Public Utilities Specialist (Contracts and Energy Services) bei Department of Energy

Not Required

Duties

As a Public Utilities Specialist (Contracts and Energy Services) at the full performance level, you will: Determine extent of service necessary to new or existing customers and whether such service is available from SWPA resources. Develop contract provisions as a result of such determination. Develop the technical elements of the service desired, such as: delivery points and/or voltages, calculations of losses in transformation and transmission, methods of segregation of various types of power and energy, rates to be used for payment, and any factors necessary to protect the interests of the United States. Promote good customer relations, attend meetings with customers, customer groups, and/or potential customers to discuss needs, develop criteria for power supply, develop and explain contract provisions and procedures used in administering the contracts. Recommend revisions to established contract criteria based upon changing laws and/or policies, regulations, and conditions. Initiate, review, and analyze various engineering studies and recommend auxiliary to the basic power contracts. Communicate with and/or disseminate to other SWPA organizational entities necessary information and data which are related to specific assignments. Maintain liaison with a wide variety of internal organizations.

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. This position requires the ability to operate a government vehicle. The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain Defensive Drivers certification and have a valid state driver's license. Defensive Driver's Training will be completed upon employment. You may be required to complete a financial disclosure (OGE-450). Security clearance and associated requirements- non sensitive, moderate risk. This position is not included in a Bargaining Unit.

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. GS-11: To qualify for the GS-11 grade level, applicants must have one (1) year (52 weeks) of specialized experience, equivalent to the next lower grade level [GS-09] in the federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience in all the following: Utilizing automated software to collect and perform research analysis using databases, spreadsheets, or charts; AND Assisting in analyzing proposed customer projects to determine contractual needs to develop contract methodologies and prepare information to support development of contracts. OR Applicants have successfully completed a 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 Combination of specialized experience and higher level graduate education. GS-12: To qualify for the GS-12 grade level, applicants must have one (1) year (52 weeks) of specialized experience, equivalent to the next lower grade level [GS-11] in the federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience in all the following: Utilizing software to collect and perform research analysis; and Developing criteria to create various operational agreements; such as power sales, purchase power, interconnection; AND Utilizing various software and database management systems, to develop various reports for the operation(s) of the contract tracking, billing, and electrical transmission system. GS-13: To qualify for the GS-13 grade level, applicants must have one (1) year (52 weeks) of specialized experience, equivalent to the next lower grade level [GS-12] in the federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience in all the following: Collecting, analyzing, processing and validating market settlement statements; Designing and maintaining automated operating energy accounting systems, software procedures and guidelines to support the reconciliation and analysis of market and transmission activity; Utilizing various software and database management systems to extract data, create numerical and/or graphic reports to evaluate systems to identify system and data problems. "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.

Education

If you are claiming education as any part of your qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript (official or unofficial). Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of 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. DO NOT email or mail in any of your application documents. Documents will not be accepted outside of the online application system. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

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 selection is made at a lower grade, promotion up to the full performance level may be made without further competition. However, promotion(s) will depend on the performance of the incumbent and are not guaranteed. 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. Salary: General Schedule locality pay tables may be found under Salaries & Wages.