Program Manager (Power Operations) bei Department of Energy

Not Required

Duties

As a Program Manager (Power Operations), you will: Serve as the Operations Manager responsible for the safe and reliable operation, planning, marketing, and managing transmission services for the region's transmission system. Directs the monitoring of the regional transmission facilities and the facilities of others, within the regions operational footprint to ensure Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), Midwest Reliability Organization (MRO), California Independent System Operator (ISO) and Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) Reliability Standards are met in coordination with WAPA Systems Coordinating Council (WSCC). Be responsible for the safe and reliable operation of the Sierra Nevada Region's transmission system, including coordination with all interconnected utilities and scheduling of generation resources to meet project and customer load obligations. Provide innovation leadership in providing products and services that meet customer needs in a competitive market. The position's activities are extremely sensitive to political and public pressures as well as considerable resistance by utilities, organized customer groups, and/or individual customers because of the potential economic impacts associated with power operations of an interconnected transmission system. Provide administrative, managerial, and technical expertise to support the development and implementation of policies, plans, and programs related to the Region's transmission system. Collaborates with WAPA operations teams, regional operations and marketing teams, customers, customer groups, the Bureau of Reclamation and the US Army Corp of Engineers to develop and implement hydraulic and operational plans that support reliable power delivery for integrated irrigation and energy systems. Purview over negotiations for the power, energy, and reactive exchange schedules and operating agreements with major connected systems and the California ISO. Be responsible for directing activities with the Load Serving Entities (LSE) within the Sub-Balancing Authority and assisting the LSE's in meeting their FERC/NERC reliability obligations. Direct the preparation of the Power Operation Procedures Manual and Switching Diagrams for use by operational personnel. Experience in the electric utility industry, including the interrelationship of transmission power contracting or commercial interest; regulatory agency policies; and real-time power system operations to designing management programs and processes to meet long-term operational needs.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. This employer participates in the e-Verify program. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation. May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period. Employees serving on a probationary or trial period may be terminated at any time during the probationary or trial period for performance, conduct, or business-related reasons in the interest of Federal service. In accordance with Executive Order 14170, applicants are encouraged to respond to the four short, free-response, essay questions in the questionnaire. Answers to these questions are not scored or rated. Your answers will be reviewed by the hiring manager and agency leadership if you are referred for selection consideration. Limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications. Your full resume will be made available to the hiring manager if you are referred. Department of Energy (DOE) employees participating in the OPM or DOE Deferred Resignation Program (DRP) are not eligible to apply for this announcement. DRP participants are not considered active DOE employees because they have agreed to separate from the agency. Required to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450), upon entering the position and annually. Security clearance and associated requirements- non-sensitive, high risk. The duties of this position may require the incumbent to be places in a 24/7 on-call status during emergency situations. This position requires the ability to operate a government vehicle. The incumbent must be to obtain and maintain the Defensive Driver certification and have a valid state driver's license.

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 [GS-14] in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Directing the safe and reliable operation of bulk electric power systems, including generation scheduling, transmission operations, system studies, and ensuring compliance with reliability standards. Managing power operations programs and supervising staff, including setting multi-year goals, directing transmission scheduling and billing systems, and overseeing workforce development. Negotiating and administering complex transmission, interconnection, and service agreements, representing an organization in regional or national power forums, and collaborating with federal agencies, utilities, and customer groups. "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. Limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications. Your full resume will be made available to the hiring manager if you are referred.

Education

For this position, education cannot be substituted for experience.

Other Information

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across DOE. For general information on government-wide Telework polices visit: www.telework.gov. Applicants may request Reasonable Accommodation (RA) when applying or competing for a job due to a medical condition or to exercise religious beliefs. If you need reasonable accommodation in the application or selection process, please contact the Agency Contact listed on this vacancy announcement. If selected, you may be required to complete a one-year supervisory probation period. Promotion Potential: This position is at the full performance level. Upon reporting, and annually thereafter, the selectee may be required to file one or more financial statements and/or a procurement integrity certification. These certifications may be subject to public disclosure. The selectee for this position may be eligible to receive a recruitment or relocation incentive. You will need to sign an employment agreement to be eligible for this incentive. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized. This position may be eligible for creditable service towards annual leave. Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. DOE may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. General Schedule locality pay tables may be found under Salaries & Wages.