Public Utilities Specialist (Contracts and Energy Services)

As a Public Utilities Specialist (Contracts and Energy Services) some of your duties will include but are not limited to:

• Prepares reviews analyzes and evaluates complex studies and technical reports involving marketing criteria integrated resource planning system planning operational studies and utility economic reports which may be used for the negotiation and administration of power sales transmission and facility contracts.
• Prepares contracts amendments letters of agreement related correspondence reports studies and contractual analyses for consideration and approval.
• Discusses issues with contractors or other agencies and entities and makes recommendations to Western management to settle disputes that arise over interpretation of contract terms and conditions including key issues and disputes that may result in court action.
• Reviews and makes recommendations for approval of customer IRPs and provides technical assistance to customers in the development of IRP.
• Provides advice and assistance to customers in accordance with the Energy Planning and Management Program.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Total salary varies depending on location of position.

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 Managements website located at: Experience: Applicants must possess one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. The experience need not have been in the federal government.

To qualify for the GS-9: Applicants must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the GS-7 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service. This experience must demonstrate 3 of the 4 bullets listed below:

• Preparing portions of agreements and related correspondence or reports using MS Word.
• Researching data to support contact preparation.
• Reviewing contracts or documents to ensure accuracy.
• Participating in meetings with customers providing customer service.

• Preparing complete agreements modifications and related reports.
• Analyzing data and regulations to support contract preparation.
• Reviewing contracts and agreements to ensure compliance and resolve errors.
• Leading customer meetings to resolve issues and guide them through the agreement process.

• Drafting negotiating and finalizing complex or non-standard agreements and reports.
• Integrating complex data from multiple sources to support contract strategies.
• Performing quality assurance reviews on complex contracts to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.
• Advising leadership and customers to resolve difficult issues and negotiate contract terms.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is sedentary.