Location: Vancouver,WA, USA
Summary
This position is in the Transmission Sales organization (TSE) of the Transmission Marketing and Sales (TS) Bonneville Power Administration (BPA).
A successful candidate in the Public Utilities Specialist (Account Executive) position will serve as a Transmission Customer Account Executives as a technical authority, technical lead and expert advisor on applicable laws, policies, standards, directives and guidelines governing business relationships for specifically assigned Transmission Customers.
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Overview
* Accepting applications
* Open & closing dates
12/17/2024 to 12/26/2024
* Salary
$131,445 - $170,881 per year
* Pay scale & grade
GS 14
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Location
Few vacancies in the following location:
* Vancouver, WA
* Remote job
No
* Telework eligible
Yes-as determined by the agency policy.
* Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
* Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
* Appointment type
Multiple Appointment Types - This is a temporary promotion not to exceed one (1) year, may be extended up to five (5) years total; may be made permanent without further competition.
* Work schedule
Full-time
* Service
Competitive
* Promotion potential
None
* Job family (Series)
* 1130 Public Utilities Specialist
* Supervisory status
No
* Security clearance
Not Required
* Drug test
No
* Position sensitivity and risk
NCS/High Risk
* Trust determination process
* Credentialing
* Suitability/Fitness
* Financial disclosure
Yes
* Bargaining unit status
Yes
* Announcement number
25-BPA-43369-#######7-BPA
* Control number
824565300
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This job is open to
* Internal to an agency
Current federal employees of this agency.
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Bonneville Power Administration employees with competitive status, currently on a career or career-conditional appointment.
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Duties
As a Public Utilities Specialist (Account Executive), you will:
* The Customer Account Executive provides leadership across all Transmission organizations aligning staff and functions to assure effective development and delivery of products and services that effectively satisfy the diversity of customers' needs.
* Serves as the BPA primary authority and point-of-contact for the overall Transmission business relationship with assigned Transmission Customers.
* Negotiates and executes transmission contracts and agreements with customers that are key to BPA's Transmission Services financial stability, including long-term and short-term agreements, financial settlement agreements and other O&M agreements, the Contracts include those for the purchase of BPA products and services, including those related to certain special or custom made products and services.
* Leads across all Transmission functions including engineering studies, planning processes for managing growth on the system, operational risks to maintain stability of the system, a variety of planning studies and system impacts.
* Represent an organization with external groups such as other state or federal agencies, utilities,
professional groups and organizations, or regulatory organization in order to develop and gain
support for the organization's policy direction.
* Interpret relevant policy and regulatory requirements to ensure existing and proposed energy
products, physical commodity products or financial products are consistent with requirements.
* Ability to articulate program information to other managers and supervisors, including seniorlevel
managers in order to make recommendations and provide advisory services.
* Collaborate with internal stakeholders to implement an interim/workaround solution for unique
external utility customer problems.
* Participate in the development of short and long term strategic direction to ensure the
organization's responsibilities established by statutes and directives are carried out.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
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.
* This position does not support remote work. You will be required to report physically to the official reporting worksite as specified by the supervisor, but no less than 3 days per pay period.
* This position has been designated as requiring a PUBLIC TRUST background. A preliminary background check must be completed before a new employee can begin work. Current Federal employees or other individuals with an existing completed background investigation may not be required to undergo another background check.
* Selectee will be required to complete the Office of Government Ethics Standard of Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OFGE450e) within 30 days of employment and annually.
Other Significant Facts of This Position Are:
1. Per DOE Order 326.1, this position is required to file a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report
2. The incumbent is required to have a working knowledge of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Standards of Conduct (SOC) to ensure fair competition in the open access transmission market though compliance with its basic principles. The FERC SOC basic principles require BPA's Transmission Function employees and its affiliated Power Merchant Function employees to function independently and abide by non-discriminatory information access and prohibited disclosure regulations for transmission-related information that is not equally available to all transmission customers.
The incumbent of this position is identified by BPA as a Transmission Function employee. Transmission Function employees conduct transmission system operations and reliability functions, including, but not limited to, engaging in day-to-day duties and responsibilities for planning, directing, organizing, or carrying out transmission-related operations. Under the FERC SOC independent functioning principle, the employee may not engage in affiliated power merchant functions which include, but not limited to making wholesale power merchant decisions and/or business rules; developing power merchant policy; directing, organizing, or executing power merchant activities.
Qualifications
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-13) in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Experience negotiating and administering long-term Transmission and Power commercial contracts, including OATT and non-OATT and standard and non-standard agreements; and Leading internal initiatives to formulate approaches to resolve complex or unique customer requests or 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.
This is a temporary promotion, not to exceed one (1) year, may be extended up to five (5) years total; may be made permanent without further competition. Upon termination of the promotion, you will be returned to your original position of record, or to a different position of equivalent grade and pay. Temporary promotions may be terminated at any time based on the needs of management.
If you are currently employed at a grade equivalent to, or higher than the advertised position, the action will be considered a detail for processing purposes, and no salary increase will be associated with accepting the position. Details are processed in 120 day increments and may be extended up to two (2) years total; additional extensions may be approved at the discretion of the Human Resources Service Center Director. Upon termination of the detail, you will be returned to your original position of record. Details may be terminated at any time based on needs of management.
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.
Education
There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position.
Additional information
* The U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
* Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, please visit the links at the bottom of this page or visit the FedsHireVets website.
* More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement.
* Some positions may require completion of a probationary period of up to 1 (one) year.
* Many positions require successful completion of a background investigation.
* All males born after December 31st 1959 must abide by laws regarding Selective Service registration. To learn more about this law, visit the Selective Service web page, Who Must Register. If you are not registered and don't have an approved exemption, you will not be eligible for employment with the Federal government.
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BPA strives to ensure a safe, positive, inclusive work environment, supported by Leadership Behaviors. For more information on Leadership Behaviors visit: www.bpa.gov/goto/LeadershipBehaviors
We also understand the importance of work/life balance and offer a variety of programs and policies designed to create more flexible, responsive work environments supportive of commitments to community, home and family members. BPA also supports employees' overall wellness through its Be Well program, which helps employees adopt healthier lifestyles and feel better about their work/life balance. The program supports five key areas of life: career, community, financial, physical and social.
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the eligibility and qualification requirements above. Once the announcement closes, we will conduct a review of your application package to verify your eligibility and qualifications. If you are found qualified, your application will move forward to additional phases of the review process.
Merit Promotion & VEOA Procedures: If you are minimally qualified for this job, your responses to the self-assessment questions (True/False, Yes/ No, Multiple Choice questions) will be evaluated to determine if you are a best qualified candidate. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. Due weight will also be given to federal employees, when applicable, for performance appraisals and awards in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3). Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements and current employees must have at least a fully successful or equivalent performance rating to receive consideration.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):
* Contracting/Procurement
* Electric Utility Fundamentals
* Influencing/Negotiating
* Leadership
* Oral Communication
* Partnering
* Planning and Evaluating
* Problem Solving
* Strategic Thinking
Non-competitive Procedures: If you are applying under a non-competitive or special hiring authority, you will still be required to answer the assessment questions. However, you will not be evaluated against the rating and ranking criteria.
Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you are minimally qualified for this job. Veterans' Preference will be applied when required by the hiring authority (e.g., VRA, Schedule A).
All qualified Non-competitive applicants and the best qualified Merit Promotion and VEOA applicants will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration.
Career Transition Assistance Programs: To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet the eligibility criteria; and 2) be rated well-qualified , which is defined as having a score of 85 or better.
You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date (12/26/2024) of this announcement.
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* Benefits
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* Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
To apply for this position, you MUST provide a complete application package which includes:
* Your RESUMEshowing all relevant work experience (paid and unpaid) including: duties performed; full name and address of the each employer; start and end dates (month/day/year); work schedule (part-time, full-time, number of hours if intermittent); salary; and any completed education and training (program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date).
* Cover Letter, optional, expressing additional information not covered in your resume.
* Transcripts, if specific educational requirements are indicated in this job announcement. Unofficial transcripts or any report listing institution, course title, credits earned (semester or quarter hour) and final grade is acceptable. It is your responsibility to provide adequate proof that you meet the educational requirements.
Submit one or more of the following to support your eligibility(s) to apply to this job announcement:
* SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (current/former federal employees): Most recent Promotion, Within Rate Increase (WRI/WGI), or Appointment/Conversion SF-50 or Notification of Personnel Action showing you are/were in the competitive service and the highest grade or promotion potential held.
* Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program documentation, if applicable(e.g., Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.) For more information see the OPM Guide to Career Transition.
Failure to submit any of the above mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.
If selected for the position you MUST submit: A copy of your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation and incentive awards, you received in the last 5 years. The assigned HR Specialist will verify review this documentation to ensure selectee has at least a satisfactory performance rating before setting the entrance on duty date. If you do not have your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation, you will be asked to submit a statement as to why it is not available.
* How to Apply
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the announcement closing date to receive consideration.
The application process is as follows:
* You must have a login.gov account to sign into USAJOBS:
* To begin the application process in USAJOBS, click the Apply Online button.
* Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all required and supporting documentation.
* You must click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 pm (ET) on the announcement closing date.
You may update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period by returning to your USAJOBS account, select Update Application: This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.
To verify the status of your application, during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account; applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each application status means, visit:
If you need help with login.gov or USAJOBS (e.g., account access, Resume Builder) visit the USAJOBS Help Center:
If you experience difficulty applying on USAJOBS, after clicking the Apply Online button, or you are experiencing a significant hardship hindering your ability to apply online, the Agency Contact listed in the announcement can assist you during normal business hours. If you receive any system error messages, take screenshots if possible, to aid technical support.
Agency contact information
Shane Helm
Phone 564-###-#### Email ...@bpa.gov
Address Bonneville Power Administration
P.O. Box 3621
Portland, OR 97208
US
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Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. The status of your application will be updated in USAJOBS as it is evaluated.
You can check the status by logging into USAJOBS. You may also sign up to receive automatic emails anytime the status of your application changes by logging into your USAJobs Account and editing the Notification Settings.
You will be contacted directly if an interview is required.
* Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
* Criminal history inquiries
* Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
* Financial suitability
* New employee probationary period
* Privacy Act
* Reasonable accommodation policy
* Selective Service
* Signature and false statements
* Social security number request
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Required Documents
To apply for this position, you MUST provide a complete application package which includes:
* Your RESUMEshowing all relevant work experience (paid and unpaid) including: duties performed; full name and address of the each employer; start and end dates (month/day/year); work schedule (part-time, full-time, number of hours if intermittent); salary; and any completed education and training (program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date).
* Cover Letter, optional, expressing additional information not covered in your resume.
* Transcripts, if specific educational requirements are indicated in this job announcement. Unofficial transcripts or any report listing institution, course title, credits earned (semester or quarter hour) and final grade is acceptable. It is your responsibility to provide adequate proof that you meet the educational requirements.
Submit one or more of the following to support your eligibility(s) to apply to this job announcement:
* SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (current/former federal employees): Most recent Promotion, Within Rate Increase (WRI/WGI), or Appointment/Conversion SF-50 or Notification of Personnel Action showing you are/were in the competitive service and the highest grade or promotion potential held.
* Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program documentation, if applicable(e.g., Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.) For more information see the OPM Guide to Career Transition.
Failure to submit any of the above mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.
If selected for the position you MUST submit: A copy of your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation and incentive awards, you received in the last 5 years. The assigned HR Specialist will verify review this documentation to ensure selectee has at least a satisfactory performance rating before setting the entrance on duty date. If you do not have your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation, you will be asked to submit a statement as to why it is not available.
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How to Apply
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the announcement closing date to receive consideration.
The application process is as follows:
* You must have a login.gov account to sign into USAJOBS:
* To begin the application process in USAJOBS, click the Apply Online button.
* Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all required and supporting documentation.
* You must click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 pm (ET) on the announcement closing date.
You may update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period by returning to your USAJOBS account, select Update Application: This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.
To verify the status of your application, during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account; applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each application status means, visit:
If you need help with login.gov or USAJOBS (e.g., account access, Resume Builder) visit the USAJOBS Help Center:
If you experience difficulty applying on USAJOBS, after clicking the Apply Online button, or you are experiencing a significant hardship hindering your ability to apply online, the Agency Contact listed in the announcement can assist you during normal business hours. If you receive any system error messages, take screenshots if possible, to aid technical support.
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Agency contact information
Shane Helm
Phone 564-###-#### Email ...@bpa.gov
Address Bonneville Power Administration
P.O. Box 3621
Portland, OR 97208
US
Learn more about this agency
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. The status of your application will be updated in USAJOBS as it is evaluated.
You can check the status by logging into USAJOBS. You may also sign up to receive automatic emails anytime the status of your application changes by logging into your USAJobs Account and editing the Notification Settings.
You will be contacted directly if an interview is required.
Read more
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
* Criminal history inquiries
* Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
* Financial suitability
* New employee probationary period
* Privacy Act
* Reasonable accommodation policy
* Selective Service
* Signature and false statements
* Social security number request
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Overview
* Accepting applications
* Open & closing dates
12/17/2024 to 12/26/2024
* Salary
$131,445 - $170,881 per year
* Pay scale & grade
GS 14
* Location
Few vacancies in the following location:
* Vancouver, WA
* Remote job
No
* Telework eligible
Yes-as determined by the agency policy.
* Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
* Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
* Appointment type
Multiple Appointment Types - This is a temporary promotion not to exceed one (1) year, may be extended up to five (5) years total; may be made permanent without further competition.
* Work schedule
Full-time
* Service
Competitive
* Promotion potential
None
* Job family (Series)
* 1130 Public Utilities Specialist
* Supervisory status
No
* Security clearance
Not Required
* Drug test
No
* Position sensitivity and risk
NCS/High Risk
* Trust determination process
* Credentialing
* Suitability/Fitness
* Financial disclosure
Yes
* Bargaining unit status
Yes
* Announcement number
25-BPA-43369-#######7-BPA
* Control number
824565300
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/824565300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.