This position is part of the WAPA-SNR-Sierra Nevada Region. As a Power System Dispatcher, you will be responsible for the real-time operations of Bulk Power Systems (BPS) performing real-time actions during normal and emergency conditions to ensure the stable and reliable operation of the Bulk Electric System (BES). *This is not a remote position. The selectee must be physically present at the Folsom, CA duty location.*
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 [AD-03/GS-11] in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as experience in all the following: Power system operator experience with interconnected system monitoring of voltages, power flows, maintaining limits, responding to changing system conditions, meeting safety, reliability, and coordination requirements, and adhering to applicable policies, procedures, and guidelines, -AND- Using power system switching procedures to prepare, check and direct routine and emergency switching activities, -AND- Using a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)/Energy Management System (EMS) in order to monitor system conditions and respond to contingencies. "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. 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.
As a Power System Dispatcher, you will: Review logs, reports, and receive pertinent verbal information from departing dispatchers to ascertain present conditions of the power system. Develop a general operating plan for the shift based on system conditions and scheduled or anticipated facility outages. Take prompt and appropriate actions to maintain strict compliance with FERC Standards of Conduct and NERC Standards. Perform real-time system studies to determine system impacts of possible contingencies and determine mitigation of possible operating conditions. Monitor and operate power system equipment considering public safety and proper operation within equipment capabilities. Initiate or direct timely and appropriate real-time actions during normal and emergency conditions to ensure the stable and reliable operation of the BES and lower voltage systems while taking corrective action, as required to achieve or maintain these limitations; including re-dispatch of generation, cancellation of planned generation and transmission outages without prior supervisory approval. Utilize EMS and other advanced applications to control, record, modify parameters, verify, and analyze BES and lower voltage systems operational data. Assume responsibilities of Power System Dispatcher Outage Coordinator or other higher graded power system dispatcher duties, when required. Comply with the Operating Instructions from the Reliability Coordinator and/or other power system operating entities, as appropriate, for both real-time and next day operating events. Issue Operating Instructions to other power system operating entities, as appropriate, to maintain BPS and lower voltage systems reliability.