Public Utilities Specialist
At the FPL, the Public Utilities Specialist is responsible for the development of Southwestern Power Administration's (SWPA) marketing policy, and the development, negotiation, and administration of individual SWPA power marketing contracts, and the implementation of SWPA's power marketing policy through those contracts. Customer Contract Development - Develop contract negotiating strategy and the SWPA contracting position, and present to management for each assigned contract. Develop and negotiate original contracts, amendments to existing contracts, and other agreements with public and private organizations for the sale, purchase, or interchange of electric power. Customer Relations - Promote good customer relations, attend meetings with customers, customer groups, arid/or potential customers to discuss needs, develop criteria for power supply, develop and explain contract provisions and procedures used in administering the contracts. Policy Development and Implementation - Recommend revisions to established contract criteria based upon changing laws and/or policies, regulations, and conditions. Analysis - Initiate, review, and analyze various engineering studies and recommend auxiliary to the basic power contracts. You must meet all the qualification and eligibility requirements for the position by the closing date of the announcement. 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 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as:
GS-9:
Experience performing financial audits and/or preparing financial reports, processing accounting transactions and account reconciliations GS-11:
To qualify at the GS-11 level applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as:
assisting in the researching, analyzing, and developing the implementation of policy for federal resources. As well as experience in at least 1 of the following:
the electric power market, customer interaction and communications, electric power generation or power sales contract development and negotiation. -or- Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. GS-12:
To qualify at the GS-12 level applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as:
Experience in project management. As well as experience in 2 following:
the electric power market, utility customer service, and power contracts (development, negotiation, preparation review, and management of contract documents). GS-13:
To qualify at the GS-13 level applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as:
Experience serving as a public utility specialist (or like position) in contracting, power marketing and customer service. Experience in project management of multiple projects. As well as experience in reviewing power contract documents and recommending revisions to established power contract criteria based upon changing laws and/or policies, regulations, and conditions. Your application and resume should demonstrate that you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your application how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the KSAs identified below. Cite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. DO NOT write see resume in your application! Knowledge of accounting theory and preparation of financial statements. Knowledge of accounting processes, financial systems, databases, and query tools. Skill in independent research and financial analysis. Ability to communicate orally and in writing. 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 meetallqualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
GS-9:
Experience performing financial audits and/or preparing financial reports, processing accounting transactions and account reconciliations GS-11:
To qualify at the GS-11 level applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as:
assisting in the researching, analyzing, and developing the implementation of policy for federal resources. As well as experience in at least 1 of the following:
the electric power market, customer interaction and communications, electric power generation or power sales contract development and negotiation. -or- Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. GS-12:
To qualify at the GS-12 level applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as:
Experience in project management. As well as experience in 2 following:
the electric power market, utility customer service, and power contracts (development, negotiation, preparation review, and management of contract documents). GS-13:
To qualify at the GS-13 level applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as:
Experience serving as a public utility specialist (or like position) in contracting, power marketing and customer service. Experience in project management of multiple projects. As well as experience in reviewing power contract documents and recommending revisions to established power contract criteria based upon changing laws and/or policies, regulations, and conditions. Your application and resume should demonstrate that you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your application how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the KSAs identified below. Cite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. DO NOT write see resume in your application! Knowledge of accounting theory and preparation of financial statements. Knowledge of accounting processes, financial systems, databases, and query tools. Skill in independent research and financial analysis. Ability to communicate orally and in writing. 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 meetallqualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
- Department:
1130 Public Utilities Specialist - Salary Range:
$64,009 to $118,603 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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