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Position Title
Program Manager (Protection and Communication Maintenance)
Agency
Western Area Power Administration
Announcement Number
23-WG-00328-11772708-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, December 27, 2022 to Monday, January 23, 2023
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
Preferences
1. Do any of your relatives work for the agency to which you are applying? If so, please list any applicable names below. Please enter N/A in the text box, if not Applicable. (Include: father, mother, husband, wife, son, daughter, brother, sister, uncle, aunt, first cousin, nephew, niece, father-in-law, mother-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, stepfather, stepmother, stepson, stepdaughter, stepbrother, stepsister, half brother, and half sister).
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2. I understand that the responses in this questionnaire must be fully supported in my online resume. I further understand that my resume must provide detailed descriptions and/or examples of my knowledge and competencies as required in the vacancy announcement, and that my failure to do so may result in my being rated "ineligible" or "not qualified" for this position. (limit characters)
3. Are you an employee of one of the following?
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4. Instructions: To provide the hiring manager an opportunity to consider your accomplishments, you may submit/attach copies of your performance appraisals and/or incentive award justification as part of your application by uploading these documents into USA Staffing.


All current Federal employees must have at least a fully successful or equivalent performance rating or higher, to be considered for competitive placement. Competitive Federal employees who have a current unacceptable performance rating will be excluded from consideration.
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5. Have you received awards or been recognized as part of your annual performance appraisal for work that was based on one or more of the competencies described in this vacancy announcement? (limit characters)
6. Are you currently serving or have served in the last five (5) years in a Political Appointment in the Federal Government? (limit characters)
7. Please list the title, agency and dates of the appointments (limit characters)
8. I understand I must select one, but may select more than one, eligibility option in order to receive consideration under competitive merit promotion and/or non-competitive consideration. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
1. GS-14 - Choose one answer that best describes your experience.
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For each technical area below, select the response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and demonstrated capability. (limit characters)
2. Knowledge of maintenance or construction activities associated with high-voltage power facilities
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3. Experience with standards and procedures for protection and control systems
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4. Experience reviewing specifications and studies for communication systems
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For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below. (limit characters)
5. Experience developing and managing a multi-year maintenance or construction plan in the electric utility industry.
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6. Please indicate which of the following you have experience with relating to NERC or other reliability standards (Check all that apply):
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7. Please indicate the experience you have with Reliability Standard Audit Worksheets (RSAWs) (check all that apply):
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For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below. (limit characters)
8. Experience leading a committee or stakeholder group by facilitating discussions, obtaining consensus, and moving processes and initiatives forward.
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For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below. (limit characters)
9. Experience representing your agency or office at various forums and meetings for project related issues and for general electric utility industry initiatives and issues.
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10. From the list below, identify all of the types of audiences with which you have experience communicating orally or making oral presentations. (Check all that apply):
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For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below. (limit characters)
11. Promote positive interaction with management and staff across multiple departments
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For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below. (limit characters)
12. Experience determining objectives and strategies; coordinating with other parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitoring and evaluating the progress and outcomes of operational plans; anticipating potential threats or opportunities.
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13. Give advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters.
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14. Leadership skills that enable you to motivate, inspire, and build respect and trust in a diverse workplace.
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15. Select the responses that best reflect your experience motivating, leading, and providing structure to successfully complete work projects.
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