Duties
As an Energy Management and Marketing Specialist, at the full performance level, some of your duties include but are not limited to:
- Manage power scheduling, energy accounting, and reporting, ensuring compliance with national and regional market criteria.
- Analyze resource availability and market conditions to develop and execute plans for optimal resource utilization, including generation schedules and sales/purchases.
- Monitor load/resource balance and operating reserves, taking action to ensure reliable service and adherence to contractual obligations.
- Negotiate and manage the sales and purchases of electrical energy, including preparing, submitting, and adjusting energy tag requests.
- Optimize hydroelectric power plant operations to maximize generation while meeting water release constraints and environmental guidelines.
- Account for energy transactions, provides accurate data for billing, and recommends improvements to scheduling, billing, and accounting systems and procedures.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
- This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
- Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
- In accordance with Executive Order 14170, applicants are encouraged to respond to the four short, free-response, essay questions in the questionnaire. Answers to these questions are not scored or rated. Your answers will be reviewed by the hiring manager and agency leadership if you are referred for selection consideration.
- Limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications.
- Shift work and emergency overtime may be required.
- Total salary varies depending on location of position.
Qualifications
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
To qualify for the AD-01 level, applicants must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience, equivalent to the next lower grade level [GS-05 in the Federal service] that includes demonstrated experience in three (3) or more of the following:
- Analyzing problems.
- Gathering and compiling data.
- Planning and organizing work assignments.
- Utilizing computer software to demonstrate basic technical proficiency (e.g. standard office tools for data entry/reporting, introductory navigation of energy management systems, scheduling programs or related utility platforms under supervision).
To qualify for the AD-02 level, applicants must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience, equivalent to the next lower grade level [AD-01 or GS-05/07 in the Federal service] that includes demonstrated experience in three (3) or more of the following:
- Performing duties in a rotating shift work environment.
- Proficiency with the OASIS system for understanding transmission outages and the purchase of point-to-point or network transmission products.
- Applying the use of e-tagging standards.
- Coordinating with both internal and external customers, analyzing data, and providing innovative solutions to complex and/or sensitive issues that occur in a dynamic real-time energy trading environment.
- Understanding of the interactions of emerging markets and their effects on bilateral markets and scheduling.
To qualify for the AD-03 level, applicants must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience, equivalent to the next lower grade level [AD-02 or GS-07/09 in the Federal service] that includes demonstrated experience in three (3) or more of the following:
- Knowledge of NERC and the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) interchange scheduling policies and procedures including e-tagging.
- Energy accounting procedures related to energy scheduling.
- Real-time power marketing practices.
- Working in a rotating shiftwork and knowledge of power marketing or electrical power transmission knowledge.
To qualify for the AD-04 level, applicants must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience, equivalent to the next lower grade level [AD-03 or GS-11 in the Federal service] that includes demonstrated experience in four (4) or more of the following:
- Coordinating with both internal and external customers, analyzing data, and providing innovative solutions to complex and/or sensitive issues that occur in a dynamic real-time energy trading environment.
- Proficiency with OASIS system for understanding transmission outages and the purchase of point-to-point or network transmission products.
- Understanding the interactions of emerging energy markets and the effects on bilateral markets, and scheduling.
- Applying e-tagging standards for energy delivery.
- Making critical, independent decisions in dynamic real-time energy trading, including analyzing complex issues and providing innovative solutions.
- Knowledge of NERC and the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) interchange scheduling policies and procedures including e-tagging.
"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.
Limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications.
Education
For this position, education cannot be substituted for experience.
Additional information
- This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across DOE.
- For general information on government-wide Telework polices visit: www.telework.gov.
- Applicants may request Reasonable Accommodation (RA) when applying or competing for a job due to a medical condition or to exercise religious beliefs. If you need reasonable accommodation in the application or selection process, please contact the Agency Contact listed on this vacancy announcement.
- If selection is made at a lower grade, promotion up to the full performance level may be made without further competition. However, promotion(s) will depend on the performance of the incumbent and are not guaranteed.
- Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized.
- This position may be eligible for creditable service towards annual leave. Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. DOE may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
- Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
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.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the application process is complete, the first two pages of your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications.
Minimum Qualifications: Once the application process is complete, the Human Resources Office will review the first two pages of your resume and supporting documentation to determine whether you meet the minimum job qualifications.
Structured Resume Review: Subject matter experts (SMEs) will review your resume to determine your technical qualifications for this position based on the required competencies. SMEs will review ONLY the first two (2) pages of your resume. SMEs will not review additional information beyond your resume (e.g., cover letter, links embedded in your resume).
Category Rating Procedure:
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Once the application process is complete, your resume, supporting documentation, and questionnaire/assessment responses will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications. If you are minimally qualified for this job, your responses to the USA Hire Assessment rating assessment(s) will be evaluated, and you will be placed into one of three predefined quality categories. These categories are Best Qualified, Well Qualified, and Qualified.
Application of Veterans' Preference: If you are a preference eligible candidate, you will be listed at the top of whichever quality category your rating places you in. Preference eligibles with a compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more are placed at the top of the highest category for all positions except scientific or professional at the GS-9 grade level or above (or equivalent).
Simultaneous Listing: Candidates may be referred simultaneously on multiple certificates for which they are interested, eligible, and within reach.
If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses you provided in your online questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation before the vacancy closes, you may be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score may be adjusted accordingly
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):
- Attention to Detail
- Customer Service
- Electric Utility Fundamentals
- Flexibility
- Interpersonal Skills
- Oral Communication
- Teamwork
- Technical Competence
Career Transition Assistance Programs: To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet the eligibility criteria; and 2) be rated "well-qualified".
You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date (04/13/2026) of this announcement.
To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, click
https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12922358.
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you MUST provide a complete application package which includes:
- Your two (2) page RESUME showing all relevant work experience (paid and unpaid) including: duties performed; full name and address of the each employer; start and end dates (month/day/year); work schedule (part-time, full-time, number of hours if intermittent); salary; and any completed education and training (program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date).
If applicable:
- Veterans' Preference documentation,if applicable, DD-214 Member Copy 4 showing type of discharge/character of service; current active duty members- certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions dated within 120 days; SF-15 Form and related documentation; VA letter. For more information visit the USAJOBS Help Center & OPM CHCOC website for VOW information.
- Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program documentation, if applicable(e.g., Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.) For more information see the OPM Guide to Career Transition.
Failure to submit any of the above mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.