USAJOBS · 4 hours ago
Public Utilities Specialist (Transmission Scheduling)
Spokane, Washington, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$62K/yr - $62K/yr
1+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking candidates for the Public Utilities Specialist (Transmission Scheduling) position with the Bonneville Power Administration. The role involves serving as a real-time scheduler and technical expert in transmission scheduling, evaluating customer waivers, implementing congestion management protocols, and ensuring compliance with contracts and regulations.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Evaluate and recommend disposition on customer waivers based on real time conditions
Implement congestion management protocols based on physical path, re-dispatch ability and/or predictive flows in NERC Priority
Operate 5 scheduling systems and 8 different software programs
Analyze data for output accuracy and validate system assumptions to determine if generated actions comply with applicable contracts, laws, regulations
Implement real time Total Transfer Capability (TTC) changes caused by late planned notification, forced, or emergency outages or changes in forecasted conditions
Qualification
Required
You must be a United States Citizen
This employer participates in the e-Verify program
Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements
You will be required to report in person to the official duty location
Work is performed seven days per week in 12 hour rotating shifts
Subject to and requires regular travel
Subject to FERC SOC non-discrimination rules and restrictions prohibiting disclosure of certain information to Power Merchant Function employees
This position is subject to FERC SOC non-discrimination rules and restrictions prohibiting disclosure of certain information to Transmission Function employees
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
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-07). Specialized experience for this position is defined as experience coordinating and implementing technical, operational, or settlement practices and procedures consistent with existing policies and standards utilizing established processes and systems
You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: Master's or equivalent graduate degree; or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; or a LL.B. or J.D. if related; your education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work
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 year 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
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-09). Specialized experience for this position is defined as experience implementing and assisting in the development of improvements to technical, operational, or settlement practices and procedures consistent with existing policies, standards, systems and processes
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
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
You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement
Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
Failure to provide college transcripts may result in a rating of 'Ineligible'
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
Employees or applicants may request Reasonable Accommodation (RA) for assistance, when applying or competing for a job or performing a job due to their medical condition or to exercise their religious beliefs.
BPA strives to ensure a safe and positive work environment.
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.
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