Summary This position is located in the Work Planning & Evaluation (TFAW) organization of Field Strategy and Operational Excellence (TFA), Transmission Field Services (TF), Transmission Services (T), Bonneville Power Administration, (BPA). A successful candidate in the Work Schedule Planner position will serve as a Field Work Planner Scheduler responsible for providing day-to-day work planning, scheduling and evaluation services to District managers and staff. Responsibilities As a Work Schedule Planner, you will: Works with District managers and staff on a day-to-day basis to provide data input into and implement the annual work plan and to ensure the District's resources are balanced with the workload. Analyzes resources needed to accomplish the work plan and works with Central Work Planner Schedulers and District managers and staff to adjust work plans as priorities, schedules, and opportunities when necessary. Coordinates specific schedules for projects within district boundaries. Determines resource requirements to implement the TF and capital work plans; schedules and directs the augmentation of crew resources from loans or exchanges between districts based upon system priorities. Recommends outsourcing of work assigned to Transmission Field Services based on resource availability, resource capability, or project efficiency. Assures work that is compliance or regulatory driven (i.e. NERC, WECC etc.) is planned and scheduled within the prescribed timeframes (45 day outage planning requirement) and with the appropriate crafts. Represents TF at project planning meetings, pre-construction scoping meetings, project management meetings, construction planning meetings, outage coordination meetings and district planning meetings to assure TF resource needs and constraints are factored into project plans and schedules. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: AA qualified candidate's resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) in the Federal service. Specialized Experience for this position is defined as: Experience in 1) applying analytical and evaluative methods to assess system resource needs (e.g., people, materials, equipment, schedules) to create or update a work plan; and 2) coordinating work plans and outage schedules to ensure resources are balanced with workload. There is no substitution of education for experience at the GS-12 level. "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. For more information, please visit the links at the bottom of this page or visit the FedsHireVets website. 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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. 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.