Summary This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration in Portfolio Execution & Strategy (TEPE) organization in Transmission Project Management (TEP), Engineering and Technical Service (TE), Transmission Services (T). A successful candidate in the Work Planner Scheduler position will provide scheduling and evaluation services to ensure maintenance, sustain, and expand programs are conducted in a manner that is cost effective and efficient. Responsibilities As a Work Planner Scheduler, you will: Consult work groups with scheduling activities to foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment. Provide advice and guidance to complex work planning and scheduling issues to identify appropriate mitigating action. Analyzes and formulates system resource needs (people, materials and equipment) to accomplish the work plan using input from various departments and stakeholders. Determines the highest priority work when schedule conflicts arise or resources are not sufficient to accomplish all work and coordinates changes with the impacted stakeholders. Monitors, tracks, and reports work plan and scheduling accomplishments throughout the year against agency targets and goals. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 [GS-12] in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as experience 1) performing business management work (e.g., budgeting, contracting, identification of manpower requirements) to conduct work planning and scheduling activities, and 2) developing solutions for work planning, scheduling issues, and problems to deliver resource and work planning products efficiently. "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. Education There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position. Additional Information About the Position - Vancouver This position is located in Vancouver, WA, a splendid place to live because of its picturesque downtown area full of trendy shops, delicious restaurants, and exclusive breweries. There are several breathtaking nature parks, miles of bike trails, and amazing panoramic mountain views! Vancouver is the perfect place for anyone who loves to be outdoors and really enjoys nature! 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 Information on how to create a federal resume https://www.usa.gov/government-jobs https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/account/documents/resume/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YX7o1PBoFk Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 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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/ Hiring incentives may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate based on budget availability and in accordance with federal regulations. 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. 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