Power System Dispatcher
Takes prompt and appropriate actions to maintain strict compliance with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Standards of Conduct.
Continually monitors generation and timeline data and, when necessary adjusts generation levels or takes and/or directs appropriate action to meet interchange, load, and reserve requirements.
Monitors power system equipment, ensuring public safety and proper operation within equipment capabilities.
Initiates or directs timely and appropriate real-time actions during normal and emergency conditions to ensure the stable and reliable operation of the BES and lower voltage systems while taking corrective action, as required to achieve or maintain these limitations; including re-dispatch of generation, cancellation of planned generation and transmission outages without prior supervisory approval.
Performs real-time and next day system studies to determine system impacts of possible contingencies, and determines mitigation of possible operating conditions.
Utilizes SCADA/Energy Management System (EMS) and other advanced computer networks and applications to control, record, modify parameters, verify, and analyze BES and lower voltage systems operational data.
Work is performed in an office setting.
The position is in a continuous operation control center, requiring the incumbent work up to 12-hour rotating shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.
Occasional field trips will be required to various BES and lower voltage system facilities and training classes.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSA qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service.
Specialized experience for this position is defined as:
This experience is progressively responsible and concerned primarily with system operations of a large power system (100-kV or above).
Specialized Experience Requirements for the AD-4 LevelTo qualify for the AD-4 level, you must have 1 year of:
1) Power system operator experience, equivalent to the AD-3 level, with centralized SCADA/EMS control and decision-making responsibilities to maintain adherence to NERC reliability standards of a power system with 100-kV or higher voltage transmission lines, substations, and interconnections to other utilities.
Your application and resume should demonstrate that you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs).
Do not provide a separate narrative written statement.
Rather, you must describe in your application how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the KSAs identified below.
Cite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position.
DO NOT write see resume in your application! Knowledge of FERC Standards of Conduct and NERC Standards Knowledge of power system equipment; and/or knowledge of balancing authority energy scheduling.
Knowledge of power system generation (power plant operator) and characteristics.
Ability to perform system studies and interpret results.
Knowledge of power system Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition-type equipment (SCADA), Automatic Generation Control (AGC), Energy Management System (EMS), power scheduling programs, power system tagging programs, Open Access Same-time Information System (OASIS).
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.
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.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Continually monitors generation and timeline data and, when necessary adjusts generation levels or takes and/or directs appropriate action to meet interchange, load, and reserve requirements.
Monitors power system equipment, ensuring public safety and proper operation within equipment capabilities.
Initiates or directs timely and appropriate real-time actions during normal and emergency conditions to ensure the stable and reliable operation of the BES and lower voltage systems while taking corrective action, as required to achieve or maintain these limitations; including re-dispatch of generation, cancellation of planned generation and transmission outages without prior supervisory approval.
Performs real-time and next day system studies to determine system impacts of possible contingencies, and determines mitigation of possible operating conditions.
Utilizes SCADA/Energy Management System (EMS) and other advanced computer networks and applications to control, record, modify parameters, verify, and analyze BES and lower voltage systems operational data.
Work is performed in an office setting.
The position is in a continuous operation control center, requiring the incumbent work up to 12-hour rotating shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.
Occasional field trips will be required to various BES and lower voltage system facilities and training classes.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSA qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service.
Specialized experience for this position is defined as:
This experience is progressively responsible and concerned primarily with system operations of a large power system (100-kV or above).
Specialized Experience Requirements for the AD-4 LevelTo qualify for the AD-4 level, you must have 1 year of:
1) Power system operator experience, equivalent to the AD-3 level, with centralized SCADA/EMS control and decision-making responsibilities to maintain adherence to NERC reliability standards of a power system with 100-kV or higher voltage transmission lines, substations, and interconnections to other utilities.
Your application and resume should demonstrate that you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs).
Do not provide a separate narrative written statement.
Rather, you must describe in your application how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the KSAs identified below.
Cite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position.
DO NOT write see resume in your application! Knowledge of FERC Standards of Conduct and NERC Standards Knowledge of power system equipment; and/or knowledge of balancing authority energy scheduling.
Knowledge of power system generation (power plant operator) and characteristics.
Ability to perform system studies and interpret results.
Knowledge of power system Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition-type equipment (SCADA), Automatic Generation Control (AGC), Energy Management System (EMS), power scheduling programs, power system tagging programs, Open Access Same-time Information System (OASIS).
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.
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.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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