This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration, in the Substation Operations (TOZ) organization of System Operations (TO), Transmission Services (T). A successful candidate in the Substation Operations Specialist position will provide substation operations technical expertise and leadership for the operation of BPA substations.
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 conducting analytical and evaluative studies of an organization's substation operations program to provide technical interpretation, instruction, training, or improvement to the operation of a high-voltage power substation. Administration and Management Compliance Teaches Others Technical Competence Writing "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. Limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications. Your full resume will be made available to the hiring manager if you are referred.
As a Substation Operations Specialist, you will: Continually monitors, evaluates and audits substation operations, and based on this review, establishes new and revised operations requirements, methods, and procedures for improving substation operations. Investigates routine and unusual operating errors and substation failures to ascertain cause and prevent future recurrence. Provides advice and guidance on substation operations to others within BPA. Acts as spokesperson for assigned program management activities, and serves as program liaison with other internal entities to ensure consistency of interpretation and implementation of the programs. Assists with the administration of substation operations apprenticeship program as a management representative or alternate; attends meetings; formulates policy; conducts step examinations; evaluates apprentice skill levels; provides recommendations into staffing/location assignment decisions. Is responsible for being the expert and managing one or more of the following programs, and being back-up in the absence of the program manager in the others.