Policy Specialist
Headquartered in Portland, OR, we are the Bonneville Power Administration (best know as BPA). We've been providing over a third of the electricity consumed in the Pacific Northwest for more than 70 years. While we take pride in helping to "keep the lights on" we also fund and manage one of the largest fish and wildlife programs in the world; invest in new renewable generating resources such as wind and geothermal projects; and are proud to be a leading partner in promoting energy conservation and efficiency programs. Not only is BPA recognized as a world leader in transmission but BPA has received numerous awards including Oregon State's "Families in Good Company". How did we become a world leader? The answer is simple -- our people. And the best part of all, our employees get to work, live, and play in the great Pacific Northwest! You can learn more about BPA at http://www.bpa.gov/.
POSITION SUMMARY: Policy Specialist,
This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), within Transmission Tariff (TSQT) organization of Transmission Tariff, Rates and Regulatory Activities (TSQ), Transmission Marketing and Sales (TS), Transmission Services.
A successful candidate in the Policy Specialist position will provide expertise in FERC transmission policy, transmission product development, impacts of transmission policy decisions on hydro operations, and power trading and compliance with the OATT.
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application.
HOW TO APPLY: External Application Link(s):
24-BPA-39609-12398620-DE: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/788625300
24-BPA-39609-12398619-MP: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/788625400
Open & Close date: Open: 04/26/2024 Close: 05/05/2024
LOCATION(s) Vancouver, WA
SALARY: $ 111,234 - $144,608 per year
As a Policy Specialist, you will:
- Develop and make recommendations to management and is responsible for defining objectives.
- Interpret policies and determine their effect on program needs.
- Independently plan, design, and carry out the work to be done.
- Provide expertise in BPA and pro forma Open Access Transmission Tariffs.
- Study and analyze Transmission Services' requirements for FERC orders, NERC regulations, North America Standards Board's (NAESB) initiatives and commercial rules with input from relevant organizations.
BENEFITS
BPA was selected as one of the top companies and agencies in Oregon to receive the "Families in Good Company" award for demonstrating community leadership in assisting employees in balancing work and family responsibilities. Here are just a few examples of how we do it
- Up to 13 days of vacation time to start
- Ten paid holidays per year
- Unlimited sick leave accrual
- Affordable health insurance
- Life insurance provided
- Secure Retirement Program
- Tax deferred, agency matching investment plan
- Family friendly leave
- Voluntary leave donation/recipient program
- Employee Referral Program
- Federal Credit Union
- Fitness on-site and/or reimbursement program
For more detailed information on benefits please visit http://www.jobs.bpa.gov/Benefits/
If you have any questions, please contact careers@bpa.gov
REQUIREMENTS: Conditions of Employment
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
- This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
- Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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 experience in 1) monitoring, analyzing, coordinating, or implementing policy decisions on electric utility-related functions, 2) participating in cross-agency teams to develop recommendations on key policy issues, business practices and procedures.
"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.
EDUCATION:
There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
To apply for this position, you MUST provide a complete application package.
(See Required Documents section on application).
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.
