Administrator

Administrator

Department: Department of Energy

Location(s): Portland, Oregon

Salary Range: $199172 - $228000 Per Year

Job Summary: The Department of Energy's (DOE) Bonneville Power Administration is looking for a dynamic, innovative, seasoned executive to lead the Bonneville Power Administration. The Administrator for the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) is the top executive responsible for leading a $4 billion federal power marketing enterprise.

Major Duties:

• The Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) Administrator is responsible for providing strategic vision and direction for an organization that markets wholesale electricity from 31 federal dams and one nuclear plant, operates three-fourths of the Pacific Northwest's high-voltage transmission grid, and manages one of the world's largest fish and wildlife restoration programs. The Administrator provides critical leadership in establishing national energy policy and represents the organization before Congress, federal and state agencies, sovereign tribal governments, and industry leaders. The Administrator sets long-term objectives, determines financial and personnel needs, and oversees the management of over $50 billion in federal assets to ensure an adequate, efficient, and reliable power supply for the entire region. The Administrator performs the major duties described below: Serves as the top executive for the BPA, directing all organizational activities. Establishes the strategic vision, long-term objectives, and operational policies for a $4 billion per year enterprise. Directs the development, operation, and integration of power generation, conservation, and transmission systems to ensure an adequate, efficient, and reliable power supply for the Pacific Northwest. Provides leadership in broad policy establishment at the national level with officials of the Department of Energy, other Departments, and Congressional stakeholders. Coordinates with generating agencies, primarily the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Bureau of Reclamation, to unlock and optimize hydro capacity within the Federal Columbia River Power System by developing integrated operational plans that balance power generation with environmental stewardship Directs one of the nation's largest fish and wildlife restoration programs to mitigate the environmental impact of the federal hydroelectric system, in collaboration with Federal, State, and Tribal fishery managers.

Qualifications: Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. TQ 1: Demonstrated ability to oversee a large electric utility with regional operational responsibility or a Power Marketing Administration. This includes demonstrated executive-level responsibility for electric power generation, transmission, and power marketing activities; compliance with federal statutes and regulatory requirements; financial and operational performance; and coordination with multiple stakeholders, including federal agencies, utilities, Tribes, states, customers, or the public. TQ 2: Demonstrated ability to provide executive leadership in setting and executing business and operational strategies within the framework of statutes, national and regional energy and environmental policies, and public service responsibilities. This includes implementing strategy across all major functional areas of a large utility or Power Marketing Administration, such as operations, finance, rates, transmission, legal, human capital, public affairs, and customer engagement. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position. There are five ECQs: ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people. ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable. ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete this application and submit any required documents specified in the Required Documents section and submit by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select and upload your résumé and/or other required documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the "Include Personal Information" section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.It is applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and uploaded, (i.e., resume and other required documents) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. Application packages will NOT be accepted via mail. Due to security processes, mail delivery takes approximately 2-3 weeks to process at which time the vacancy announcement will be closed, and no further consideration will be given to additional application packages.

Application Deadline: 2026-03-16