This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration(BPA), in the Contract Administration and Settlements (PTKC) organization in Scheduling, Contract Administration and Settlements (PTK), Power Services (P). A successful candidate in the Public Utilites Specialist position will perform Trading Floor contract administration functions, as assigned.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: GS-9: 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-7] in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: 1) assisting in the processing of short-term contracts or other work agreements; 2) coordinating with other work groups and assisting in the implementation of contracts to meet program objectives; and 3) troubleshooting errors and helping develop recommendations to correct errors under the guidance of senior coworkers. 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. -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 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. 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. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: 1) assisting in the processing and administration of short-term contracts; 2) coordinating the implementation of contracts across work groups to meet objectives and needs; and 3) identifying and analyzing problems and developing solutions to resolve them. 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. "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/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. 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 Public Utilities Specialist, you will: Assist in the processing of daily and short-term contracts and confirmation memos negotiated by the Trading Floor. Obtain Scheduling and Trading Floor approval then submit original for manager's signature. Reconcile, certify, and process brokerage bills for payment. As necessary, assist the coordination with Scheduling and Billing to jointly manage contract review, implementation and administration needs for all groups. Meet as needed with Front and Middle Office staff to troubleshoot and correct errors. Provide assistance in training and onboarding team members. Assist in organization and cataloguing of new contracts. Manage counter party data in software system of record (ETRM). Input contract data into the ETRM and Transaction Scheduling Systems (ISAAC), as required. As necessary, update contract templates and customer databases. Make recommendations to management for improvements in contract development, administration and implementation processes. Assist the effort in implementation. (Includes assisting in simplifying current tracking processes by providing recommendations for merging separate systems.) Manage special requests submitted by the Bulk Marketing team. Assist the effort in determining scope of work, preparing a work plan, and coordinating the participation of others as required. Produce reports to management, Account Executives, and Traders upon request. Conduct analyses of Trading Floor data and prepare ad hoc reports upon request.