Power System Dispatcher (Technical Writer)

Summary

This position is part of the WAPA-DSW-Desert Southwest. As a Power System Dispatcher (Technical Writer), you will review and update system drawings, diagrams, operating guides, and other operating instructional and statistical documents related to the activities of power system operations. **THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION. YOU WILL HAVE TO PHYSICALLY REPORT TO ONE OF THE DUTY LOCATIONS LISTED IN THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT.**

Duties

• As Power System Dispatcher (Technical Writer), some of your duties will include, but are not limited to: Analyzes, defines, and coordinates implementation of new or upgraded facility additions to ensure they are properly integrated within the WAPA system. Reviews and coordinates modifications, as necessary, to contracts, written agreements, operating plans, operating procedures, and other documents impacting the operation of WAPA's resources and transmission facilities. Serves as subject matter expert or compliance liaison for the power system operations department. Maintains strict compliance with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Orders; NERC standards; and DOE/WAPA policies, procedures, and guidelines. As needed, serves as a liaison between WAPA and external entities. Maintains associated documentation for demonstrating power system operations compliance required by NERC standards. Serves as a subject matter expert on industry teams within NERC, regional entity, WAPA and other organizations. Serves on incident review team for the investigation of miscues, switching errors, and/or operating incidents. Coordinates the resolution of operational issues within WAPA and between WAPA and other entities. Formulates, reviews, and distributes power system operating policies, procedures, and guidelines. :

Qualifications

Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at: https://www.opm.gov/policy. To qualify for the AD-5/GS-13: Applicants must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the AD-04/GS-12 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service which demonstrates experience in at least 3 of the 4 listed below: Developing and maintaining technical processes and procedures. Providing technical guidance and support to real-time system operations. Assisting in the study and evaluation of proposed operation of power plants and other studies and calculations related to safe, efficient operation of the power system. Reviewing and updating system drawings, diagrams, operating guides, and other operating instructional and statistical documents related to the activities of power system operations. 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.

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. Position is subject to random drug testing. You must pass pre-employment physical and drug testing. Security clearance and associated requirements. 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. This position is designated as Emergency Essential and the incumbent will be considered as mission essential personnel. NERC certification must be obtained within eleven (11) months of start date.

Education

For this position, education cannot be substituted for experience.

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.