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Energy Technology Program Specialist

Employer
USAJobs
Location
Washington, D.C
Closing date
Dec 1, 2022
Duties

As a Energy Technology Program Specialist GS-11, you will:
  • Identify initiatives using Energy conservation, energy efficient and clean energy policies, codes and standards, best practices from utility regulatory approaches, and demand-side energy management tools at regional/state/local level throughout the United States of America.
  • Assist with implementation of state and local government financial agreements.
  • Utilize knowledge of the Federal budget to execute allocated funds.
  • Conduct briefings/presentations to disseminate program information and objectives to internal and external customers.

As a Energy Technology Program Specialist GS-12, you will:
  • Identify initiatives using Energy conservation, energy efficient and clean energy policies, codes and standards, best practices from utility regulatory approaches, and demand-side energy management tools at regional/state/local level throughout the United States of America.
  • Assist with development and implementation of state and local government financial agreements.
  • Utilize knowledge of the Federal budget to monitor funds.
  • Conduct briefings/presentations to disseminate program information and objectives to internal and external customers.


Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • You must be a United States Citizen.
  • This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
  • Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements.
  • Subject to satisfactory security and suitability requirements.
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period.
  • Position is included in a Bargaining Agreement.
  • Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.


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 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as:

"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.

GS-11: You must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service. Experience is defined as:
  • Knowledge to identify initiatives using Energy conservation, energy efficient and clean energy policies, codes and standards, best practices from utility regulatory approaches, and demand-side energy management tools at regional/state/local level throughout the United States of America.
  • Knowledge to assist with implementation of state and local government financial agreements.
  • Knowledge of the Federal budget to execute allocated funds.
  • Knowledge to conduct briefings/presentations to disseminate program information and objectives to internal and external customers.

OR Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or at least 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. if related.

OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 36. Then divide your total number of completed undergraduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 120. Add the two percentages together.

GS-12: You must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Experience is defined as:
  • Experience identifying initiatives using Energy conservation, energy efficient and clean energy policies, codes and standards, best practices from utility regulatory approaches, and demand-side energy management tools at regional/state/local level throughout the United States of America.
  • Experience assisting with development and implementation of state and local government financial agreements.
  • Experience utilizing knowledge of the Federal budget to monitor and execute allocated funds.
  • Experience conducting briefings/presentations to disseminate program information and objectives to internal and external customers.
NOTE: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-12 level.
The OPM Group Qualification Standard for this position is: General Schedule Qualification Standards (opm.gov) The Individual Occupational Requirement for this position is: Miscellaneous Administration and Program Series 0301 (opm.gov)

"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: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent 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

Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or at least 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. if related.

Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website.

Additional information

The U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  • New employees to the Department of Energy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify .
  • Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, please visit the links at the bottom of this page or visit the FedsHireVets website.
  • If you believe that you are eligible for the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), please visit the OPM ICTAP/CTAP website for more information. In order to be considered under the ICTAP program, your application must score within the pre-established "well qualified" category as stated in the Qualifications section.
  • More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement.
  • Some positions may require completion of a probationary period of up to 1 (one) year.
  • Many positions require successful completion of a background investigation.
  • Your performance appraisal and incentive awards will be given due consideration in the selection process based on their relation to the duties of the position and the consistency with which they may be considered in evaluating you against other candidates.
  • Hiring incentives may be authorized in accordance with agency policy and if funding is available.
  • EEO Policy: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/EEO_Policy_Statement
  • Reasonable Accommodation Policy: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Reasonable_Accommodation_Policy_Statement
  • Veterans Information: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Veterans_Information
  • Selective Service Registration: http://www.sss.gov/


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