System Protection and Control Specialist

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-12 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Applying of a wide range of concepts, laws, regulations, rules, theories, policies, principles, practices, precedents including qualitative and quantitative methods applicable to 1) system protection and control to develop unique test plans for a variety of equipment types, the implementation of those test plans and to conduct lab tests needed; 2) perform project or program management duties that include developing plans and schedules, estimating resource requirements, defining milestones and deliverables, monitoring activities, and evaluating and reporting of project completion; and 3) research or develop, implement, and manage data and communication security protocols and methods to safeguard meter data. “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.
This position is located in Protection, Control, & Instrumentation (TEZP) organization of Technical Services (TEZ), Transmission Engineering & Technical Services (TE), Transmission Services (T), of the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). A successful candidate will plan, design, facilitate, and support the System Protection & Control (SPC) meter communication device lifecycle, manage the meter communication system, and support communication of SPC laptops and software.