Supervisory Power System Dispatcher

This position is part of the WAPA-SNR-Sierra Nevada Region. As a Supervisory Power System Dispatcher (AGC), you will provide technical support to a power system dispatch function and provide program direction and supervision in a Western Area Power Administration customer region.

As a Supervisory Power System Dispatcher, you will: Implement written operating plans, standards, and procedures to be followed in connection with the operation of the power system. Assure the effective and efficient control and operation of the system for the generation and delivery of capacity and energy to customers in coordination with interconnected utilities. Collaborate with different planning units to ensure dispatchers accurately post available transfer capability on the applicable OASIS. Collaborate with the Bureau of Reclamation and/or Corps of Engineers to plan and control daily power system operations, meeting objectives for power, water releases, and delivery based on load and water schedules. Provide advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters. Plan work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets, and adjusts short-term priorities, prepares schedules for completion of work. Responsible for the preparation and reconciliation of required daily, monthly and annual operating and data reports.

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. 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). Position is subject to random drug testing. You must pass pre-employment drug testing. You must pass pre-employment medical examination. Security clearance and associated requirements- High 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. Total salary varies depending on location of position.