Summary This position is part of the WAPA-SNR-Sierra Nevada Region. As a Public Utilities Specialist (Contracts and Energy Services), you will develop, negotiate, and administer contracts to provide premier power and transmission services; develop and implement marketing programs for the sale or purchase of power related products and services; implement administrative principles and procedures; provide field assistance to inform customers regarding marketing and Energy Services programs. Responsibilities As a Public Utilities Specialist (Contracts and Energy Services) at the full performance level, you will: Develop and prepare contracts, amendments, letters of agreement, related correspondence, reports, studies, and contractual analyses for consideration and approval. Maintain positive customer relationships through personal visits, telephone conversations, and correspondence. Act as a WAPA representative visiting with customers on a regular basis. Gather information regarding customer difficulties and concerns with agency policies and respond to them in order to maintain customer support for the agency's power marketing program. Manage the Regional Integrated Resource Planning (IRP) program. Evaluate and review simple and complex IRPs for acceptance and ensure they comply with applicable regulations. Perform contract administration activities to ensure compliance with contract terms, conditions and WAPA policies. Identify and prepare required changes or modifications as a result of changing conditions. Interpret contract terms for regional personnel to ensure contract compliance and obligations are understood. Develop, negotiate, and review complex contracts for electric service. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 period. Incumbent must posses a valid state driver's license; have the ability to operate a Government vehicle; and to obtain and maintain Defensive Driver's certification. This position is in Bargaining Unit 1154. Qualifications SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service. For the GS-09: Must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level [GS-07] in the Federal service. This experience includes all of the following: Writing grammatically correct documents, including letters, research papers and/or contracts. Providing positive written, verbal and in-person customer service experience. Performing various research. OR Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. OR Combination: A combination of specialized experience and graduate education that together meet the requirements of this position. For the GS-11: Must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level [GS-09] in the Federal service. This experience includes all of the following: Development and administration of contracts or agreements that involve the ability to write binding technical documents between parties. Multi-tasking on several types of contractual projects that involve researching, analyzing, and writing technical documents, and demonstrates positive written, verbal and in-person customer service experience. Working with the public and developing working relationships with internal and external customers. OR Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. OR Combination: A combination of specialized experience and graduate education beyond the first two years of graduate study that together meet the requirements of this position. For the GS-12: Must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level [GS-11] in the Federal service. This experience includes al of the following: Development, negotiation and administration of contracts or agreements that involve the ability to write binding technical documents between parties preferably in the electric power industry. Multi-tasking on several types of contractual projects with various deadlines that involve researching, analyzing, and writing technical documents, and demonstrates positive written and verbal customer service experience. Researching a variety of legal and contractual subjects preferably related to the utility industry. Working with the public, developing working relationships, and negotiating with internal and external customers. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Time-in-Grade: Current career or career-conditional GS employees of the Federal government, or former career or career-conditional GS employees, who have a break in service of less than one year, are required to meet the time-in-grade restriction of one year of Federal experience at the next lower grade, with few exceptions outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b). Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to current career or career-conditional federal employees applying for a Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. Education If qualifying based on education: Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Department of Education Accreditation Search to verify school accreditation. Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website. DO NOT email or mail in any of your application documents. Documents will not be accepted outside of the online application system. Failure to provide copies of your college transcripts may result in a rating of "Ineligible". Additional Information The U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across DOE. For general information on government-wide Telework polices visit: www.telework.gov If selection is made at a lower grade, promotion up to the full performance level may be made without further competition. However, promotion(s) will depend on the performance of the incumbent and are not guaranteed. The selectee for this position may be eligible to receive a recruitment or relocation incentive. You will need to sign an employment agreement to be eligible for this incentive. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized. This position may be eligible for creditable service towards annual leave. Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. DOE may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This position is also being announced under vacancy 25-WN-00386-12606088-DE, open to the public. To be considered for both, you must apply to each vacancy.