Public Utilities Specialist (Contracts and Energy Services)

This position is part of the WAPA-DSW-Desert Southwest. As a Public Utilities Specialist (Contracts and Energy Services), the purpose of the position is to perform developmental tasks that will lead to the full performance of developing, negotiating and administration of contracts. **THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION. YOU WILL HAVE TO PHYSICALLY REPORT TO ONE OF THE DUTY LOCATIONS LISTED IN THIS VACANCY.**

As a Public Utilities Specialist (Contracts and Energy Services), some of your duties will include, but are not limited to: Prepares, reviews, analyzes, and evaluates complex studies and technical reports involving marketing criteria, integrated resource planning, system planning, operational studies, and utility economic reports, which may be used for the negotiation and administration of power sales, transmission, and facility contracts. Prepares contracts, amendments, letters of agreement, related correspondence, reports, studies, and contractual analyses for consideration and approval. Discusses issues with contractors or other agencies and entities and makes recommendations to Western management to settle disputes that arise over interpretation of contract terms and conditions, including key issues and disputes that may result in court action. Reviews and makes recommendations for approval of customer IRPs and provides technical assistance to customers in the development of IRP. Provides advice and assistance to customers in accordance with the Energy Planning and Management Program.

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. This employer participates in the e-Verify program. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation. May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period. Employees serving on a probationary or trial period may be terminated at any time during the probationary or trial period for performance, conduct, or business-related reasons in the interest of Federal service. In accordance with Executive Order 14170, applicants are encouraged to respond to the four short, free-response, essay questions in the questionnaire. Answers to these questions are not scored or rated. Your answers will be reviewed by the hiring manager and agency leadership if you are referred for selection consideration. Limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications. Total salary varies depending on location of position.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. 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 all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.