This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/479201800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
Position is being advertised concurrently under BR-DO-2017-167, for current federal employees serving under a competitive service career or career-conditional appointment or reinstatement eligible. If you are interested in applying under both announcement numbers, you must submit application packages for each.
Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on his/her expertise as a Program Analyst. You can make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment.
Would you enjoy serving as a staff specialist for the power resources office and perform as a reliability compliance program specialist? Responsibilities include providing program management ensuring that Reclamation's generating and mechanical equipment comply with North Amerian Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) standards.
LOCATION: Hydropower Office, Power Resources Office, Denver, CO.
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09/11/2017 to 10/02/2017
$74,584 - $123,117 per year
GS 13
few vacancies in the following location:
Occasional travel - Quarterly travel maybe required or may be more frequent.
Yes—Relocation expenses are authorized (or not authorized for this position) with the exception of the Guaranteed Home Sale Provision. First-post-of-Duty relocation expenses are authorized for new appointments or reinstatement appointments.
PERMANENT
Full-time - FULL TIME
13
No
BR-DO-2017-166
479201800
-Serves as an expert advisor for NERC CIP compliance in the management and implementation of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC} Reliability Compliance Program; compiles and reports compliance with reliability standards during internal and Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) audits and regional and WECC self-certifications to include analyzing and preparing reliability compliance and mitigation plans.
-Provides recommendations and technical advice on the development, implementation, and modification of policies, guidelines, directives and standards, and technical documents related to reliability compliance policy; develops methods to objectively assess the condition of power facilities to meet NERC and WECC standards.
-Prepares policy documents, instruction to understanding, reports on progress and status of reliability compliance; prepares correspondence on all aspects of the reliability program to include data submission, status reporting, self-certification, registration mitigation plans, and violation reporting. Provides advice on compliance with WECC standards.
-Organizes working groups and chairs meetings; serves as advisor to regional power managers concerning reliability compliance, and liaison to hydro-industry utilities, area and power plant offices in developing methods to objectively assess the condition of power facilities to meet WECC standards.
You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
-The Bureau of Reclamation has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.
-Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. For more information visit: http://www.sss.gov.
-The salary indicated is the base salary which excludes locality. Salary will vary based on duty location.
-Equal Employment Opportunity: The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability and genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
For this announcement the referral process will be conducted in two phases. Phasingwill be used in conjunction with HireMe for greater Subject Matter Expert (SME) input in evaluating the quality of candidates after the initial online application and assessment has been reviewed. Applicants found to be well-qualified, having met the initial qualification requirements outlined in the announcement, will be sent a separate email and required to respond to additional questions in order for the SME's to further assess their KSA's after the initial online application. Failure to submit a response to the additional questions will result in the applicant not being considered for this position.
Category rating and selection procedures will be used for evaluating this position. If you meet the basic qualification requirements, your on-line responses to the vacancy assessment questionnaire will be used to determine the quality and extent of your experience, education, training, etc., for placement in one of the following categories: 1) Best Qualified, 2) Well Qualified and 3) Qualified. Qualified candidates will be assigned a numerical score on a scale of 70-100 and Veterans with preference will be placed at the top of their respective category. The assessment questionnaire will take you approximately 20 minutes to complete.
Applicants will be further evaluated on the following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) through your resume and responses to the online questions.
1. Knowledge and ability performing effective security control testing and/or vulnerability assessments; intrusion detection and/or intrusion prevention system (IDS/IPS) deployment strategies; vulnerability research methodologies and sources.
2. Expert knowledge of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), and Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) reliability compliance standards and requirements.
3. Ability to express ideas and concepts clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
4. Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships in leading and working with teams.
Applicants must make a fair and accurate assessment of their qualifications. If a determination is made that you have rated yourself higher than is apparent in your description of experience, competencies, skills, and/or education/training OR that your resume/application is incomplete, you may be rated ineligible or your score may be lowered.
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To be considered for this position, applicants are required to submit a resume (with dates of employment, i.e. years and months, schedule, i.e. hours worked, and grade if federal employment), an on-line assessment questionnaire, and the following supporting documents, as appropriate:
--DD-214, CERTIFICATE OF RELEASE FROM ACTIVE DUTY: If you are entitled to veterans' preference, you must provide a copy of your DD-214, and you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency.
--For 5-point veterans' preference, submit a copy of your DD-214 (Member 4 Copy), or an official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty, or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that proves your military service was performed under honorable conditions.
--For 10-point veterans' preference, please submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, DD-214, and the required documentation requested by this form.
--For information on veteran's eligibility visit: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-services/vet-guide/.
--CTAP/ICTAP provides placement assistance to permanent Federal employees who are surplus, displaced or involuntarily separated. Applicants claiming CTAP-ICTAP eligibility must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility and most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with their application. To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, applicants must be well-qualified, i.e. meet the minimum qualification requirements, including selective factors, education and experience requirements and score at least 90 on the assessment questionnaire as established, and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. For information on CTAP/ICTAP, visit: http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.asp.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Applications (resume and assessment questionnaire) for this vacancy MUST be received online BEFORE midnight Eastern Time (Washington D.C. time) on the closing date of this announcement. When you're ready to apply, click the blue APPLY ONLINE button at the bottom of the page. This vacancy is being announced through Bureau of Reclamation's Hiring System--HireMe. For more information about the HireMe system and the registration process, visit: http://www.usbr.gov/hr/hireme.html.
As part of the on-line application process, applicants may be required to submit supporting documents. Failure to submit the requested supporting documents may result in your not being considered for this position.
Options for submitting supporting documentation include Auto Requested Fax or uploading from your USAJOBS profile - instructions provided during the online application process. In addition, you may E-mail your supporting documentation to codo@usbr.gov, fax directly to the HR Office at 303-445-6349, mail to (DFC) 6th and Kipling Building 67, Rm 348, Denver, CO 80225, OR hand-deliver to HR Office: Denver Federal Center (DFC) 6th and Kipling, Bldg 67, Rm 348, Denver, CO 80225. Include your name and the vacancy number on the supporting document(s).
This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us at the phone number shown at the bottom of this page. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
After all application packages have been received, resumes and transcripts will be reviewed to ensure applicants meet the basic qualification requirements. Each applicant who meets the basic qualifications will be further evaluated on the information provided in the Assessment Questionnaire. Best-qualified applicants will be referred to the selecting official. After making a tentative job offer, a suitability and/or security background investigation will be conducted. A final job offer is typically made within 40 days after the deadline for applications. Applicants should monitor their status for positions with the Bureau of Reclamation, by regularly checking their public status notifications in their USAJOBS profile.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/479201800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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