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: Exercise lead responsibility for development and analysis of project repayment and associated complex power repayment study spreadsheets, as well as annual repayment studies for assigned power systems. Exercise lead role in planning and development of power, transmission and ancillary service rate methodologies, Federal Register notices, Western's Rate Orders, and public consultation presentations in compliance with published administrative procedures and Federal regulations. Negotiate, brief, and present rate strategies and repayment to all levels of management, as well as Western's customers, interested stakeholders, and FERC. Develop and analyze the rate impacts of complex alternative financing models and mechanisms and provide information to management which is used to formulate policy and budgetary decisions. 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 (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level of a GS-12 in the Federal service. This experience includes meeting two of the following: Preparing specialized studies used to analyze, determine, predict, and communicate rate and/or repayment impact and rate designs. Developing and presenting effective repayment and financial models both in oral and written formats to individuals and groups by using spreadsheets, slide presentation programs, and word processing software. Knowledge of economics, accounting, financial and budgetary concepts, and project management principles and practices. Serve as an expert on all technical aspects of rate development, rate design, and statistical reporting to conduct financial and economic analyses. "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 For this position, education cannot be substituted for experience. 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 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.