Summary This position is part of the WAPA-DSW-Desert Southwest. As an Energy Management and Marketing Specialist, you will be responsible for the on-shift management of loads and resources and marketing of resources assigned to the office. The incumbent is responsible for power scheduling, energy accounting, reporting and statistical information requests. This is not a remote position. The selectee will be required to be physically present at the Phoenix, AZ duty location. Learn more about this agency Help Overview * Accepting applications * Open & closing dates 09/04/2024 to 09/13/2024 * Salary $100,523 - $147,045 per year * Pay scale & grade AD 3 - 4 * Help Location 1 vacancy in the following location: * Phoenix, AZ * Remote job No * Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. * Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. * Relocation expenses reimbursed No * Appointment type Permanent * Work schedule Full-time * Service Competitive * Promotion potential 4 * Job family (Series) * 0301 Miscellaneous Administration And Program * Supervisory status No * Security clearance Not Required * Drug test No * Position sensitivity and risk Moderate Risk (MR) * Trust determination process * Credentialing * Suitability/Fitness * Financial disclosure No * Bargaining unit status Yes * Announcement number 24-WG-00418-12533651 * Control number 807886900 Help This job is open to * Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee. * Family of overseas employees Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was, working overseas. * Federal employees - Competitive service Current or former competitive service federal employees. * Individuals with disabilities * Land & base management Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency. * Military spouses * Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista * Special authorities Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations. * Veterans Clarification from the agency Current Federal employees with competitive status or other eligibility; Former Federal employees with reinstatement eligibility; CTAP/ICTAP eligibles; Veterans with VOW, VEOA, or 30% disability; Military Spouses; Individuals with Disabilities Schedule A; Peace Corps, Vista (AmeriCorps) eligibles; Those eligible under an OPM interchange agreement or other special appointing authority. Help Duties The Energy Management and Marketing Specialist (EMMS) performs the following duties at the full performance level: * Provide energy management and marketing services for energy resources assigned to the EMMO that may include customer account portfolios. * Analyze all available data to include the EMMS log and verbal information from the departing EMMS to ascertain present resource/load situation. * Develops plans of resource utilization for the shift, and each hour therein, based on generation schedules, hydro release criteria, forecasted firm loads, purchase power resources, and surplus sales for the day. * Balance loads and/or demand to resources each hour utilizing generation, sales, purchases, and transmission assets in the most economical and efficient manner. * Negotiates the sales and purchases of electrical energy through the open market utilizing modern energy trading methods, tools, and techniques in the most economical manner. * Reserves appropriate transmission service through required OASIS tools. Ensures that all transmission service purchases/reservations are adequately documented. * Maintains awareness of outages or curtailments that may affect the resource availability. Maintains awareness of primary and alternate transmission paths used to serve load for which EMMO has scheduling responsibility. Reroutes energy to alternate paths when transmission curtailments occur. * Coordinate interchange schedules and generation utilization plans with Reliability Dispatchers representing Federal Balancing Authorities (BAs)/Federal Sub-Balancing Authorities (SSAs) and/or independent system operators. * Monitors Federal project and/or customer account operating reserve status and takes appropriate action to ensure the EMMO meets its own obligations as well as contractual obligations for reserve activation (e.g. to ensure BA has required operating reserves to serve load requirements). If contractually obligated or otherwise mutually agreed to between respective EMMO and BA, makes purchases or sales at the request of reliability dispatchers to ensure the reliability of the BA or SBA, in the most economical manner possible. * Prepares, checks, submits, and approves energy tag requests per Western's and applicable regional entity/market business practices (e.g. NERC, WECC, SPP). Ensures that tags are implemented and posted to the applicable energy management system. Makes necessary adjustments/corrections to denied tags and re-submits them. * Accounts for actual energy transactions on the interconnected system utilizing energy management system (EMS), computerized spreadsheets, and internet software, utilizing applicable marketing policies and procedures which pertain to sales/purchases of electrical energy. * Maintains a log of events and other records required and prepares necessary summary reports at the end of the shift. Performs validation of power transactions by coordinating with the involved utilities. Ensures necessary corrections are coordinated with all affected entities to reach agreement on the final accounting. Provides accurate and timely scheduling and/or accounting data to back office; corrects errors as discovered. Help Requirements Conditions of Employment * 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 period. 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 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: For the AD-3 Level:To qualify for the AD-3 level applicants must have one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the next lower grade level (AD-2 or GS-7/9) in the federal service. Specialized experience at the AD-3 level for this position is defined as experience with the following: * Knowledge of NERC and the Western Electric Reliability Council interchange scheduling policies and procedures including e-tagging. * Energy accounting procedures related to energy scheduling. * Real time power marketing practices. * Rotating shiftwork and power marketing or electrical power transmission knowledge. For the AD-4 Level: To qualify for the AD-4 level applicants must have one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the next lower grade level (AD-3 or GS-11) in the federal service. Specialized experience at the AD-4 level for this position is defined experience with the following: * Coordinating with both internal and external customers, analyzing data, and providing innovative solutions to complex and/or sensitive issues that occur in a dynamic real-time energy trading environment. * Proficient with OASIS system for understanding transmission outages and the purchase of point-to-point or network transmission products. * Understanding of the interactions of emerging energy markets and the effects on bilateral markets, and scheduling. * Applying e-tagging standards for energy delivery. For the AD-4 Level: To qualify for the AD-4 level applicants must have one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the next lower grade level (AD-3 or GS-11) in the federal service. Specialized experience at the AD-4 level for this position is defined experience with the following: * Experience coordinating with both internal and external customers, analyzing data, and providing innovative solutions to complex and/or sensitive issues that occur in a dynamic real-time energy trading environment. * Proficient with OASIS system for understanding transmission outages and the purchase of point-to-point or network transmission products. * Understanding of the interactions of emerging energy markets and the effects on bilateral markets, and scheduling. * Experience applying e-tagging standards for energy delivery. "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 career or career-conditional GS employees of the Federal government, or former career or career-conditional GS employees, who have a break in service of less than one year, are required to meet the time-in-grade restriction of one year of Federal experience at the next lower grade, with few exceptions outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b). Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to current career or career-conditional federal employees applying for a Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. Education There is no education requirement for this position. Additional information 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 * If selection is made at a lower grade, promotion up to the full performance level may be made without further competition. However, promotion(s) will depend on the performance of the incumbent and are not guaranteed. * The selectee for this position may be eligible to receive a recruitment or relocation incentive. You will need to sign an employment agreement to be eligible for this incentive. * Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized. Read more * Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Once the announcement closes, we will conduct a review of your application package to verify your eligibility and qualifications. If you are found qualified, your application will move forward to additional phases of the review process. Merit Promotion & VEOA Procedures: If you are minimally qualified for this job, your responses to the self-assessment questions (True/False, Yes/ No, Multiple Choice questions) will be evaluated to determine if you are a best qualified candidate. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. Due weight will also be given to federal employees, when applicable, for performance appraisals and awards in accordance with 5 CFR § 335.103(b)(3). Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements and current employees must have at least a fully successful or equivalent performance rating to receive consideration. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): * Attention to Detail * Decisiveness * Electric Utility Fundamentals * Technical Competence Non-competitive Procedures: If you are applying under a non-competitive or special hiring authority, you will still be required to answer the assessment questions. However, you will not be evaluated against the rating and ranking criteria. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you are minimally qualified for this job. Veterans' Preference will be applied when required by the hiring authority (e.g., VRA, Schedule A). All qualified Non-competitive applicants and the best qualified Merit Promotion and VEOA applicants will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. Career Transition Assistance Programs: To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet the eligibility criteria; and 2) be rated "well-qualified", which is defined as having a score of 85 or better. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date ( 09/13/2024) of this announcement. To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12533651. * Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. * Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies. To apply for this position, you MUST provide a complete application package which includes: * Your RESUMEshowing all relevant work experience (paid and unpaid) including: duties performed; full name and address of the each employer; start and end dates (month/day/year); work schedule (part-time, full-time, number of hours if intermittent); salary; and any completed education and training (program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date). * Transcripts, if specific educational requirements are indicated in this job announcement. Unofficial transcripts or any report listing institution, course title, credits earned (semester or quarter hour) and final grade is acceptable. It is your responsibility to provide adequate proof that you meet the educational requirements. Submit one or more of the following to support your eligibility(s) to apply to this job announcement: * SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action" (current/former federal employees): Most recent Promotion, Within Rate Increase (WRI/WGI), or Appointment/Conversion SF-50 or Notification of Personnel Action showing you are/were in the competitive service and the highest grade or promotion potential held. Do not submit an award SF50. * Veterans: DD-214 Member Copy 4 showing type of discharge/character of service; current active duty members- certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions dated within 120 days; SF-15 Form and related documentation; VA letter. For more information visit the USAJOBS Help Center & OPM CHCOC website for VOW information. * Individuals with Disabilities: Schedule A letter from a physician, local, state or federal rehabilitation office citing your eligibility under 5 CFR 213.3102 (u). For more information visit the USAJOBS Help Center. * Certain Military Spouses: Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders authorizing you to accompany the Military member to the new duty permanent station; OR verification of the member's 100% disability (VA Letter); and/or verification of the member's death while on active duty (DD-1300 and Death Certificate) AND verification of the marriage to the service member (i.e., a marriage license or other legal documentation verifying marriage). For more information visit the USAJOBS Help Center. * Other non-competitive or special appointing authorities: provide documentation which supports your eligibility. * Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program documentation, if applicable(e.g., Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.) For more information see the OPM Guide to Career Transition. Failure to submit any of the above mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted. 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. 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. * How to Apply Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the announcement closing date to receive consideration. The application process is as follows: * You must have a login.gov account to sign into USAJOBS: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/account/. * To begin the application process in USAJOBS, click the Apply Online button. * Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all required and supporting documentation. * You must click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 pm (ET) on the announcement closing date. You may update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period by returning to your USAJOBS account, select Update Application: https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed. To verify the status of your application, during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account; applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each application status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. If you need help with login.gov or USAJOBS (e.g., account access, Resume Builder) visit the USAJOBS Help Center: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/ If you experience difficulty applying on USAJOBS, after clicking the Apply Online button, or you are experiencing a significant hardship hindering your ability to apply online, the Agency Contact listed in the announcement can assist you during normal business hours. If you receive any system error messages, take screenshots if possible, to aid technical support. Agency contact information PMA Careers Email PMACareers@wapa.gov Address WAPA-DSW-Desert Southwest 12155 W. Alameda Pkwy Lakewood, CO 80228 US Learn more about this agency Next steps Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. The status of your application will be updated in USAJOBS as it is evaluated. You can check the status by logging into USAJOBS. You may also sign up to receive automatic emails anytime the status of your application changes by logging into your USAJobs Account and editing the Notification Settings. You will be contacted directly if an interview is required. * Fair and Transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. * Criminal history inquiries * Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy * Financial suitability * New employee probationary period * Privacy Act * Reasonable accommodation policy * Selective Service * Signature and false statements * Social security number request Help Required Documents To apply for this position, you MUST provide a complete application package which includes: * Your RESUMEshowing all relevant work experience (paid and unpaid) including: duties performed; full name and address of the each employer; start and end dates (month/day/year); work schedule (part-time, full-time, number of hours if intermittent); salary; and any completed education and training (program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date). * Transcripts, if specific educational requirements are indicated in this job announcement. Unofficial transcripts or any report listing institution, course title, credits earned (semester or quarter hour) and final grade is acceptable. It is your responsibility to provide adequate proof that you meet the educational requirements. Submit one or more of the following to support your eligibility(s) to apply to this job announcement: * SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action" (current/former federal employees): Most recent Promotion, Within Rate Increase (WRI/WGI), or Appointment/Conversion SF-50 or Notification of Personnel Action showing you are/were in the competitive service and the highest grade or promotion potential held. Do not submit an award SF50. * Veterans: DD-214 Member Copy 4 showing type of discharge/character of service; current active duty members- certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions dated within 120 days; SF-15 Form and related documentation; VA letter. For more information visit the USAJOBS Help Center & OPM CHCOC website for VOW information. * Individuals with Disabilities: Schedule A letter from a physician, local, state or federal rehabilitation office citing your eligibility under 5 CFR 213.3102 (u). For more information visit the USAJOBS Help Center. * Certain Military Spouses: Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders authorizing you to accompany the Military member to the new duty permanent station; OR verification of the member's 100% disability (VA Letter); and/or verification of the member's death while on active duty (DD-1300 and Death Certificate) AND verification of the marriage to the service member (i.e., a marriage license or other legal documentation verifying marriage). For more information visit the USAJOBS Help Center. * Other non-competitive or special appointing authorities: provide documentation which supports your eligibility. * Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program documentation, if applicable(e.g., Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.) For more information see the OPM Guide to Career Transition. Failure to submit any of the above mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted. 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. 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. Help How to Apply Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the announcement closing date to receive consideration. The application process is as follows: * You must have a login.gov account to sign into USAJOBS: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/account/. * To begin the application process in USAJOBS, click the Apply Online button. * Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all required and supporting documentation. * You must click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 pm (ET) on the announcement closing date. You may update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period by returning to your USAJOBS account, select Update Application: https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed. To verify the status of your application, during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account; applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each application status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. If you need help with login.gov or USAJOBS (e.g., account access, Resume Builder) visit the USAJOBS Help Center: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/ If you experience difficulty applying on USAJOBS, after clicking the Apply Online button, or you are experiencing a significant hardship hindering your ability to apply online, the Agency Contact listed in the announcement can assist you during normal business hours. If you receive any system error messages, take screenshots if possible, to aid technical support. Read more Agency contact information PMA Careers Email PMACareers@wapa.gov Address WAPA-DSW-Desert Southwest 12155 W. Alameda Pkwy Lakewood, CO 80228 US Learn more about this agency Next steps Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. The status of your application will be updated in USAJOBS as it is evaluated. You can check the status by logging into USAJOBS. You may also sign up to receive automatic emails anytime the status of your application changes by logging into your USAJobs Account and editing the Notification Settings. You will be contacted directly if an interview is required. Read more Fair & Transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. * Criminal history inquiries * Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy * Financial suitability * New employee probationary period * Privacy Act * Reasonable accommodation policy * Selective Service * Signature and false statements * Social security number request Print Share * Email * Facebook * LinkedIn * Twitter Help Overview * Accepting applications * Open & closing dates 09/04/2024 to 09/13/2024 * Salary $100,523 - $147,045 per year * Pay scale & grade AD 3 - 4 * Location 1 vacancy in the following location: * Phoenix, AZ * Remote job No * Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. * Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. * Relocation expenses reimbursed No * Appointment type Permanent * Work schedule Full-time * Service Competitive * Promotion potential 4 * Job family (Series) * 0301 Miscellaneous Administration And Program * Supervisory status No * Security clearance Not Required * Drug test No * Position sensitivity and risk Moderate Risk (MR) * Trust determination process * Credentialing * Suitability/Fitness * Financial disclosure No * Bargaining unit status Yes * Announcement number 24-WG-00418-12533651 * Control number 807886900 This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/807886900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.