Public Utilities Specialist (Rates)

As a PUS (Rates), you will lead, develop, and implement power, transmission, and ancillary service rate designs, establish rates, and power repayment studies (PRS); review contracts, internal controls procedures, power marketing plans and resource studies, transmission, ancillary service, and other operational studies, and participate in the development/implementation of relevant Open Access Transmission Tariffs (OATT) and Federal Regulatory Energy Commission (FERC) orders.

As a Public Utilities Specialist (Rates), you will: Exercise lead responsibility for development and analysis and preparation of transmission service tariffs including point- to-point, network transmission service and ancillary services for assigned transmission system. Apply cost models and Power Repayment Studies to evaluate costs and revenue requirements, incorporating applicable tariff changes and/or FERC orders to ensure compliant, cost-reflective rate structures. Coordinate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including customers, management, federal agencies, and industry groups, to achieve consensus on rate strategies and repayment. Serve as a technical expert representing WAPA in matters regarding Transmission Services revenue recovery and revenue application to project repayment for both external customers and customer groups, as well as senior level management within WAPA and other Federal Agencies.

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. Limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. 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. This position requires the ability to operate a Government vehicle. The incumbent must be at least 18 years of age, able to obtain and maintain Defensive Drivers certification and have a valid state driver's license. Defensive Driver's Training will be completed upon employment. The employee is required to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450), upon entering the position and annually. Total salary varies depending on location of position.

For this position, education cannot be substituted for experience.