Public Utilities Specialist
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Job Summary
As a Public Utilities Specialist you will serve in the Southwestern Power Administration (SWPA) Office of Corporations Operations Division of Power Marketing and Transmission Policy developing SWPAs marketing policy and Transmission Strategy and developing negotiating and administering power marketing contracts and implementing power marketing policy through those contracts.
***This is NOT a remote position. You will have to physically report to Tulsa OK.***
As a Public Utilities Specialist you are responsible for the development of SWPAs marketing policy and Transmission Strategy and the development negotiation and administration of individual SWPA power marketing contracts and the implementation of SWPAs power marketing policy through those contracts. SWPA supports the critical mission of marketing and reliably delivering Federal hydroelectric power and energy with preference to public bodies and cooperatives in six states including Arkansas Kansas Louisiana Missouri Oklahoma and Texas. The Office of Corporate Operations assures the Power Marketing and Transmission Policy activities are accomplished by negotiating developing and administering power marketing contracts and amendments thereof for sale exchange transmission or purchase of power and energy and for electrical system integration.
Other duties of this position include:
- Contract development;
- Customer relations;
- Policy development and implementation; and
- Project and study analysis and research.
- 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.
- You may be required to complete a financial disclosure (OGE-450).
- Security clearance and associated requirements - Moderate.
There is no Individual Occupational Requirements for this series/grade.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position you must demonstrate that you have the required specialized experience and/or education for the respective grade level(s) in which you are applying.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidates online application and resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience for this position is defined as:
For the GS-11: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09) in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience is defined as:
- 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.
- If you have three (3) years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; -OR-
- If you have a combination of education and experience as described above to successfully perform the duties of the position.
For the GS-12: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience is defined as:
- Utilizing software to collect and perform research analysis;
- Developing criteria to create contract and 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.
For the GS-13: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12) in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience is defined as:
- Collecting analyzing processing and validating market settlement statements;
- Reviewing contracts to identify provisions requiring modifications as a result of changing conditions;
- 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. Qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); 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.
Physical Demands:
This position is primarily sedentary with minimum physical exertion.
Work Environment:
The work is performed in an office setting.
For this position education cannot be substituted for experience at the GS-12 and GS-13 levels.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements at the GS-11 level:
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.
***Applicants completing degree requirements within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement may apply. Unofficial transcripts must be uploaded at time of application and official transcripts are required prior to entrance on duty.***
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- 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.
- Promotion Potential: The full promotion potential for this positions is: GS-13.
- 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 employees 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: The salary range indicated in this announcement will be adjusted to include locality payment for selected duty location if applicable. General Schedule locality pay tables may be found under Salaries & Wages.
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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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.
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