Summary This position is located in the Program Marketing (PEM) organization within Energy Efficiency (PE), Power Services organization (P), Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). A successful candidate in the Supervisory Public Utilities Specialist position will serve as the Supervisor of the Program Marketing group in Energy Efficiency. Responsibilities As the Supervisor of the Program Marketing group in Energy Efficiency, you will: - Responsible for managing all marketing and communication strategies and activities to promote and support BPA's Energy Efficiency efforts to more than 135 public utility customers throughout the Pacific Northwest; - Oversee integrated marketing efforts that combine advertising, customer communication, written and print materials, web, social media and outreach activities to increase behavior change and the adoption of energy efficiency measures; - Plan and orchestrate customer and stakeholder outreach activities and the achievement of departmental customer satisfaction goals; - Oversee the negotiation of BPA's energy conservation acquisition contracts; - Provide technical and administrative support related to BPA's energy efficiency activities with customers and stakeholders; - Facilitate the production and delivery of energy efficiency programs, products and services in accordance with customer needs and contracts. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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-13] in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: 1) leading a team or projects in utility sectors to meet energy conservation goals; 2) interpreting, analyzing, and adapting power or related utility industry policies, guidelines, and plans to identify cost effective energy savings; and 3) collaborating and creating working relationships with management, utility customers, tribes, local and regional government groups, or other individuals to achieve program goals. "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. 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