Remote Enterprise Asset Management Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Summary
This position is located in the Asset Management (MOA) organization of the Operational Performance (MO) organization under the Strategy, Business Transformation and Customer Services office (M) which is part of the Chief Operating Officer's organization (K) at Bonneville Power Administration (BPA).
The employee in this role is responsible for providing advice, guidance, and recommendations to management and other technical specialists on asset management related issues.
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About the Position - Portland
This position is located in Portland, OR which boasts huge spans of amazing trees, foliage, landscape, and everywhere you look you can appreciate beautiful greenery! It is known as the most bike-friendly city in America, has a train system that greets you at the airport spanning across the city, and is home to the Portland International Rose Garden, the oldest in the country! Portland is the one place where you will find lively festivals, energetic music, mouthwatering food, and for you basketball fans, the Portland Trail Blazers are a 7 minute walk from the HQs building! There is always something new to experience in this eco-friendly town!
As an Asset Management Specialist, you will:

• Provide leadership in the development and implementation of the overall enterprise asset management program involving BPA's various business lines (Facilities, Information Technology, Fed Hydro, Transmission, Fleet and Security) to promote the reliability, efficiency and economical use of all physical assets.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate the asset management programs across all BPA organizations, including defining requirements, and monitoring asset management program performance, and providing oversight of contractor activities when applicable.
• Provide authoritative advice, counsel, and guidance to BPA staff and management on all aspects of asset management. Provides leadership to BPA staff assigned to assist in program activities.
• Lead the development and implementation of enterprise asset management program objectives and initiatives to achieve BPA's goals and objectives.
• Oversee and monitor contractor performance and provides oversight of contractor activities to assure contractors are executing the project plans on time, within budget, and with satisfactory quality.
• Prepare periodic, BPA-wide reports on the condition and performance of BPA physical assets.

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Conditions of employment
In accordance with Executive Order 14170, applicants are encouraged to respond to four short, free-response, essay questions in the questionnaire. Answer to these questions is not scored or rated. Your answers will be reviewed by the hiring manager and agency leadership if you are referred for selection consideration.
When you apply you will be asked a series of questions to determine your eligibility for employment and your qualification for this position specifically. You must answer all of these questions completely and truthfully.
Key Requirements:

• You must be a United States Citizen.
• This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements.
• You will be required to report in person to the official duty location.

Conditions of Employment:

• Selectee will be required to complete the Office of Government Ethics Standard of Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OFGE450e) within 30 days of employment and annually.

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-12) in the Federal service.
Specialized experience for this position is defined as: 1) Leading the development of asset management frameworks, policies, and standards across diverse infrastructure, facility, or IT business lines; 2) Planning and evaluating asset programs, including defining project scope, mitigating risks, and aligning program initiatives with organizational goals; and 3) Managing contractor performance against budgets and timelines, while coordinating complex asset initiatives across multi-disciplinary teams and leadership.
"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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Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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Hiring incentives may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate based on budget availability and in accordance with federal regulations.
BPA strives to ensure a safe and positive work environment.
We also understand the importance of work/life balance and offer a variety of programs and policies designed to create more flexible, responsive work environments supportive of commitments to community, home and family members. BPA also supports employees' overall wellness through its Be Well program, which helps employees adopt healthier lifestyles and feel better about their work/life balance. The program supports five key areas of life: career, community, financial, physical and social.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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