Power System Dispatcher
As a Power System Dispatcher you will:
Be responsible for the real-time operation and management of all transmission switching reliability activities for the Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) - Rocky Mountain Region Loveland Office EHV transmission system. You will execute the activities of a real-time transmission switching dispatcher involving the maintaining of system security and reliability, and all switching activities related to planned and forced outages involving Clearances, Hot Line Orders, General Switching, Special Work Permits, and Authorizations to Work. Power System Dispatchers are highly knowledgeable in all aspects of power system operations, works independently while on shift, and is responsible for ensuring adequate transmission facilities and the required voltage and supportive volt-amp reactive (VAR) levels are maintained, checking all scheduled and prepared switching programs, preparing requested emergency switching programs, issuing routine and emergency switching, coordinating the removal and return of protective relaying. In addition the you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Reliability Standards and applicable regional reliability standards, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) orders, and Department of Energy (DOE)/ WAPA policies, procedures, and guidelines monitoring and validating real-time data, maintaining system operator logs, responding to system contingencies, responding to changes in availability and capacity of assigned area transmission facilities. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSA 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:
This experience is progressively responsible and concerned primarily with system operations of a large power system (100-kV or above). Specialized Experience Requirements for the AD-3 Level To qualify for the AD-3 level, you must have 1 year of:
1) Power system operator experience equivalent to the AD-2 level (advanced trainee), with centralized SCADA/EMS control of power system equipment with 100-kV or higher voltage transmission lines and substations; or 2) Operations or maintenance experience in writing or issuing switching for clearances or similar protective actions on power system equipment at 100-kV or above voltage level; or 3) Energy merchant or North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) balancing authority/interchange authority experience, equivalent to the AD-2 level with responsibility for matching generation and energy purchases/sales to real-time total load requirements via Automatic Generation Control (AGC); or 4) Engineering experience (with engineering degree, or certification as either EI (Engineering Intern), EIT (Engineer in Training), or PE (Professional Engineer), equivalent to the GS-7 level or higher in power system design, planning, maintenance, construction, or operations; or 5) Power plant or control center operator experience, equivalent to the AD-2 level, where normal duties include direct SCADA control over multiple, remotely operated power plants.Specialized Experience Requirements for the AD-4 LevelTo qualify for the AD-4 level, you must have 1 year of:
1) Power system operator experience, equivalent to the AD-3 level, with centralized SCADA/EMS control and decision-making responsibilities to maintain adherence to NERC reliability standards of a power system with 100-kV or higher voltage transmission lines, substations, and interconnections to other utilities.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! Knowledge of interconnected power systems Knowledge of safe switching procedures Knowledge of power system Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition-type equipment (SCADA), Automatic Generation Control (AGC), Energy Management System (EMS), power scheduling programs, power system tagging programs, Open Access Same-time Information System (OASIS) Knowledge of power system generation (power plant operator) and characteristics Knowledge of power system equipment; and/or knowledge of balancing authority energy 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 meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Be responsible for the real-time operation and management of all transmission switching reliability activities for the Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) - Rocky Mountain Region Loveland Office EHV transmission system. You will execute the activities of a real-time transmission switching dispatcher involving the maintaining of system security and reliability, and all switching activities related to planned and forced outages involving Clearances, Hot Line Orders, General Switching, Special Work Permits, and Authorizations to Work. Power System Dispatchers are highly knowledgeable in all aspects of power system operations, works independently while on shift, and is responsible for ensuring adequate transmission facilities and the required voltage and supportive volt-amp reactive (VAR) levels are maintained, checking all scheduled and prepared switching programs, preparing requested emergency switching programs, issuing routine and emergency switching, coordinating the removal and return of protective relaying. In addition the you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Reliability Standards and applicable regional reliability standards, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) orders, and Department of Energy (DOE)/ WAPA policies, procedures, and guidelines monitoring and validating real-time data, maintaining system operator logs, responding to system contingencies, responding to changes in availability and capacity of assigned area transmission facilities. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSA 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:
This experience is progressively responsible and concerned primarily with system operations of a large power system (100-kV or above). Specialized Experience Requirements for the AD-3 Level To qualify for the AD-3 level, you must have 1 year of:
1) Power system operator experience equivalent to the AD-2 level (advanced trainee), with centralized SCADA/EMS control of power system equipment with 100-kV or higher voltage transmission lines and substations; or 2) Operations or maintenance experience in writing or issuing switching for clearances or similar protective actions on power system equipment at 100-kV or above voltage level; or 3) Energy merchant or North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) balancing authority/interchange authority experience, equivalent to the AD-2 level with responsibility for matching generation and energy purchases/sales to real-time total load requirements via Automatic Generation Control (AGC); or 4) Engineering experience (with engineering degree, or certification as either EI (Engineering Intern), EIT (Engineer in Training), or PE (Professional Engineer), equivalent to the GS-7 level or higher in power system design, planning, maintenance, construction, or operations; or 5) Power plant or control center operator experience, equivalent to the AD-2 level, where normal duties include direct SCADA control over multiple, remotely operated power plants.Specialized Experience Requirements for the AD-4 LevelTo qualify for the AD-4 level, you must have 1 year of:
1) Power system operator experience, equivalent to the AD-3 level, with centralized SCADA/EMS control and decision-making responsibilities to maintain adherence to NERC reliability standards of a power system with 100-kV or higher voltage transmission lines, substations, and interconnections to other utilities.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! Knowledge of interconnected power systems Knowledge of safe switching procedures Knowledge of power system Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition-type equipment (SCADA), Automatic Generation Control (AGC), Energy Management System (EMS), power scheduling programs, power system tagging programs, Open Access Same-time Information System (OASIS) Knowledge of power system generation (power plant operator) and characteristics Knowledge of power system equipment; and/or knowledge of balancing authority energy 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 meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
- Department:
0303 Miscellaneous Clerk And Assistant - Salary Range:
$97,535 to $142,674 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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