Constituent Account Executive

Full Job Description

This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), in Regional Relations (AIR), Intergovernmental Affairs (AI), Administrator (A).

A successful candidate in the Constituent Account Executive position will be responsible for managing BPA relationships with local, state, regional and national elected officials, agencies and advocacy organizations on a wide variety of national and regional programs and policies.

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 is defined as experience applying policy knowledge and communications principles, methods, practices and techniques to build strong relationships with intergovernmental leaders in order to: 1) Represent the interests of an organization or similar entity to state, local, and tribal governments and organizations; or 2) provide authoritative advice and guidance to state, local, tribal governments and organization executives and managers on the interpretation and implementation of policy directives and programs.

"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. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Major Duties:

As a Constituent Account Executive, you will: Manage BPA a wide variety of national and regional programs and policies, including issues related to: Federal Columbia River Power System (FCRPS) operations, transmission operations and reliability, FCRPS Biological Opinions and related fish and wildlife activities, the Columbia River Treaty, climate change and carbon policies, energy efficiency programs, renewable generation resource and policy issues, Columbia Generating Station (CGS), financial processes and power and transmission rates.

Proactively care for the constituent's needs among the full range of issues, and resolve any problems associated with these needs as they relate to Bonneville's activities.

Plan, direct, and manage meetings with the Administrator, other BPA executives, senior managers and business units.

Advise executive and senior BPA management and other subject matter experts in the development and review of new or amended programs, policies and operational activities that have implications for local and state governments, elected officials and public interest organizations.

Develop and implement strategies to advance the business and policy interests of BPA in local, state and regional forums, city councils, county commissions, state legislatures, state regulatory commissions, Governor-appointed committees and in-district meetings.

Negotiate contracts, memoranda of agreement or understanding, and other formal and informal agreements with non-customer constituent groups to facilitate positive working relationships and support Bonneville's important role in delivering cost-effective, reliable and non-carbon emitting power.