Summary This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), in Transmission Commercial Process and Implementation (TSRF) organization of Transmission Commercial System Management (TSR), Transmission Marketing and Sales (TS), Transmission Services (T). A successful candidate in this position will serve as the supervisor of Transmission Commercial System Process and Implementation and as a member of the Transmission Commercial System Management team. Responsibilities As a Supervisory Public Utilities Specialist, you will: Plan, supervise, and lead programs, systems, and work processes that are necessary to perform the critical mission and support activities required of the organization supervised. Develop, implement and evaluate all programs and policies which ensure the timely delivery of products and programs in support of Bonneville's strategic business objectives. Determine and allocate necessary resources, including staff and funds. Responsible for the effective and efficient utilization in support of goals, objectives and functional responsibilities. Plan work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work. Make decisions on work problems presented by subordinates and by contractors. Identify developmental and training needs of employees and provides or arranges for needed development and training. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS A qualified candidate's resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-13) in the Federal service. Specialized Experience is defined as Applying knowledge of processes, implementation and systems for a commercial business and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), North American Energy Standards Board (NAESB), and Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) regulations, standards, policies and practices governing a Transmission commercial operations sufficient to 1) lead a project or team in providing functional and regressing testing capabilities to ensure consistent and reliable operation of commercial systems and 2) manage and direct changes to the development of commercial business systems and evaluate current processes driven by regulatory, policy or strategy changes. "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. There is no substitution of education for experience at the GS-14 grade level. 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. Education There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position. Additional Information The U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, please visit the links at the bottom of this page or visit the FedsHireVets website. More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement. Some positions may require completion of a probationary period of up to 1 (one) year. Many positions require successful completion of a background investigation. All males born after December 31st 1959 must abide by laws regarding Selective Service registration. To learn more about this law, visit the Selective Service web page, Who Must Register. If you are not registered and don't have an approved exemption, you will not be eligible for employment with the Federal government. EEO Policy: USAJOBS Help Center | Equal employment opportunity policy Reasonable Accommodation Policy: USAJOBS Help Center | Reasonable accommodation policy Veterans Information: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/disabled/ Telework: www.telework.gov Selective Service Registration: http://www.sss.gov/ BPA strives to ensure a safe, positive, inclusive work environment, supported by Leadership Behaviors. For more information on Leadership Behaviors visit: www.bpa.gov/goto/LeadershipBehaviors We also understand the importance of work/life balance and offer a variety of programs and policies designed to create more flexible, responsive work environments supportive of commitments to community, home and family members. BPA also supports employees' overall wellness through its Be Well program, which helps employees adopt healthier lifestyles and feel better about their work/life balance. The program supports five key areas of life: career, community, financial, physical and social.