procedures, and methods related to the utility industry. Experience working with the public, developing working relationships, and negotiating with internal and external customers. "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 career or career-conditional GS employees of the Federal government, or former career or career-conditional GS employees, who have a break in service of less than one year, are required to meet the time-in-grade restriction of one year of Federal experience at the next lower grade, with few exceptions outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b). Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to current career or career-conditional federal employees applying for a Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment.

Education

If this vacancy specifically states that certain educational requirements must be met (also known as a "positive educational requirement"), you must provide documentation supporting any education claims in your application. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Transcripts are required if qualifying based on 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.

Contacts

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