Information Technology Specialist (APPSW/SYSADMIN)

As an IT Specialist (APPSW/SYSADMIN), you will serve as both a project manager and key technical expert in order to provide and deliver software and systems planning, analysis, design, project management and maintenance support for Critical Control Center Systems software applications required to support the real time operation of an interconnected utility.

As a Information Technology Specialist (APPSW/SYSADMIN), you will Develop EMS-related solutions with internal customers, outside entities (other utilities & vendors), other IT staff, and managers from across the organization. Review and analyze functional requirements of power system operations for dispatch and operation of the power system. Provide recommendations on systems strategies designed to meet functional requirements. Implement, test, install, maintain, enhance and support system software and applications to include EMS patches, application simulation software, EMS database systems and special purpose application software in support of power operations systems. Implement, test, and provide quality assurance for SCADA configuration and modeling, and integration with external systems including historian, ICCP, and advanced applications systems. Provide EMS technical guidance or recommendations to management, customers, and other IT specialists. Serves as the project manager/lead for multiple, simultaneous IT projects throughout WAPA/assigned region.

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- High 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.