Public Utilities Specialist (Pre-Scheduling)

This position is part of the WAPA-SNR-Sierra Nevada Region. As a Public Utilities Specialist (Pre-Scheduling), you will be responsible for scheduling Federal power and load by monitoring transmission limits, procuring and using available transmission and ancillary services, and participating in the energy markets through execution of ISO- and NERC-compliant power transactions to meet regional load-serving requirements Major duties: As a Public Utilities Specialist (Pre-Scheduling), you will: Advises customers, counterparties and staff about the scheduling system, activities and directives. Manages WAPAs scheduling portfolios in CAISO. Responds to transmission curtailments by assessing system conditions to determine best course of action to address the impact of the curtailment. Ensures daily performance and compliance with CAISO validation processes. Creates ancillary services bid, award data, and revenue reports. Coordinates and implements customer power scheduling transactions. Participates in review of draft contract documentation and coordinate the addition, deletion, or change in status of customers for which SNR is scheduling. Advises about pre-scheduling, training, after the fact settlements, and upgrades and modifications of the scheduling system. Requirements: 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. If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications. 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. Security clearance and associated requirements- Non-Critical Sensitive (NCS/Moderate Risk). Shift work and emergency overtime may be required. Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays. Total salary varies depending on location of position.