Public Utilities Specialist

As a Public Utilities Specialist, you will serve in the Southwestern Power Administration (SWPA), Office of Corporations Operations, Division of Power Marketing and Transmission Policy developing SWPA's marketing policy and Transmission Strategy, and developing, negotiating, and administering power marketing contracts, and implementing power marketing policy through those contracts. ***This is NOT a remote position. You will have to physically report to Tulsa, OK.***

As a Public Utilities Specialist, you are responsible for the development of SWPA's marketing policy and Transmission Strategy, and the development, negotiation, and administration of individual SWPA power marketing contracts, and the implementation of SWPA's power marketing policy through those contracts. SWPA supports the critical mission of marketing and reliably delivering Federal hydroelectric power and energy, with preference to public bodies and cooperatives, in six states including Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas. The Office of Corporate Operations assures the Power Marketing and Transmission Policy activities are accomplished by negotiating, developing, and administering power marketing contracts, and amendments thereof, for sale, exchange, transmission or purchase of power and energy, and for electrical system integration. Other duties of this position include: Contract development; Customer relations; Policy development and implementation; and Project and study analysis and research.

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. You may be required to complete a financial disclosure (OGE-450). Security clearance and associated requirements - Moderate.