Project Management Specialist.

About the Role

As a Project Management Specialist, you will serve as a project manager directly responsible for all aspects leading to the successful implementation and completion of assigned projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, and implement project plans to meet strategic and process improvement objectives.
• Develop organization change management strategies (e.g., configuration change or communication plans) to advance Transmission Field Services' (TF) process improvement efforts and strategic goals.
• Assess change saturation with Transmission Field Services; develop holistic assessments of operational, cultural, and organizational capabilities, resources, and risk factors; and recommend whether ongoing programs, projects, operational processes, and support systems should be initiated, eliminated, or redesigned to ensure initiative outcomes can be successfully managed, integrated, and implemented.
• Determine appropriate products or services with sponsors or stakeholders to define project scope, requirements, and deliverables.
• Provide advice, counsel, and guidance to Transmission Field Services staff and management on all aspects of projects managed.
• Monitor contractor performance and provide oversight of contractor activities to assure contractors are executing the project plans on time, within budget, and with satisfactory quality.
• Represent Transmission Field Services and the BPA in conferences and meetings with other agencies, State and local authorities, private industry, and public groups to obtain all viewpoints regarding proposed projects or project changes and to assure concerted action by all parties involved.

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.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.

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-12) in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as:

• Applying a wide range of concepts, laws, policies, principles, methods, regulations, precedents, and practices applicable to all aspects of project management, including:
  • Planning, scheduling, coordinating, managing resources, and monitoring costs to meet program goals, timelines, and compliance of assigned projects.
  • Providing continuous improvement of business processes and systems to achieve better results for an organization's projects or programs.

There is no substitution of education for experience at the GS-13 level.

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 must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements to be considered "well qualified."

Benefits

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 designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.

BPA strives to ensure a safe and positive work environment. The agency understands the importance of work/life balance and offers 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.