Public Utility Specialist
The Public Utilities Specialist is responsible for the marketing of power and the portfolio management for Desert Southwest Region's (DSW) individual customer accounts. At the GS-12 level, the incumbent is responsible for monitoring the loads and resources in the customer portfolio and establishing a balanced portfolio by purchasing or selling power on the customer's behalf. Providing that service with the least financial impact to the customer. The incumbent will also be responsible for the merchant function for the federal balancing authority, making purchases and sales needed to ensure the reliability of the balancing authority. The incumbent is responsible for the scheduling of generation, interchange energy, accounting, billing, and reporting relative to power contracts administered by the Desert Southwest Regional Office. You must meet all the qualification and eligibility requirements for the position by the closing date of the announcement. 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. Specialized experience for this position is defined as:
GS-11:
1-year work experience that is equivalent to at least GS-9 level, defined as:
Energy Pre-Scheduling experience with power scheduling and/or power contracts. Experience with at least 2 of the 3:
researching and reserving transmission using OASIS, tracking and analyzing e-Tags, or utilization of the webTrader Power Trading and Scheduling tool or similar tool. Experience with at least 3 of the 4:
economic dispatch of power resource, electrical load forecasting, power portfolio balancing, and power purchase strategies. -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- A combination of education and experience as detailed on the Office of Personnel Management website linked here. GS-12:
1-year work experience that is equivalent to at least GS-11 level, defined as:
Energy Pre-Scheduling experience power scheduling and power contracts. Experience with researching and reserving transmission using OASIS, tracking and analyzing e-Tags, and utilization of the webTrader Power Trading and Scheduling tool or similar tool. Experience with economic dispatch of power resource, electrical load forecasting, power portfolio balancing, and power purchase strategies. KSA's:
Your application and resume should demonstrate that you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your application how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the KSAs identified below. Cite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. DO NOT write see resume in your application! GS-11 Knowledge of the power system and the methods of power production, and power accounting. Knowledge of financial market analysis, economic analysis and risk management tools. Must have knowledge of power contracts, general power facilities scheduling of power, and standard practices for interconnected power system operation. GS-12:
Extensive knowledge of power contracts, general power facilities scheduling of power, and standard practices for interconnected power system operation. Knowledge of water contracts and methodology of water releases and its impact on hydroelectric generation, downstream water requirements and protection of property. Knowledge of balancing authority accounting procedures, E-tags, revenue metering principles and computer applications as they relate to power scheduling. 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.CTAP/ICTAP candidates:
To be considered well qualified you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section.You must meetallqualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
GS-11:
1-year work experience that is equivalent to at least GS-9 level, defined as:
Energy Pre-Scheduling experience with power scheduling and/or power contracts. Experience with at least 2 of the 3:
researching and reserving transmission using OASIS, tracking and analyzing e-Tags, or utilization of the webTrader Power Trading and Scheduling tool or similar tool. Experience with at least 3 of the 4:
economic dispatch of power resource, electrical load forecasting, power portfolio balancing, and power purchase strategies. -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- A combination of education and experience as detailed on the Office of Personnel Management website linked here. GS-12:
1-year work experience that is equivalent to at least GS-11 level, defined as:
Energy Pre-Scheduling experience power scheduling and power contracts. Experience with researching and reserving transmission using OASIS, tracking and analyzing e-Tags, and utilization of the webTrader Power Trading and Scheduling tool or similar tool. Experience with economic dispatch of power resource, electrical load forecasting, power portfolio balancing, and power purchase strategies. KSA's:
Your application and resume should demonstrate that you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your application how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the KSAs identified below. Cite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. DO NOT write see resume in your application! GS-11 Knowledge of the power system and the methods of power production, and power accounting. Knowledge of financial market analysis, economic analysis and risk management tools. Must have knowledge of power contracts, general power facilities scheduling of power, and standard practices for interconnected power system operation. GS-12:
Extensive knowledge of power contracts, general power facilities scheduling of power, and standard practices for interconnected power system operation. Knowledge of water contracts and methodology of water releases and its impact on hydroelectric generation, downstream water requirements and protection of property. Knowledge of balancing authority accounting procedures, E-tags, revenue metering principles and computer applications as they relate to power scheduling. 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.CTAP/ICTAP candidates:
To be considered well qualified you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section.You must meetallqualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
- Department:
1130 Public Utilities Specialist - Salary Range:
$66,311 to $103,328 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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