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Summary This position is part of WAPA's Rocky Mountain Region. As a Vegetation Program Specialist, you will coordinate highly visible projects between other Federal & State agencies, other utilities, customers, and private interest groups to ensure that WAPA's technical and contractual objectives are met. Principal duties include planning and executing current and multi-year vegetation management projects, budget input, monitoring general rights of way (ROW) field conditions from personal observation. Responsibilities As a Vegetation Program Specialist, you will: Responsible for initiating and facilitating a regional Integrated Vegetation Management (IVM) program and associated project management functions for vegetation in their respective maintenance areas of operation. Responsible for assisting in defining, developing, establishing, supporting, and monitoring an IVM program for vegetation in, on, or around transmission power system facilities within a large, complex and varied geographic region. Prepare site specific vegetation management, ecological assessment, and herbicidal treatment statements of work and related ROW management plans consistent with maintenance, environmental, and lands programs' guidance directives, policies, and regulations. Coordinate and work closely with other support functions such as Power Operations, Safety and Security, Lands, Environment, Engineering, Legal, Finance, Procurement, and Compliance. Serve as a technical expert in vegetation and ROW management and herbicidal use to various internal groups, outside agencies, and the public as issues arise within the region including negotiation, coordination with county-agricultural departments and other entities (e.g., Forest Service, National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, State Parks, etc.). Provides input used in the development and implementation of the annual and long-term project plan and recommends associated project definitions, schedules and budget costs. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. This employer participates in the e-Verify program. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation. May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period. Employees serving on a probationary or trial period may be terminated at any time during the probationary or trial period for performance, conduct, or business-related reasons in the interest of Federal service. In accordance with Executive Order 14170, applicants are encouraged to respond to the four short, free-response, essay questions in the questionnaire. Answers to these questions are not scored or rated. Your answers will be reviewed by the hiring manager and agency leadership if you are referred for selection consideration. Limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications. You must be able to obtain and maintain the required DOE/WAPA certification to serve as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR). You are required to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) upon entering the position and annually. This position requires the ability to operate a Government vehicle. The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain Defensive Drivers certification and have a valid state driver's license. Defensive Driver's Training will be completed upon employment. This position requires a pre-appointment and annual physical exam at Federal expense. You will be subject to inclement weather conditions such as high temperatures, rain, sleet, snow, and extreme cold. Qualifications To be qualified for this position, you must meet the basic requirements and minimum qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement. BASIC REQUIREMENTS: You must meet one of the following: A. Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR B. Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualificationstandards/0400/general-natural-resources-management-and-biological-sciences-series-0401/ 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: At least one (1) year of program management experience with rights-of-way (ROW), substation vegetation, danger trees, and ROW access road improvements; AND/OR Maintenance experience related to projects in the high voltage electrical utility industry; AND Required responsibility for one or more major phases of a formal program - project management, program support, reliability and risk compliance, and extensive experience in electrical utility field maintenance and construction work practices maintenance. "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. Limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications. Education If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website. DO NOT email or mail in any of your application documents. Documents will not be accepted outside of the online application system. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. Additional Information This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across DOE. For general information on government-wide Telework polices visit: www.telework.gov. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here. Promotion Potential: This position is at the full performance level. The selectee for this position may be eligible to receive a recruitment or relocation incentive. You will need to sign an employment agreement to be eligible for this incentive. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized. This position may be eligible for creditable service towards annual leave. Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. DOE may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.