Supervisory Public Utilities Specialist
What you'd do
This position is located in the Metering Services (MSM) organization of Customer Support Services (MS), Business Management & Development (M), Chief Operating Officer (K), Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). The purpose of this position is to serve as the manager of the Metering Services group and a member of the Customer Support Services management team and is a key policy implementer and facilitator in the attainment of the team's long- and short-range goals and objectives.
Major duties
About the Position - Portland This position is located in Portland, OR which boasts huge spans of amazing trees, foliage, landscape, and everywhere you look you can appreciate beautiful greenery! It is known as the most bike-friendly city in America, has a train system that greets you at the airport spanning across the city, and is home to the Portland International Rose Garden, the oldest in the country! Portland is the one place where you will find lively festivals, energetic music, mouthwatering food, and for you basketball fans, the Portland Trail Blazers are a 7 minute walk from the HQs building! There is always something new to experience in this eco-friendly town! As a Supervisory Public Utilities Specialist, you will: Direct and oversee the collection, validation, estimation, editing and the dissemination of the revenue meter data to internal and external customers. Produce highly accurate, understandable, and timely revenue metering services to internal and external customers under applicable BPA's rate schedules, customer contracts, and other laws, regulations and policies. Perform required revenue meter data research and analysis for meter data adjustments, and billing dispute settlement resolution. Plan work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjust priorities, and prepare schedules for completion of work. Assign work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees. Make decisions on work problems presented by subordinates. These decisions are often precedent setting with significant policy, political and/or financial implications.
What you need to qualify
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-13, in the Federal service. Specialized Experience for this position is defined as: 1) Experience with metering operations or other complex analytical work; 2) Experience monitoring and evaluating efficiency and effectiveness of procedures and processes to find and implement improvements; and 3) Experience supervising a technical workforce, allocating resources, and partnering with other groups to achieve objectives. "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 Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration. CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
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