What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervisory Power and Operations Planning Specialist. position at Bonneville Power Administration?
Duties
As a Supervisory Power and Operations Planning Specialist, you will:
Requirements
Conditions of employment
In accordance with Executive Order 14170, applicants are encouraged to respond to four short, free-response, essay questions in the questionnaire. Answer to these questions is not scored or rated. Your answers will be reviewed by the hiring manager and agency leadership if you are referred for selection consideration.
When you apply you will be asked a series of questions to determine your eligibility for employment and your qualification for this position specifically. You must answer all of these questions completely and truthfully.
Key Requirements
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 [GS-14] in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as:
Specialized experience is defined as: 1) Collaborating on cross-agency teams that utilize modeling and analysis to inform use of operational tools in Generation Planning operational groups; 2) Reporting on operational events and incorporating forecasting analysis into generation planning; 3) Developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders while proactively representing the interests of the agency and customers 4) Representing the technical requirements of planning generation resources for development of resource adequacy or energy inventory assessments.
"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
There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position.
Additional information
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across DOE
EEO Policy
Reasonable Accommodation Policy: Employees or applicants may request Reasonable Accommodation (RA) for assistance, when applying or competing for a job or performing a job due to their medical condition or to exercise their religious beliefs. If you need reasonable accommodation in the application or selection process, please contact the Staffing Specialist listed on this vacancy announcement.
Veterans Information
Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Telework
Selective Service Registration:
Hiring incentives may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate based on budget availability and in accordance with federal regulations.
BPA strives to ensure a safe and positive work environment.
We also understand the importance of work/life balance and offer a variety of programs and policies designed to create more flexible, responsive work environments supportive of commitments to community, home and family members. BPA also supports employees' overall wellness through its Be Well program, which helps employees adopt healthier lifestyles and feel better about their work/life balance. The program supports five key areas of life: career, community, financial, physical and social.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
As a Supervisory Power and Operations Planning Specialist, you will:
- Serves as the Power and Operations Planning Manager and a member of the Generation Asset Management team with responsibility for developing, implementing, and evaluating all programs and policies associated with the organization's long- and short-range strategic goals in support of the overall BPA mission.
- Determines goals for the organization, independently of or jointly with the Vice President. Assures implementation by subordinates and others of the goals and objectives for the program segments and functions for which the group is responsible.
- Supplies regional perspective on the future direction of resource needs and load growth for PGP's participation in cross BPA processes such as the Resource Program and Rate Cases.
- Exercises delegated supervisory authorities and responsibilities, direction, coordination, and oversight of work, and similar oversight of contractors when appropriate. Through the management of four subordinate managers, directs and oversees a workforce of approximately 42 BFTE and 2 CFTE performing professional and administrative work in Power and Operations Planning.
- Represents PGP, PG, P and/or BPA in direct working relationships with Power Services and other BPA executives, managers and staff, Power and Transmission Account Executives, Constituent Account Executives, officials of other Federal agencies, publicly and privately-owned utilities, Pacific Northwest states, Pacific Northwest tribes, other Pacific Northwest stakeholders, and professional groups and organizations. Serves as a member of various policy and decision teams, and acts on behalf of the Generation Asset Management VP when appropriate.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
In accordance with Executive Order 14170, applicants are encouraged to respond to four short, free-response, essay questions in the questionnaire. Answer to these questions is not scored or rated. Your answers will be reviewed by the hiring manager and agency leadership if you are referred for selection consideration.
When you apply you will be asked a series of questions to determine your eligibility for employment and your qualification for this position specifically. You must answer all of these questions completely and truthfully.
Key Requirements
- You must be a United States Citizen.
- This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
- Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements.
- You will be required to report in person to the official duty location.
- Selectee will be required to complete the Office of Government Ethics Standard of Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OFGE450e) within 30 days of employment and annually.
- First time supervisors will be required to serve a 1 year probationary period.
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 [GS-14] in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as:
Specialized experience is defined as: 1) Collaborating on cross-agency teams that utilize modeling and analysis to inform use of operational tools in Generation Planning operational groups; 2) Reporting on operational events and incorporating forecasting analysis into generation planning; 3) Developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders while proactively representing the interests of the agency and customers 4) Representing the technical requirements of planning generation resources for development of resource adequacy or energy inventory assessments.
"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
There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position.
Additional information
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across DOE
EEO Policy
Reasonable Accommodation Policy: Employees or applicants may request Reasonable Accommodation (RA) for assistance, when applying or competing for a job or performing a job due to their medical condition or to exercise their religious beliefs. If you need reasonable accommodation in the application or selection process, please contact the Staffing Specialist listed on this vacancy announcement.
Veterans Information
Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Telework
Selective Service Registration:
Hiring incentives may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate based on budget availability and in accordance with federal regulations.
BPA strives to ensure a safe and positive work environment.
We also understand the importance of work/life balance and offer a variety of programs and policies designed to create more flexible, responsive work environments supportive of commitments to community, home and family members. BPA also supports employees' overall wellness through its Be Well program, which helps employees adopt healthier lifestyles and feel better about their work/life balance. The program supports five key areas of life: career, community, financial, physical and social.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.