Power System Dispatcher

This position is part of the WAPA-RMR-Rocky Mountain Region, Sierra Nevada Region, Desert Southwest Region, or Upper Great Plains. As a Power System Dispatcher, you will be responsible for the real-time operations of Bulk Power Systems (BPS) performing actions during normal and emergency conditions. This open and continuous announcement establishes a standing register of eligible applicants. See Additional Information section.

As a Power System Dispatcher, you will: Creates and maintains accurate logs to document operations. Records pertinent dispatcher actions, decisions and observations. Reviews logs, reports, and receives pertinent verbal information from departing dispatchers to ascertain present conditions of the power system. Coordinates actions with other personnel and management to implement operations plans. Complies with the Operating Instructions from the Reliability Coordinator and/or other power system operating entities for both real-time and next-day operating events. Operates AC-DC-AC converter stations and places associated converter equipment in service and removes equipment from services via the Energy Management System (EMS). Utilizes EMS and other advanced applications to control, record, modify parameters, verify, and analyze BPS and lower voltage systems operational data.

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/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. 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. 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. Security clearance and associated requirements- High Risk. The incumbent is subject to the random drug and alcohol testing program established by the Department of Energy. The position requires a pre-appointment and annual physical exam at Federal expense. Occasional travel up to 5-10% annually is required, with overnight travel possible during all or part of that time. Total salary varies depending on location of position (See Additional Information Section). The incumbent must be at least 18 years of age, able to obtain and maintain Defensive Driver's certification and have a valid state driver's license. Defensive Driver's training will be completed upon employment. For consideration at the AD-03 Level if the incumbent does not hold a valid NERC certification at the time of appointment, it must be obtained within 180 days from the date of hire. Failure to be able to obtain the required NERC certification may result in disciplinary action up to removal from appointment. For consideration at the AD-04 Level the incumbent must have (one) of the following NERC Certifications: Transmission Operator (TO), Balancing/Interchange/Transmission Operation (BIT), or Reliability Coordinator (RC). The incumbent must be able to fully qualify and pass transmission operator desk training to independently operate the transmission desk within 11 months. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action up to and including removal.