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Summary This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration in Operations Support (TOO) organization, System Operations (TO), Transmission Services (T). A successful candidate in the Public Utilities Specialist (Reservation Program Manager) position will be responsible for designing, planning, and managing reservation processing on the Open Access Same-Time Information System (OASIS) and Available Transmission Capability (ATC) systems through BPA's Reservation desk processes. Responsibilities As a Public Utilities Specialist (Reservation Program Manager), you will: Lead the development, implementation, review and revision of Reservation Program policies, procedures, and internal controls to increase the efficiency of new transmission products and processes related to Transmission Reservations. Plan, develop, schedule, and conduct compliance-driven projects and analyses to evaluate and recommend ways to improve Transmission service activities. Investigate, assess, and resolve controversial issues and technical Reservation Program issues and problems. Work closely with customers and Marketing and Sales in the complex process to appropriately complete the competition process and authorization of service. Remove requests that have reached the expiration date per posted business practice and notify impacted parties. Develop, update, and maintain desk procedure materials to ensure all Reservationists can effectively perform Reservation Desk processes on a consistent and repeatable basis. 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 for this position is defined as experience 1) leading the development, implementation, review, and revision of policies, procedures, and internal controls to increase the efficiency of new transmission products and processes; 2) providing advice to customers and staff on all aspects of the reservations policies, processes, activities, and recommendations for associated business policies and practices; 3) assisting in providing training regarding advanced transmission products and services, including but not limited to, product types, scheduling priority, and queue management. "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 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.