Summary This position is located in the National Relations (AIN), Intergovernmental Affairs (AI), Administrator (A) Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). . This position strategically articulates BPA policy, incorporates and negotiates matters of shared interest among BPA and national stakeholders, and builds support for neutrality on BPA decisions. Responsibilities As an Administrative Specialist, you will: Develop the Washington, D.C. office budget, making sure that funds are used in accordance with the operating budget. Coordinates with various offices in BPA Portland headquarters to determine resource needs related to FTE, contracting, training, travel, equipment, etc. Develop the appropriate Washington, D.C. office Working Capital Fund charges (office rent, supplies, etc.) and coordinates with other National Relations staff and BPA headquarters staff on Working Capital Fund "taxes" suggested by DOE for assessment to BPA. Serve as the Accountable Property Representative for the Office of National Relations, overseeing the Annual Physical Inventory Report, receiving, transferring, and/or excessing property as necessary. Participate with the National Relations Manager in planning, policy formulation, direction, and evaluation activities. Determine which policy or public relations issues are urgent and advises National Relations Manager and office staff to help ensure timely response. Assures items are tailored according to agency policy, mission, values and vision. Independently monitor actions of Congress, Federal Register notices, DOE News Clips, national energy and political press, upcoming BPA press releases, Environmental Impact Statements, Environmental Assessments, and Notices of Intent and assures that public relations staff is informed of pertinent actions. Requirements Conditions of Employment In accordance with Executive Order 14170, applicants are encouraged to respond to four short, free-response, essay questions in the questionnaire. Answer to these questions is not scored or rated. Your answers will be reviewed by the hiring manager and agency leadership if you are referred for selection consideration. When you apply you will be asked a series of questions to determine your eligibility for employment and your qualification for this position specifically. You must answer all of these questions completely and truthfully. Key Requirements: You must be a United States Citizen. This employer participates in the e-Verify program. Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements. You will be required to report in person to the official duty location. Conditions of Employment: Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation. Current Federal employees or other individuals with an existing completed background investigation may not be required to undergo another background check. May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. Qualifications 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-11, in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: 1) Managing high-level administrative functions (e.g., executive scheduling, stakeholder engagement, passport approvals, policy monitoring, etc.) to support organizational objectives and ensure timely resolution; 2) Directing office administration (e.g., budget, property, executive correspondence, etc.) and serving as a liaison for inter-agency coordination of high-level administrative matters. "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/ICTAP 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. Education There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position. Additional Information EEO Policy: USAJOBS Help Center | Equal employment opportunity policy Reasonable Accommodation Policy: Employees or applicants may request Reasonable Accommodation (RA) for assistance, when applying or competing for a job or performing a job due to their medical condition or to exercise their religious beliefs. If you need reasonable accommodation in the application or selection process, please contact the Staffing Specialist listed on this vacancy announcement. USAJOBS Help Center | Reasonable accommodation policy Reasonable Accommodation for USAHire: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation in your online application. Requests for Reasonable Accommodations for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for Reasonable Accommodation must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a Reasonable Accommodation, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here. Veterans Information: USAJOBS Help Center - Veterans Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Telework: https://www.opm.gov/telework/ Selective Service Registration: http://www.sss.gov/ - Who must register: https://www.sss.gov/faq/#who-needs-to-register Hiring incentives may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate based on budget availability and in accordance with federal regulations. BPA strives to ensure a safe and positive work environment. We also understand the importance of work/life balance and offer a variety of programs and policies designed to create more flexible, responsive work environments supportive of commitments to community, home and family members. BPA also supports employees' overall wellness through its Be Well program, which helps employees adopt healthier lifestyles and feel better about their work/life balance. The program supports five key areas of life: career, community, financial, physical and social.
