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Join BPA's IT team in Power System Development & Support (JDP) under Application Services (JD), Information Technology (J).\n\nAs an IT Specialist, you will design, build, and optimize mission-critical software and high-performance data systems that keep regional power flowing reliably. If you thrive on solving complex technical challenges, modernizing applications, and driving high-impact digital solutions, bring your software and data expertise to our team!\nDuties\n\n As an IT Specialist you stand at the intersection of modern software engineering and vital infrastructure. In this role, you won't just maintain routine systems; you will architect, engineer, and modernize the core applications and data platforms that keep the regional electric grid operating seamlessly 24/7/365.\n\nIf you are a talented software engineer, systems designer, or data architect looking to solve complex technical challenges with real-world public impact, this is your opportunity to lead, innovate, and shape the future of clean energy technology. In this position, you will:\n\n Design, code, test, and deploy resilient, enterprise-scale software applications that directly support regional power operations. You will modernize source code, integrate modern frameworks, and implement dependable solutions that meet demanding performance and security benchmarks.\n\n Champion engineering excellence by establishing modern software development standards. You will build modular, reusable components and intuitive user interfaces that accelerate future development cycles and elevate software quality across the team.\n\n Partner directly with operational teams and business leaders to translate complex business needs into clean, robust system requirements. You will evaluate new technical approaches, conduct feasibility studies, and resolve intricate software and integration hurdles.\n\n Design, build, and optimize enterprise databases and data pipelines that handle high-volume power system data. You will develop data models, maintain database schemas, and ensure data integrity, availability, and seamless retrieval across multiple platforms.\n\n Monitor database health, execute performance-tuning initiatives, troubleshoot queries, and collaborate on data warehousing and advanced analytics systems. You will also help plan and execute database upgrades and migrations to modern data platforms.\n\n Provide technical guidance to developers, analysts, and project contractors. You will lead discussions on software methodologies, offer code reviews, guide junior team members through challenging programming issues, and present technical recommendations to leadership.\n\nThis 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!\n\nRequirements\nConditions of employment\n\n 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.\n\nWhen 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.\n\nKey Requirements:\n\n You must be a United States Citizen.\n\n This employer participates in the e-Verify program.\n\n Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements.\n\n You will be required to report in person to the official duty location.\n\nConditions of Employment:\n\n Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.\n\n May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.\n\n Qualifications\n\n BASIC REQUIREMENT: Experience must be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate.\n\nFor all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled.\n\n Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.\n\n Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.\n\n Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.\n\n Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.\n\nTo meet this requirement, you must demonstrate proficiency in each of the four competencies listed above as follows:\n\nGS-12: Advanced - You can perform the actions associated with each of these competencies without assistance. You are recognized within your immediate organization as \"a person to ask\" when difficult questions arise regarding each of these competencies. Focus is on broad organizational/professional issues; You have consistently provided practical/relevant ideas and perspectives on process or practice improvements which may easily be implemented; You are capable of coaching others in the application of each of these competencies by translating complex nuances relating to each competency into easy to understand terms; You participate in senior level discussions regarding these competencies; You assist in the development of reference and resource materials in these competencies.\n\nSPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience: 1) translating business and functional requirements into technical specifications while analyzing and resolving software and system design issues; and 2) writing, testing, debugging, and maintaining software applications and databases using structured development methods, programming languages, and database query tools.\n\n\"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.\n\nYou must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.\n\n Education\n\n There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position.\n\n Additional information\n\n Under the Employee Referral Bonus program, certain BPA employees may be eligible for a monetary award for referring outside candidates for this difficult-to-fill position. The referring employee must complete the form BPA F 33300.01e and email it to  by midnight of the closing date of the job posting.\n\n This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across DOE.\n\nEEO Policy: USAJOBS Help Center | Equal employment opportunity policy\n\nReasonable Accommodation Policy: Employees or applicants may request Reasonable Accommodation (RA) for assistance, when applying or competing for a job or performing a job due to their medical condition or to exercise their religious beliefs. If you need reasonable accommodation in the application or selection process, please contact the Staffing Specialist listed on this vacancy announcement. USAJOBS Help Center | Reasonable accommodation policy\n\nReasonable Accommodation for USAHire: 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 reasonable accommodation in your online application. Requests for Reasonable Accommodations for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for Reasonable Accommodation must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations 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 Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a Reasonable Accommodation, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here.\n\nVeterans Information: USAJOBS Help Center - Veterans\n\nVeterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.\n\nTelework: https://www.opm.gov/telework/\n\nSelective Service Registration: http://www.sss.gov/ - Who must register: https://www.sss.gov/faq/#who-needs-to-register\n\nHiring incentives may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate based on budget availability and in accordance with federal regulations.\n\nBPA strives to ensure a safe and positive work environment.\n\nWe 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.\n\n 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.\n\n A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. 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