Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is ranked within the top 5 mid-size agencies as a "Best Place to Work" in the Federal government! This Director, Division of Electric Power Regulation - East position is located in the Office of Energy Market Regulation. For more information visit: Office of Energy Market Regulation (OEMR) | Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Duties
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is looking for an experienced senior level executive to serve as the Director, Division of Electric Power Regulation - East. Under overall guidance of the OEMR Deputy Director, the Director will provide vision and leadership in the regulation of energy markets and transmission service in the East region. The Director will lead a highly skilled, professional staff in analyzing filings regarding energy market design, the rates, terms, and conditions of FERC-jurisdictional services, and transmission planning and cost allocation in the East region. The Director will provide expert advice to the OEMR Director and the Commission on the full scope of matters relevant to the Division's responsibilities and serve as a key liaison with East region stakeholders. Additional responsibilities: Serves as the Director of the Division of Electric Power Regulation - East with the primary responsibility for the supervision and management of the Division. Reviews and evaluates electric rate applications in the East region to determine if proposed rates, terms, and conditions of FERC-jurisdictional services and market rules for organized wholesale electricity markets comply with statutory requirements and Commission policy. Reviews and evaluates the evidentiary record of formal proceedings and Initial Decisions to provide technical advice to the Commission and to help formulate staff recommendations. Participates in settlement conferences, technical conferences, informal hearings or meetings with other government and industry officials as the key representative on matters relevant to the Division's responsibilities.
Requirements
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Subject to a 1-year SES/supervisory probationary period (unless already completed). Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. This is not a bargaining unit position. File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278e within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on. A background investigation is required. May be subject to pre-employment and random drug tests. You may be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. If hired, you may be required to divest certain energy-related securities. Relocation expenses will not be paid. Maximum of 2-page resume. There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read and retain these documents: Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights, for those who undergo an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check for personnel vetting, which includes Rap Back, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation), and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov), (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information)"
Education
There is no education requirement for this position; therefore, transcripts are not required.
How you will be evaluated
How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete this application and submit any required documents specified in the Required Documents section and submit by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select and upload your résumé and/or other required documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the "Include Personal Information" section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. It is applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and uploaded, (i.e., resume and other required documents) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. Application packages will NOT be accepted via mail. Due to security processes, mail delivery takes approximately 2-3 weeks to process at which time the vacancy announcement will be closed, and no further consideration will be given to additional application packages.