Supervisory Public Utilities Specialist

Supervisory Public Utilities Specialist

Department: Department of Energy

Location(s): Portland, Oregon

Salary Range: $135522 - $176183 Per Year

Job Summary: This position is within the Bonneville Power Administration's Power Services, Energy Efficiency, Program Compliance organization. We are seeking a dynamic leader to supervise our Program Compliance team. You will oversee energy efficiency program reporting, manage contracts, oversee the development and implementation of reporting systems, and ensure program compliance, playing a key role in shaping our region's energy future.

Major Duties:

• Lead the Charge for a Clean Energy Future! Are you a visionary leader passionate about clean energy and public service? The Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) is at the forefront of the Northwest's transition to a sustainable energy future, and we're looking for a dynamic supervisor to help lead our efforts. As the Supervisor for Program Compliance, you won't just be managing a team; you'll be a key architect of our energy efficiency initiatives, ensuring our programs are innovative, effective, and drive meaningful change. This is a rare opportunity to apply your leadership and expertise to a mission that matters, directly impacting our region's environmental and economic health. Your Impact and Responsibilities: In this vital role, you will be empowered to: Shape and Lead Critical Programs: Take charge of planning, developing, and leading the programs, systems, and work processes that are the backbone of our energy efficiency mission. Mentor and Develop a High-Performing Team: Lead and inspire a team of skilled, mission-oriented professionals. You will guide their work, set priorities, and foster their professional growth and development. Drive Innovation and Solve Complex Challenges: Act as a technical expert and leader on committees and workgroups, tackling critical operational issues and developing innovative solutions for the energy efficiency program. Serve as a Key Organizational Representative: Represent the organization in high-level discussions and negotiations with federal agencies, public and private utilities, and industry leaders to gain compliance and secure resources. Steer Contract and Resource Strategy: Develop and modify key documents, including acquisition contracts and financial assistance agreements, that enable BPA's Energy Efficiency team to successfully implement its mission. Ensure Fiscal and Procedural Integrity: Oversee and enhance the systems and tools used for utility application review, contract administration, and audit functions to ensure risks are properly managed. Build and Maintain Strategic Relationships: Cultivate productive, team-oriented relationships within your team, across BPA, and with external partners to effectively achieve business and customer service objectives. Champion a Culture of Excellence: Create and maintain a results-oriented atmosphere that prioritizes innovation, customer focus, and continuous improvement, finding ways to eliminate barriers and enhance the quality of the work.

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-13] in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as experience 1) supervising or leading a team in the planning and administration of systems or programs, including setting priorities, assigning work, and evaluating subordinate and/or contractor performance; 2) representing an organization to important internal or external stakeholders to negotiate or justify resources, gain compliance with policies, or resolve complex issues; and 3) developing, managing, or ensuring compliance for IT systems, program reporting, acquisition contracts, grants, or financial assistance agreements within a regulated industry. "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.

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: 2026-05-06