Transmission Asset Planning Manager

Western Area Power Administration • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

This position is part of the WAPA-DSW-Desert Southwest. As a Transmission Asset Planning Manager, you will direct planning, lifecycle management, providing technical expertise, and strategic development of regional transmission infrastructure.

Requirements

• 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.
• If selected, you may be required to complete a one-year supervisory probation period.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• You may be required to complete a financial disclosure (OGE-450).
• Security clearance and associated requirements - Moderate Risk.
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required.
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
• A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-13).
• Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting at least three (3) of the following:
• Maintain the capital investment plan, determine the business merits, business case analysis, provide recommendations to management, and/or monitor the implementation of power facilities, transformers/transmissions, and/or power construction projects.
• Manage and/or oversee the use of maintenance management systems such as MAXIMO, etc.
• Oversee performance of contracting officer representative duties for architectural, engineering, other technical services contracts in support of maintenance and/or construction projects.
• Establish annual and multi-year goals and assist in work plans for the work directed for the office.
• 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.
• 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.
• For this position, education cannot be substituted for experience.
• Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Nice To Haves

• Upon reporting, and annually thereafter, the selectee may be required to file one or more financial statements and/or a procurement integrity certification.
• The selectee for this position may be eligible to receive a 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.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a technical authority for high-voltage power facility maintenance and construction.
• Serve as a key policy advisor for the Regional Senior Executive Team for both long- and short-range strategic planning to support the overall agency mission.
• Manage the resources and staff allocated to the office by assigning and reviewing work, determining training needs, recommending or selecting employees and contractors, administering discipline, and evaluating staff performance.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
• Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed