Director, Division of Electric Power Regulation - East
What you'd do
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is ranked within the top 5 mid-size agencies as a "Best Place to Work" in the Federal government! This Director, Division of Electric Power Regulation - East position is located in the Office of Energy Market Regulation. For more information visit: Office of Energy Market Regulation (OEMR) | Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Major duties
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is looking for an experienced senior level executive to serve as the Director, Division of Electric Power Regulation - East. Under overall guidance of the OEMR Deputy Director, the Director will provide vision and leadership in the regulation of energy markets and transmission service in the East region. The Director will lead a highly skilled, professional staff in analyzing filings regarding energy market design, the rates, terms, and conditions of FERC-jurisdictional services, and transmission planning and cost allocation in the East region. The Director will provide expert advice to the OEMR Director and the Commission on the full scope of matters relevant to the Division's responsibilities and serve as a key liaison with East region stakeholders. Additional responsibilities: Serves as the Director of the Division of Electric Power Regulation - East with the primary responsibility for the supervision and management of the Division. Reviews and evaluates electric rate applications in the East region to determine if proposed rates, terms, and conditions of FERC-jurisdictional services and market rules for organized wholesale electricity markets comply with statutory requirements and Commission policy. Reviews and evaluates the evidentiary record of formal proceedings and Initial Decisions to provide technical advice to the Commission and to help formulate staff recommendations. Participates in settlement conferences, technical conferences, informal hearings or meetings with other government and industry officials as the key representative on matters relevant to the Division's responsibilities.
What you need to qualify
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Failure to submit all required documentation by the closing date of this vacancy announcement, including adhering to the maximum two-page resume requirement, will result in removal from consideration. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs). TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. TQ 1: Demonstrated experience in using economic and technical knowledge of FERC-jurisdictional markets and services and of FERC statutes, rules, and precedent to develop policy positions. TQ 2: Demonstrated experience in preparing or analyzing applications by RTOs/ISOs or other electric utilities proposing market rules, rates, or terms and conditions of FERC-jurisdictional services. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position. There are five ECQs: ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people. ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency -This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable. ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.
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