Public Utilities Specialist (Rates)
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Position ID:
26-BPA-53922-13075667-DE
City:
Portland, Oregon
Date Posted:
2026-09-28
Expiration Time:
2026-10-07
Job Type:
Job Category:
Public Utilities Specialist
Salary:
114684 - 149091 PA
Job Summary
This position is within the Power Rates organization, Northwest Requirements Marketing, Power Services, Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). Shape the future of Pacific Northwest energy! As a senior rate specialist, you will lead complex utility cost-of-service modeling, design equitable power rates, and testify as an expert witness in public hearings. If you are a skilled analyst and communicator driven to influence major regional policy, apply today to power millions of lives.
Job Description
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: 1) Perform, calculate, and execute Cost of Service Analysis (COSA), Rate Design, and/or Resource Stack studies, running rates analysis models and serving as an; and 2) preparing and supporting development of rate case documentation, technical studies, or regulatory testimony, and communicating complex policies and analytical findings to decision-makers and external parties. "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. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.