Transmission Student Program Manager

Full Job Description

This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), in Transmission Strategy and Business Management (TAS), Transmission Chief of Staff (TA), Transmission Services (T).

A successful candidate in the Transmission Student Program Manager position will manage Transmission's Student Program consistent with Transmission and BPA strategic objectives.

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-12) in the Federal service.

Specialized experience is defined as experience in managing projects or programs with multiple stakeholders and participants, including evaluating progress of participants, formulating strategies and placing them into action, and adjusting plans as needed to meet program 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. Major Duties:

As a Transmission Student Program Manager, you will: Plan, lead, and implement the Transmission Student Program: Define requirements, monitor performance, and provide oversight of contractor activities when necessary.

Ensure all Transmission Student Program strategies, policies, and operations are fully integrated and coordinated within other BPA programs and activities.

Plan, coordinate and monitor critical strategic activities and special projects assigned by the TAS Supervisor or Transmission Chief of Staff.

Plan and conduct annual Student Program assessments to identify program issues/problems and improvements.

Research and recommend new and improved methods and procedures for application within Transmission's Student Program Represent Transmission's Student Program in working directly with executive-level personnel, managers and staff in BPA, state and local institutions; private industry; or public groups.

Evaluate and make recommendations concerning overall plans and proposals for Transmission's Student Program relating to major BPA projects and implementing national level guidance in standards, guidelines, or policies for programs impacting Transmission's Student Program program elements.