Vice President, Engineering and Technical Services

Full Job Description

Bonneville Power Administration is looking for a dynamic, innovative, seasoned executive to lead Engineering and Technical Services.

This role involves implementing the transmission capital program, providing technical support for the transmission maintenance program, and providing real property services to BPA; and leadership in the formulation of policies, strategies and practices in the application, operation and maintenance of transmission and telecommunication systems.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

In addition to meeting the education requirement, to meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES.

Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified.

Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s).

If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications.

TQ 1: Demonstrated experience leading and directing an electrical utility engineering services organization that provided transmission system engineering support services for a large, multi-state electrical transmission system.

TQ 2: Demonstrated experience successfully leading a multi-million-dollar capital project portfolio for a transmission provider including setting the long-term business plan and overseeing budget and contract management, risk management and evaluation in order to make sound financial and resource allocation decisions.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs.

If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position.

There are five ECQs: ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.

ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.

ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.

ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture.

This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.

ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs.

Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES. Major Duties:

As the Vice President, Engineering and Technical Services you will: Provide leadership in the formulation and implementation of policies, strategies, and practices associated with operation and maintenance of Bonneville's existing transmission grid as well as major infrastructure improvement projects.

Analyze, assess, and develop BPA's recommendations, strategies, and policies associated with governmental, industry, and interest group initiatives associated with the operation and maintenance of existing transmission system facilities as well as major infrastructure improvement projects to expand system capacity to meet current and future needs of the region.

Serve as a key policy formulator and decision maker in BPA's strategic planning, fiscal strategies, and business decisions.

Develop and maintain relationships with representatives at high levels of Federal and state government, including elected representatives, the Department of Energy, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and state utility commissions, and with representatives of the North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC) and industrial associations and advocacy groups.

Maintain responsibility for management of all real property for the BPA, including rights of way for 15,000 circuit miles of transmission.