Public Utilities Specialist

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS A qualified candidate’s 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 is defined as experience: 1) Planning projects that help reduce operating costs, improve customer value, and demonstrate higher return on investment by solving specific business challenges; (2) Developing and implementing solutions to improve technology innovation for a power delivery system or similar utility system to be more effective and efficient. “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 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 the Technology Innovation Office (DST), under the Deputy Administrator (D), in the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). The purpose of this position is to serve as a Technology Innovation (TI) Program Manager and technical authority and lead responsible for planning, leading and carrying out complex cross-agency research and development projects.