Public Utilities Specialist

Department of Energy - Western Area Power Administration Folsom, California Folsom, California

Company

Department of Energy - Western Area Power Administration

Location

Folsom, California Folsom, California

Type

Full Time

Job Description

Summary

This position is part of the WAPA-SNR-Sierra Nevada Region. As a Public Utilities Specialist, you will support the Itron MV-90 administrator responsible for managing, operating, and troubleshooting issues with the MV-90xi application and remote interrogation metering system and similarly, all settlements and power billing functions related software configurations.

**This is not a remote position. The selectee will be required to be physically present at the Folsom, CA duty location.**

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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.

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 in the Federal service.

At the GS-09 level: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level [GS-07] in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as:

  1. Analytical and evaluative methods, tools, and techniques.
  2. Reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating automated and/or manually collected data.
-OR-

Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related.

-OR-

Combination of higher level graduate education and experience that together meets the qualifications for this position.

At the GS-11 level: You must have 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. Analytical and evaluative methods, tools, and techniques to apply them to program operations and issues concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of power billing and settlement operations.
  2. Laws, policies, and regulations applicable to the electric utility industry to make effective recommendations for business process improvements.
-OR-

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related.

-OR-

Combination of higher level graduate education and experience that together meets the qualifications for this position.
"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

If this vacancy specifically states that certain educational requirements must be met (also known as a "positive educational requirement"), you must provide documentation supporting any education claims in your application (transcripts). 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. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website.

Additional information

The U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

  • This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across DOE.
  • For general information on government-wide Telework polices visit: www.telework.gov
  • If selection is made at a lower grade, promotion up to the full performance level may be made without further competition. However, promotion(s) will depend on the performance of the incumbent and are not guaranteed.
  • The selectee for this position may be eligible to receive a recruitment or relocation incentive. You will need to sign an employment agreement to be eligible for this incentive.
  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized.
  • This position may be eligible for creditable service towards annual leave. Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. DOE may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.

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06/08/2024

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