Summary The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is ranked within the top 5 mid-size agencies through the Partnership for Public Service's Best Places to Work in the Federal Government Rankings! This Energy Industry Analyst position is located in the Office of Energy Market Regulation. For more information visit: Office of Energy Market Regulation (OEMR). Responsibilities As an Energy Industry Analyst, some of your typical work assignments may include: Applying knowledge of ratemaking methodologies, regulations, principles and practices pertaining to the regulation of the electric utility industry to conduct or direct projects or studies of major initiatives or proposals. Applying knowledge of electric utility regulation to the analysis and evaluation of policy options on electric utility ratemaking and tariff matters and formulating independent recommendations on those options. Independently preparing and supporting well-reasoned technical recommendations related to the electric utility industry and ensuring the timely completion of written results of high quality. Explaining policy initiatives and/or defending innovative technical recommendations relating to the electric utility industry to high-ranking officials orally. Leading a designated team to research/analyze complex and sometimes controversial issues related to the electric utility industry and ensuring the timely completion of high-quality written products (e.g. draft Commission orders, market working group memoranda.) Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen or National. You must provide your SF-50 (see Required Documents section). A one-year probationary period may be required. A background investigation is required. This is a bargaining unit position (AFGE Local 421). Generally, male applicants must be registered with the Selective Service. Relocation expenses will not be paid. If hired, you may be required to divest certain energy-related securities. Time-in-grade requirements must be met within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. You must meet qualification (experience and/or education) requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Qualifications To view the eligibility and qualification requirements of an Energy Industry Analyst, GS-1101, please visit: Energy Industry Analyst Series, 1101. You must have one full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 level. Specialized experience is defined as: experience in leading teams and conducting analysis addressing complex issues related to the regulation of the electric energy markets and utility tariffs. This experience should include work on matters involving electric energy and capacity markets, non-RTO bilateral electricity markets, electric power sales or changes to tariffs, generator interconnection proceedings, transmission planning and cost allocation, major Commission rulemakings, qualifying facilities, Electric Reliability Organization rules and budgets and/or electric utilities' transmission and ancillary service rates. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). 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 any volunteer experience. Please do not cut and paste the position description, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. Education There is no education requirement for this position, therefore, transcripts are not required. Additional Information Our employees ranked FERC as a top 5 mid-size agency in Effective Leadership according to the Partnership for Public Service's Best Places to Work in the Federal Government! In addition, FERC was also ranked #1 in Work-Life Balance and we are proud to offer telework and workplace flexibilities in accordance with agency policy. The duty location of this position is Washington, DC. Agency employees are eligible for telework and other workplace flexibilities. Telework days and waiting periods for eligibility are determined when an employee enters on duty. When promotion potential is shown, future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval. If selected for this position, you will be required to: Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) to determine your suitability for Federal employment. Have your Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of your choice. Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. FERC also participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). For more information about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. Attend a mandatory ethics training. We are governed by the Office of Government Ethics (OGE) Standards of Conduct, the criminal conflict of interest statutes, and FERC's supplemental ethics regulation, which specifically prohibits FERC employees from holding certain energy-related securities. To comply with these regulations and statutes, divestiture of at least some energy securities is likely to be required after you begin employment. See 5 C.F.R. 2634-41; 18 U.S.C. 201-208; 5 C.F.R. 3401. If selected, you may also be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of appointment. Receive authorization from OPM on any job offer you receive, if you are or were (within the last 5 years) a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch.
