Public Utilities Specialist (Contracts)

About this role

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: GS-11: 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-09] in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as assisting in the management of customer interconnection requests within an electric utility, power industry, or regulatory compliance framework; and administer contracts for technical services, including tasks like tracking milestones, processing payments, and coordinating with internal and external parties.

You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or a LL.M., if related; your education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. -OR- Combination of education and experience as described above. Less than one year of specialized experience may be combined with graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level (i.e., credit hours beyond the first two years of full-time study may be credited).

One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours the graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. If the graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study is not available, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) is used. When crediting education that requires specific course work the number of hours of related courses required, as a proportion of the total education, is prorated.

GS-12: 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-11] in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as managing customer interconnection requests by interpreting and applying regulations, policies, and business practices related to utility or power transmission systems; and developing, implementing, and administering a variety of contracts for technical services (e.g., engineering studies, construction projects, or facility upgrades); and providing technical guidance to stakeholders to ensure compliance with applicable industry standards and contract terms.