Summary This position is in Long Term Sales and Purchases (PTL), Bulk Marketing (PT), Power Services (P), Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). The purpose of the position is to perform the duties of a Customer Account Executive to manage an aspect of BPA's long-term acquisition and long-term surplus sales program. Responsibilities As a Public Utilities Specialist (Customer Account Executive), you will: Lead the Power Services team responsible for documenting, negotiating, writing, publishing and, executing all BPA issued Request For Offers (RFOs). Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the wholesale west coast Energy Markets. Manage the support of all Southwest Energy products and exchanges that interface with the Northwest markets. Negotiate contracts with customers for the purchase of Bonneville products and services. Lead the Power Services team responsible for all commercial and contractual issues related to the Direct Service Industry (DSIs). Evaluate market opportunities, develop products and contracts, and make products available to targeted customers. Perform customer service and outreach to key California consumer groups, Community Choice Aggregators or CCAs to support long-term sales demand. Coordinate implementation of internal business processes, and analytical tasks required to implement aspects of BPA's long-term purchases for BPA's resource adequacy program. Requirements Conditions of Employment When you apply you will be asked a series of questions to determine your eligibility for employment and your qualification for this position specifically. You must answer all of these questions completely and truthfully. Key Requirements: You must be a United States Citizen. This employer participates in the e-Verify program. Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements. This position does not support remote work. You will be required to report physically to the official reporting worksite as specified by the supervisor, but no less than 3 days per pay period. Selectee will be required to complete the Office of Government Ethics Standard of Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OFGE450e) within 30 days of employment and annually. This position is subject to FERC SOC non-discrimination rules and restrictions prohibiting disclosure of certain information to Power Merchant Function employees. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Standards of Conduct (SOC): The incumbent is required to have a working knowledge of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Standards of Conduct (SOC) to ensure fair competition in the open access transmission market through compliance with its basic principles. The FERC SOC basic principles require BPA's Transmission Function employees and its affiliated Power Merchant Function employees to function independently and abide by non-discriminatory information access and prohibited disclosure regulations for transmission-related information that is not equally available to all customers. In addition, the incumbent is required to complete BPA's mandatory SOC training. Qualifications SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS A qualified candidate's resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-13) in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as: Experience 1) creating power or transmission product designs and product offerings; 2) creating and supporting defensible policies and reaching viable solutions to problems experienced by electric-power utilities, including conducting customer-specific utility operational financial analysis, developing strategies and financial incentives to achieve desired results; 3) conducting or contributing toward analytical studies and cost-benefit analyses to support decision making, priorities, and accomplish long-range goals; AND 4) providing direction, advice, analytical and technical documentation, and guidance to program/project staff and management on all aspects of programs and projects managed. Leadership Oral Communication Planning and Evaluating Technical Competence "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 Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration. CTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Education There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position. Additional Information The U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, please visit the links at the bottom of this page or visit the FedsHireVets website. More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement. Some positions may require completion of a probationary period of up to 1 (one) year. Many positions require successful completion of a background investigation. All males born after December 31st 1959 must abide by laws regarding Selective Service registration. To learn more about this law, visit the Selective Service web page, Who Must Register. If you are not registered and don't have an approved exemption, you will not be eligible for employment with the Federal government. EEO Policy: USAJOBS Help Center | Equal employment opportunity policy Reasonable Accommodation Policy: USAJOBS Help Center | Reasonable accommodation policy Veterans Information: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/disabled/ Telework: www.telework.gov Selective Service Registration: http://www.sss.gov/ BPA strives to ensure a safe, positive, inclusive work environment, supported by Leadership Behaviors. For more information on Leadership Behaviors visit: www.bpa.gov/goto/LeadershipBehaviors We also understand the importance of work/life balance and offer a variety of programs and policies designed to create more flexible, responsive work environments supportive of commitments to community, home and family members. BPA also supports employees' overall wellness through its Be Well program, which helps employees adopt healthier lifestyles and feel better about their work/life balance. The program supports five key areas of life: career, community, financial, physical and social.