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Summary This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), in Work Planning & Evaluation (TFAW), Field Strategy & Operational Excellence (TFA), Transmission Field Services (TF), Transmission Services (T). A successful candidate in this position will be responsible for providing centralized, coordinated, system-wide work planning, scheduling & evaluation services to ensure maintenance programs & construction services are conducted in a manner that is cost effective & efficient. Responsibilities As a Work Planner Scheduler, you will: Analyze and formulate system resource needs (people, materials and equipment) to accomplish the work plan using input from Regional and District Offices, Project Managers, Technical Services, Asset and Workload Planning, Customer Service Engineering and other system stakeholders. Develop and coordinate specific schedules for projects that have system-wide impact and/or cross multiple district boundaries. Monitor work plan accomplishments throughout the year and reports work plan progress to Transmission Field Services managers. Determine 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. Work with Outage Dispatchers and other Work Planner/Schedulers in the development of Transmission Field Services long-range significant equipment schedule for the annual Northwest Power Planning Pool Outage Coordination meetings. Prepare briefings, reporting, and presentation materials on the objectives, methods, status, metrics and findings of the work plan and program performance metrics. Serve as a recognized expert on work planning and scheduling, providing authoritative advisory services to other Work Planner Schedulers and TF management. Requirements Conditions of Employment This is a temporary promotion, not to exceed one (1) year, may be extended up to five (5) years total; may be made permanent without further competition. Upon termination of the promotion, you will be returned to your original position of record, or to a different position of equivalent grade and pay. Temporary promotions may be terminated at any time based on the needs of management. If you are currently employed at a grade equivalent to, or higher than the advertised position, the action will be considered a detail for processing purposes, and no salary increase will be associated with accepting the position. Details are processed in 120 day increments and may be extended up to two (2) years total; additional extensions may be approved at the discretion of the Human Resources Service Center Director. Upon termination of the detail, you will be returned to your original position of record. Details may be terminated at any time based on needs of management. When you apply you will be asked a series of questions to determine your eligibility for employment and your qualification for this position specifically. You must answer all of these questions completely and truthfully. Key Requirements: You must be a United States Citizen. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation. This employer participates in the e-Verify program. This position does not support remote work. You will be required to report physically to the official reporting worksite as specified by the supervisor, but no less than 3 days per pay period. Selectee will be required to complete the Office of Government Ethics Standard of Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OFGE450e) within 30 days of employment and annually. A preliminary background check must be completed before a new employee can begin work. Current Federal employees or other individuals with an existing completed background investigation may not be required to undergo another background check. Qualifications 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 [GS-12] in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as Experience in 1) performing business management work (e.g., budgeting, contracting, identification of manpower requirements) to conduct work planning and scheduling activities, and 2) developing solutions for work planning and scheduling issues and problems in order to deliver resource and work planning products efficiently. "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. Physical Demands: Work for the most part is sedentary with no special physical demands. It may involve some walking, standing, bending, or carrying of light items. Work Environment: The employee normally works in an office that involves everyday risks or discomforts which require the normal safety precautions. The area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. Visits to production areas are infrequent and relatively free of hazards to the employee. Time-in-Grade: Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration. 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.