Summary This position is part of the WAPA-RMR-Rocky Mountain Region. As a Reliability Compliance Specialist, you will be responsible for implementation and management of the Rocky Mountain Region (RMR) North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) reliability compliance program. This is not a remote position. The selectee will be required to be physically present at one of the duty location(s) identified. Responsibilities As a Reliability Compliance Specialist, some of your duties will include: As a technical expert develops, directs, and oversees the Region's NERC/WECC operations and maintenance related compliance programs. Notifies management on possible or anticipated noncompliance issues. Works with RMR and DSW Compliance Manager to interpret WECC/NERC standards relating to operations activities. Anticipates potential compliance problems involving completions and communicates to Division Managers and Operations Specialists so that corrective actions can be initiated. Represents RMR Operations in WECC/NERC audits. Leads and/or participates in WAPA-wide process and evidence collection improvement projects to meet new and existing NERC/WECC compliance requirements and standards. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 period. THIS POSITION IS IN THE BARGAINING UNIT: 1154 Qualifications Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at: https://www.opm.gov/policy. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience need not have been in the federal government. To qualify at the GS-13:Applicants must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent pay band. This experience includes all the following: Applying North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) compliance requirements and establishing programs to facilitate compliance with standards to address regulatory and noncompliance findings. Utilizing technology and implementing technology driven processes and procedures to meet new and existing NERC/WECC compliance requirements and generating compliance evidence. Interpreting regulations and policies governing electric power system Operations and Maintenance and advising management as appropriate. "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. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is primarily sedentary. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work is normally performed in an office setting. Education There is no education requirement for this position. Additional Information The U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across DOE. For general information on government-wide Telework polices visit: www.telework.gov. Upon reporting, and annually thereafter, the selectee may be required to file one or more financial statements and/or a procurement integrity certification. These certifications may be subject to public disclosure. The selectee for this position may be eligible to receive a recruitment or 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. This position may be eligible for creditable service towards annual leave. Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. DOE may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. Additional Salary Info: Montrose, CO/Casper, WY (RUS):$103,409-$134,435 PA Loveland, CO: $114,970-$149,465 PA Phoenix, AZ: $108,012-$140,419 PA This position is also being announced under vacancy 24-WJ-00569-12547264-MP, open to Status candidates. To be considered for both, you must apply to each vacancy.