Supervisory Electrical Engineer

This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration, in Transmission Long-Term Engineering Planning (TPLE), Transmission Long-Term Planning organization (TPL), Planning and Asset Management (TP), Transmission Services (T) A successful candidate in the Supervisory Electrical Engineer position will serve as a the supervisor to plan, supervise, and lead programs, systems, and work processes that are necessary to perform the critical mission.

As a Supervisory Electrical Engineer, you will: Plan work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work. Make decisions on work problems presented by subordinates and by contractors. Identify developmental and training needs of employees and provides or arranges for needed development and training. Provide guidance and expert advice on the development of an analytical and investment framework using risk-based planning concepts and metrics that rigorously address uncertainties in long-term analyses to support commercial assessment processes and initiatives. Serve as a consultant and expert advisor on the technical aspect of the long-term transmission planning reports and expansion plans proposed by the neighboring and regional utilities. Participate and represent BPA in industry groups such as FERC, NERC, WECC, Western Power Pool (WPP), and sub-regional organizations such as Northern Grid. Serve as the delegated authority to chair the Commercial Assessment Technical Panel (CTP) and approve Transmission Service Requests in the absence of the Manager of Transmission Long-Term Planning.

In accordance with Executive Order 14170, applicants are encouraged to respond to four short, free-response, essay questions in the questionnaire. Answer to these questions is not scored or rated. Your answers will be reviewed by the hiring manager and agency leadership if you are referred for selection consideration. 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. This employer participates in the e-Verify program. Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements. You will be required to report in person to the official duty location. Conditions of Employment: This is a temporary promotion, not to exceed one (1) year, may be extended up to five (5) year's 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. 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. First time supervisors will be required to serve a 1 year probationary period. After employment, this position may be subject to periodic physical examinations, as prescribed by competent medical authority and at BPA expense, if exposed to health hazards. This position is subject to FERC SOC non-discrimination rules and restrictions prohibiting disclosure of certain information to Transmission Function employees. The incumbent is required to have a working knowledge of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Standards of Conduct (SOC) to ensure fair competition in the open access transmission market though compliance with its basic principles. The incumbent is required to complete BPA's mandatory SOC training.

This vacancy has a positive education requirement. In order to be rated as qualified, you must provide copies of your college transcripts. 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 copies of your college transcripts may result in a rating of "Ineligible".