Summary This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration in Transmission Tariff (TSQT) organization of Transmission Tariff, Rates and Regulatory Activities (TSQ), Transmission Marketing and Sales (TS), Transmission Services (T). A successful candidate in the Policy Specialist position will provide expertise in FERC transmission policy, transmission product development, impacts of transmission policy decisions on hydro operations, and power trading and compliance with the OATT. Responsibilities As a Policy Specialist, you will: Develop and make recommendations to management and is responsible for defining objectives. Interpret policies and determine their effect on program needs. Independently plan, design, and carry out the work to be done. Provide expertise in BPA and pro forma Open Access Transmission Tariffs. Study and analyze Transmission Services' requirements for FERC orders, NERC regulations, North America Standards Board's (NAESB) initiatives and commercial rules with input from relevant organizations. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level [GS-12] in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience in 1) monitoring, analyzing, coordinating, or implementing policy practices from organizations such as Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), North American Energy Standards Board (NAESB), North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), or other organizations that have commercial implications or impact on BPA's Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT) or Business Practices, 2) soliciting and evaluating customer or stakeholder perspectives on changes in policy decisions, and 3) managing or leading complex projects that have wide-ranging cross-agency or customer impacts. "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 Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration. CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Education There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position. Additional Information About the Position - Vancouver This position is located in Vancouver, WA, a splendid place to live because of its picturesque downtown area full of trendy shops, delicious restaurants, and exclusive breweries. 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