Job Listing: Power System Dispatcher

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 1 vacancy - Folsom, CA
Western Area Power Administration
offers career opportunities in the fast-paced,
dynamic electric utility industry. We market
federally produced hydropower from 55
powerplants across the central and western
United States and operate and maintain over
17,000 miles of high-voltage transmission lines.
Western is one of four power marketing
administrations within the
href=http://www.energy.gov>Department of
Energy.
This position is advertised under WAPA-08-MP-
210 and WAPA-08-DE-210. If you are a current
federal employee, or are eligible for reinstatement,
or are eligible under a special appointing authority,
you may apply under either announcement or both.
If you do not meet these conditions, you
must apply under WAPA-08-DE-210.
See
>Frequently Asked Questions for more
information.

Where would I be working?
Western Area Power Administration
Sierra Nevada Region
Power System Operations
System Operations and Control
Folsom, CA

Find out more about living conditions at this

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>duty station.

Relocation expenses may be paid, at the
discretion of the agency, according to Federal Travel
Regulation policy and/or budget.

Major Duties

At the full performance level, this position has knowledge of all
aspects of power system operation. This position monitors
generation, net interchange between the Western Area Power
Administration's Sierra Nevada Region (WASN) sub-balancing authority
(SBA) and the interconnection and insures availability of adequate
SBA reserves; develops a shift plan based on a schedule of
anticipated firm loads, generating resources, Sierra Nevada Region
(SNR) base resource energy marketing schedules, and third-party
energy schedules serving load within the SBA; operates automatic
generation control (AGC) equipment and monitors SBA interconnections
for the Region; reacts appropriately to compensate for the loss of
SBA resources, ensuring compliance with North American Electric
Reliability Corporation (NERC) disturbance control criteria and that
SGA reserve obligations are restored per NERC and applicable regional
council standards.

How to Apply

You must submit your application on-line
BEFORE midnight Eastern Time on the closing date
of this announcement. All supplemental
documentation must be received by fax or mail by
the closing date of the announcement.
Please note that WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION
IS NOT ACCEPTING DOCUMENTS THROUGH THE ON-LINE
ATTACHMENT PROCESS, such as DD-214s or SF-50's,
at this time. You must fax or mail any supplemental
documentation requested in the "Required Documents"
section to the HR Point of Contact. Failure to
submit the required documentation within the
specified timeframe will result in loss of consideration.
Western Area Power Administration uses a
4-step application process:
1. REGISTER (ON-LINE)
You must create a user account at
https://my.usajobs.opm.gov/login.asp?
redirect=https://my.usajobs.opm.gov/index.asp?
WT.svl=mybutton" >USAJOBS
in order to apply. When you select the
"Apply On-line" button at the bottom of
this page, you will be taken directly to
this registration section. If you have
already registered, simply log in with your
user name and password.
2. RESUME (ON-LINE)
You must enter your resume on-line, or you
will not be considered. Create your resume,
using the USAJOBS Resume Builder, which allows
you to create a uniform resume that provides all
of the information required by government agencies.
Your registration information and resume will
automatically be transferred to the system used by
DOE.
3. RESPOND TO QUESTIONS (ON-LINE)
The first time you apply, you will be asked
several general questions before proceeding
to the assessment questions for the vacancy
you have selected. If you have applied before,
you will be given the option either to update
the general information or to proceed directly
to the assessment questions. Respond on-line
to the application questions. Check the box
indicating you would like a copy of your
application emailed to you and click "Finished."
If you have successfully submitted your on-line
application, you will see a screen telling you
that your application has been sent. If you do
not see these words, you have not successfully
completed your application.
If you wish to edit your application, you may
return to USAJOBS and re-apply; previous
responses will be saved and can be updated. Be
sure to click "Finished" and look for the screen
indicating your application was sent.
You may edit your information until midnight
EST of the announcement close date.
4. FAX/MAIL SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTATION
You must fax or mail any supplemental documentation
requested in the following "Required Documents"
section to the Contact listed below. Supplemental
materials must be received no later than the closing
date of the announcement. Failure to submit the required
documentation within the specified timeframe will result
in loss of consideration. Make sure you include the
announcement number for this vacant position on the
material you provide.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Kathleen Nafts, HR Specialist
Western Area Power Administration
PO Box 35800
2900 Fourth Avenue North
Billings, MT 59107-5800
Telephone Number: (406) 247-7421
E-mail Address: naftsk@wapa.gov
Fax Number: (406) 247-7434
Additional Information
href="http://www.wapa.gov/jobs/onlineappprocess.h
tm">Help with the on-line application process
is available.
If you are unable to apply on-line, you may
request alternate application procedures. To do
so, you must contact the employing office at the
address shown above at least two working days
prior to the closing date.
Western provides reasonable accommodation to
applicants with disabilities. If you need a
reasonable accommodation for any part of the
application and hiring process, please notify
the contact shown above. You may also contact
us via text telephone (TTY) at 1-877-269-9877.
The decision to grant reasonable accommodation
is on a case-by-case basis.
For more information, see
http://www.wapa.gov/jobs/FAQs.htm">Frequently
Asked Questions.


Required Documents:
It is the applicant's responsibility to submit
documentation/proof of claimed qualifications,
education (transcripts), veterans' preference
(DD-214, SF-15, VA Letter), status (SF-50),
and/or verification of eligibility for non-
competitive appointment.
Please note that WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION
IS NOT ACCEPTING DOCUMENTS THROUGH THE ON-LINE
ATTACHMENT PROCESS, such as DD-214s or SF-50's,
at this time. You must fax or mail any supplemental
documentation requested in the "Required Documents"
section to the HR Point of Contact. Failure to
submit the required documentation within the
specified timeframe will result in loss of consideration.
Veterans
If you are claiming
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>veteran's preference, submit
a copy of your DD-214, Certificate of Release or
Discharge from Active Duty. Your DD-214 must show
the type of discharge and dates of active duty.
If you are claiming 10-point veteran's preference,
you must also submit an Application for 10-Point
Veteran's Preference (SF-15) and the required
documentation specified by that
href="http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf" >form.
CTAP Eligible
>Surplus or Displaced Federal Employees in the
Department of Energy may be entitled to
selection priority. Applicants must meet the
requirements described and submit all necessary
forms to ensure consideration.
ICTAP Eligible
>Surplus or Displaced Federal Employees outside
the Department of Energy may be entitled to
receive special selection priority. Applicants
must meet the requirements described and submit
all necessary forms to ensure consideration.


Contact Information:
Kathleen Nafts

Phone: 406-247-7421

Fax: 406-247-7434

TDD: 877-269-9877

Email: naftsk@wapa.gov


Or write:
Western Area Power Administration
2900 Fourth Avenue North
PO Box 35800
Billings, MT 59107-5800

Fax: 406-247-7434


What To Expect Next:
We will evaluate your qualifications and
determine your ranking. To check your
application status, log on to the USAJOBS web-
site, click the My USAJOBS tab, and enter your
ID and password to see the latest information.
We will update your status when changes are
made. The best qualified candidates will be
referred to the selecting official for further
consideration. We expect to make a selection
within 45 workdays from the closing date of this
announcement.