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Summary This position is located in Protection, Control, & Instrumentation (TEZP) organization of Technical Services (TEZ), Transmission Engineering & Technical Services (TE), Transmission Services (T), of the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). A successful candidate will meter communication device lifecycle, manage the meter communication system, and support communication of SPC laptops and software to meters, relays, and other SPC devices in the field. Responsibilities As a System Protection and Control Specialist, you will: Coordinate and perform comprehensive testing, evaluation, and reporting for BPA's metering communication associated equipment. Coordinate cellular coverage testing, meter communication system testing, associated with migrating legacy meter sites from analog communications to cellular. Collaborate with equipment vendors in the research and testing processes to improve equipment design and testing procedures. Prepare and present SPC laptop evaluation testing results to SPC Technical Services, IT, and management. Provide technical guidance to Field personnel to diagnose and resolve complex, unusual issues or problems involving SPC laptops or software. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: GS-11: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-09). Specialized experience is defined as: Applying concepts, regulations, rules, governances, theories, policies, principles, practices, precedents, and qualitative and quantitative methods applicable to 1) system protection and control to assist higher-graded specialists in the development of test plans for equipment, application of those test plans and to assist in related lab tests; and 2) using experience and knowledge of operating characteristics and capabilities of meter communication equipment and operations for an organization. You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or a LL.M., in safety or occupational health fields (safety, occupational health, industrial hygiene), or degree in other related fields that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours of study from among the following (or closely related) disciplines: safety, occupational health, industrial hygiene, occupational medicine, toxicology, public health, mathematics, physics, chemistry, biological sciences, engineering, and industrial psychology. -OR- Combination of education and experience as described above. Less than one year of specialized experience may be combined with graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level (i.e., credit hours beyond the first two years of full-time study may be credited). One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours the graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. If the graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study is not available, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) is used. When crediting education that requires specific course work the number of hours of related courses required, as a proportion of the total education, is prorated. To compute the percentages: (1) divide the total months of qualifying specialized experience by 12; then (2) divide any graduate education in excess of the first two full years by the total number of credit hours required by the school (for one academic year of full-time study) or by 18; and lastly (3) add the two percentages together. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. For example, 6 months of specialized experience meets 50% of the experience requirement (6 ÷ 12); 9 semester hours of graduate level education in excess of the first two years of full-time study meets 50% of the education requirement (9 ÷ 18); when combined the percentages total 100%. GS-12: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-11). Specialized experience is defined as: Independently applying of a wide range of concepts, regulations, rules, governances, theories, policies, principles, practices, precedents, and qualitative and quantitative methods applicable to 1) system protection and control to develop test plans for a variety of equipment types, conduct those test plans and lab tests for results; and 2) applying experience and knowledge of the operating characteristics and capabilities of a variety of equipment to operate, test, network, repair, or evaluate protection and control equipment that include protective relays, revenue metering, telemetering, or related kinds of substation monitoring and control equipment to complete an assignment or project There is no substitution of education for experience at the GS-12 grade 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 If substituting education for specialized experience you must submit proof of your qualifying education. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Department of Education Accreditation Search to verify school accreditation. Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website.DO NOT email or mail in any of your application documents. Documents will not be accepted outside of the online application system. Failure to provide college transcripts may result in a rating of 'Ineligible'. 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. If you believe that you are eligible for the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), please visit the OPM ICTAP/CTAP website for more information. In order to be considered under the ICTAP program, your application must score within the pre-established "well qualified" category as stated in the Qualifications section. 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/ 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.