PUBLIC UTILITIES SPECIALIST

Summary This position is located in the Contract Administration (PEK) organization of Energy Efficiency (PE), Power Services (P), Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). The purpose of this position is to work towards the full performance level as an expert in the development and administration of BPA's energy efficiency agreements and acquisition of conservation consistent with BPA's measure requirements, polices and procedures. Responsibilities As a Public Utilities Specialist, you will: Serve as a technical expert in the preparation, modification and administration of energy efficiency acquisition contracts and related Energy Efficiency incentive budgets. Provide technical expertise on, and ensures compliance with, DOE and BPA contracting policies, standards, procedures, and internal guidance applicable to both existing and new offerings for Energy Efficiency. Administer long-term Energy Conservation Agreements with BPA's utility customers. Conduct random oversight on customer invoices to review and verify claims made in reports to BPA. Participate on energy efficiency Customer Service Teams and on other cross-organizational teams as a subject matter expert to provide information, resolve customer implementation issues, recommend program enhancements, develop policy recommendations and propose sector and measure determinations. Report customer accomplishments and articulate observations, problems or concerns about how program requirements play out in the real world to ensure contract and system administration issues are considered in structuring or modifying energy efficiency initiatives and contract modifications. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: GS-11: 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-09, in the Federal service. GS-11 Specialized Experience for this position is defined as: Defined as experience in working on contracts, agreements, or closely related programs to analyze and evaluate information to 1) ensure accuracy, 2) authorize payments, and 3) compare to documented requirements (e.g., contracts, agreements, policies, standards) to ensure contract compliance. For the GS-11 grade level, you may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; or a LL.M., if related; your education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. -OR- Combination of education and experience as described above. Less than one year of specialized experience may be combined with graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level (i.e., credit hours beyond the first two years of full-time study may be credited). One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours the graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. If the graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study is not available, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) is used. When crediting education that requires specific course work the number of hours of related courses required, as a proportion of the total education, is prorated. GS-12: 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-11, in the Federal Service. GS-12 Specialized Experience is defined as: Experience in working on projects and contract implementation requirements for energy efficiency, energy conservation technologies, or closely related programs to 1) ensure accuracy, 2) authorize payments, 3) compare to documented requirements (e.g., contracts, agreements, policies, standards) to ensure contract compliance, and 4) communicate technical findings to managers and executives on contract compliance. There is no substitution of education for experience at the GS-12 level. 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. 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. Education If substituting education for specialized experience you must submit proof of your qualifying education. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Department of Education Accreditation Search to verify school accreditation. 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 college transcripts may result in a rating of 'Ineligible'. Additional Information About the Position - Portland This position is located in Portland, OR which boasts huge spans of amazing trees, foliage, landscape, and everywhere you look you can appreciate beautiful greenery It is known as the most bike-friendly city in America, has a train system that greets you at the airport spanning across the city, and is home to the Portland International Rose Garden, the oldest in the country Portland is the one place where you will find lively festivals, energetic music, mouthwatering food, and for you basketball fans, the Portland Trail Blazers are a 7 minute walk from the HQs building There is always something new to experience in this eco-friendly town The U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 Information on how to create a federal resume https://www.usa.gov/government-jobs https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/account/documents/resume/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YX7o1PBoFk EEO Policy: USAJOBS Help Center | Equal employment opportunity policy Reasonable Accommodation Policy: USAJOBS Help Center | Reasonable accommodation policy Veterans Information: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/disabled/ Telework: www.telework.gov Selective Service Registration: http://www.sss.gov/ 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.