Public Utilities Specialist bei Department of Energy

Not Required

Duties

As a Public Utilities Specialist, you will: Perform technical and administrative work in multiple aspects of a long-term power sells contract (the Slice/Block product) to support the design and implementation of computer simulation models. Provide technical and administrative support of defining customer energy access under the Slice contract, including analysis of the Federal Columbia River Power System's operational requirements, analysis of contract provisions, parameters in the customer's simulation of the hydroelectric system, and after-the-fact calls for reduction penalties. Coordinate with other groups within BPA in the design, development, and implementation of the Slice/Block product and the Slice simulator to ensure that Slice program decisions and implementation plans are consistent with BPA Policy, the Slice/Block contract and meet all requirements governing FCRPS operations. Review, analyze, and prepare evaluations of BPA and customer study assumptions and inputs used in computer simulations to determine whether the results are a 'reasonable representation' of the actual operations and operating constraints imposed on BPA in producing hydro-electric power. Conduct analysis of Slice contracts and complex Slice customer account data to enable senior staff and the Slice product manager to understand slice customers, their issues and concerns and to enable functional teams and management to anticipate sensitivities to current and future BPA and business initiatives. Support agency and PG policy efforts by performs Slice customer related technical analyses such as rate impact analysis and customer specific analyses and scenario development to provide data driven assessments of the Slice Product and its delivery.

Requirements

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.

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-11] in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: 1) planning and accomplishing analytical and evaluative work in the Slice/Block or other long-term power sales product to support contract negotiations with customers; 2) Experience representing business requirements in the design and implementation of a computer simulation model to manage the constraints of a hydroelectric power regulations or related regulatory board, and 3) conducting analyses of Slice or similar contracts and customer account data to make sound business recommendations. "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. 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. 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

There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position.

Other Information

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