Summary This position is part of the WAPA-DSW-Desert Southwest. As a Public Utilities Specialist (Rates), you will be developing, implementing, and preparing power, transmission and ancillary service rates, rate adjustment proceedings, rate designs, project repayment studies, and related forecasts, allocations, strategies, and industry evaluations. Responsibilities As a Public Utilities Specialist (Rates), you will: Be responsible for the preparation of power repayment studies, annual rate calculations, marketing statistics, strategies, or other analysis for the Region. Analyze historical costs, revenues, load, capacity, industry trends, or other factors that may affect rates, repayment, or methodologies, bringing significant conclusions to the attention of management. Prepare and apply cost allocation procedures in the determination of cost between functions for both capital and annual costs. Develop appropriate methodologies for determining costs associated with the investment or operation and maintenance facilities for Federal and non-Federal entities. Organize, participate, and present in public forums or customer meetings relating to rates, rate methodologies, repayment, and statistics. 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. 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. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: For the GS-11, you must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the GS-09 grade level or equivalent pay band. This experience includes meeting two (2) of the following: Assist in collecting, compiling, processing, analyzing, and validating large sets of numerical data. Skilled in spreadsheets, slide presentation programs, and word processing software to prepare reports and financial analysis. Ability to explain basic concepts and principles clearly in a manner others can understand, handling routine issues effectively with peers, superiors, and external customer organizations, and writing technical documents, researching, and demonstrates positive written and verbal customers service experience. 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 higher level graduate education and together meet the qualifications for this position. For the GS-12, you must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent pay band. This experience includes meeting three (3) of the following: Knowledge in setting rates and/or charges, economics, statistics, accounting, or other financially focused field. Compiling, processing, analyzing, validating, and reporting on large sets of numerical data from integrated business software tools, such as enterprise information systems that store financial and operating data. Examples of enterprise information systems are MAXIMO, BIDDS, and FIMS. Skilled in spreadsheets, slide presentation programs, and word processing software to prepare reports and financial analysis. Ability to explain basic concepts and principles clearly in a manner others can understand, handling routine issues effectively with peers, superiors, and external customer organizations, and writing technical documents, researching, and demonstrates positive written and verbal customers service experience. "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. 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.