General Counsel and Senior Vice President

The Department of Energy's (DOE) Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) is looking for an innovative, seasoned executive to serve as General Counsel/Senior Vice President to direct all WAPA's legal activities with a mission of delivering Federal hydropower and transmission over a 15-state, high-voltage transmission network to more than 680 utility customers - municipalities, public power cooperatives, state and federal agencies, among others -in turn providing power to 40 million Americans.

The General Counsel and Senior Vice President is responsible for providing executive leadership which encompasses the planning, development, and administration of Western Area Power Administration (WAPA)'s legal services. The incumbent will serve as General Counsel and Senior Vice President which as a key member of the DOE WAPA senior leadership team As the General Counsel and Senior Vice President, you will: Be responsible for legal counsel on WAPA's position regarding all wholesale electricity business, legislative, regulatory, DOE and WAPA policy and other changes which directly or indirectly impact WAPA's mission. Direct organizational activities, frame strategic plans based on broad organizational assessments and evaluate long-term organizational objectives. Oversee and direct the internal organization, staffing, policies, and personnel authorities required to carry out the responsibilities of the organization, including the recruitment of senior managers and technical experts necessary to ensure the success of the program. Supervise the work of and assignments made by Assistant General Counsels to staff attorneys; provides policy, technical, and administrative guidance, coordinate projects, and direct all legal activities from research through litigation, which may include personal involvement in the most comprehensive or precedent setting projects or actions. Exercise review and supervisory authority for all legal work at WAPA including that pertaining to power marketing and transmission management; sales and operations; construction, supply and services contracts and claims; property management including acquisition or disposal of real and personal property; personnel law, labor relations and related administrative matters; and ethical restrictions that apply to Federal employees. Maintain continual relationships with top level management officials and key representatives of other Federal agencies, local public bodies, private and publicly owned utilities, and various interest groups on all legal matters affecting WAPA.

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Subject to a 1-year SES probationary period (unless already completed). Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. May be subject to pre-employment and random drug tests. File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278 within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on. You may be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read and retain these documents: Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights, for those who undergo an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check for personnel vetting, which includes Rap Back, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation), and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov), (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information) BAR MEMBERSHIP: You must be a current active member in good standing of the Bar of a State or Territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.