Specialty Services Manager

Specialty Services Manager

Department: Department of Energy

Location(s): Vancouver, Washington

Salary Range: $135522 - $176183 Per Year

Job Summary: This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration, in Specialty Services (TFHS) organization of Construction and Maintenance Services (TFH) organization of Transmission Field Services (TF), Transmission Services (T). A successful candidate in the Specialty Service Manager position will serve as a manager of General Shops which provides field and shop painting and welding services, machining, and sheet metal services.

Major Duties:

• As a Specialty Services Manager, you will: Determines goals and develops plans for the organization independently of or jointly with higher management. Makes or recommends organizational changes that have considerable impact, such as those involving basic structure, operating cost, and key positions. Coordinates program efforts with other internal activities or with the activities of other agencies; assesses the impact of the organization's programs on other parts of the BPA and DOE, including those in other organizations, in other government entities, and in the private sector. Sets policy for the organization in such areas as determining program emphases and operating guidelines. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work. Oversees the development of performance standards by subordinate supervisors and develops performance standards for subordinate supervisors and others. Hears and resolves group grievances and serious complaints. Leads or participates as a technical expert in committees and working groups for resolving critical problems requiring innovative solutions.

Qualifications: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS A qualified candidate's resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level(GS-13 in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience in leading a team or facilitating diverse workgroups applying a range of concepts, laws, policies applicable to the construction, maintenance, and operation of electrical transmission and facilities to 1) perform complex projects planning and coordination, 2) bring many needed resources collectively (e.g., rescheduling, reassignment of work) when changes are hard to predict, and 3) make or participate in decisions making in a frequently changing work situations to meet the strategic and organizational goals. "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 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.

How to Apply: Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the announcement closing date to receive consideration. The application process is as follows: You must have a login.gov account to sign into USAJOBS: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/account. To begin the application process in USAJOBS, click the Apply Online button. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all required and supporting documentation. You must click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 pm (ET) on the announcement closing date. After submitting an online application, your application will be reviewed to determine if it demonstrates the required minimum qualifications. If it is determined your application meets the minimum qualifications, you will be contacted to complete a scored, structured interview conducted by a panel of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). Participation in this interview is mandatory for your application to be considered complete. You may update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period by returning to your USAJOBS account, select Update Application: https://login.usajobs.gov/Account/Login. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed. To verify the status of your application, during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account; applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each application status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status. If you need help with login.gov or USAJOBS (e.g., account access, Resume Builder) visit the USAJOBS Help Center: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to If you experience difficulty applying on USAJOBS, after clicking the Apply Online button, or you are experiencing a significant hardship hindering your ability to apply online, the Agency Contact listed in the announcement can assist you during normal business hours. If you receive any system error messages, take screenshots if possible, to aid technical support.

Application Deadline: 2026-03-15