Overview
Deputy Chief Operating Officer. Jobs in Portland, OR at Bonneville Power Administration
Title: Deputy Chief Operating Officer.
Company: Bonneville Power Administration
Location: Portland, OR
Duties
Powering the Northwest: Lead Our Operational Future
At Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), our mission is to deliver reliable, clean power and sustain the economic and environmental health of the Pacific Northwest. As our next Deputy Chief Operating Officer (COO), you won't just manage operations-you will directly shape the strategic decisions and organizational culture that keep our region moving.
We are looking for an established leader from our talented ranks to step into this executive, high-impact role. Working hand-in-hand with the Chief Operating Officer, you will exercise shared authority to guide our core functions and business lines, champion operational excellence, and lead a dedicated team of over 2,200 professionals.
Key Leadership Duties
- Drive Strategic Agency Decisions at the National Level Represent our organization in high-level national discussions alongside the Administrator and Chief Administrative Officer. You will collaborate directly with top officials at the Department of Energy to align our regional strategies with national energy policies.
- Provide Direct Executive Guidance to Business Unit Leaders Serve as a trusted advisor and director to our senior leadership team. You will oversee and support Vice Presidents across crucial business lines-including Power Services, Transmission Services, and Environment, Fish, and Wildlife-to ensure seamless operations and unified goals.
- Lead Enterprise-Wide Change and Innovation Design and champion major initiatives that integrate people, processes, and technology. You will steer large-scale organizational improvements, helping our teams smoothly transition through updates and adopt modern, efficient ways of working.
- Champion Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement Proactively identify areas for growth across our workflows and execute solutions to enhance performance. You will ensure our internal operations are cost-effective, high-performing, and fully aligned with our long-term strategic plans.
- Manage and Allocate Vital Organizational Resources Make critical decisions regarding how we distribute funding, manage staff, and utilize organizational resources. You will oversee budget formulations and direct the COO expense pool to maximize efficiency and support our critical programs.
- Mentor, Develop, and Empower Our Diverse Workforce Actively promote a supportive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture. You will oversee talent development, guide subordinate managers on performance standards, and ensure every employee has fair access to career advancement and training opportunities.
- Strengthen Crucial Partnerships and Build Coalitions Serve as a key liaison to build strong, collaborative relationships across the Department of Energy, other federal agencies, state and local governments, and regional organizations. You will navigate complex discussions to build consensus on vital regional energy issues.
- Ensure Mission Delivery and Environmental Stewardship Take direct ownership of business initiatives designed to keep BPA a leading engine of the Pacific Northwest's economic prosperity and environmental sustainability, ensuring we meet our commitments to the communities we serve.
Requirements
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.
- First time supervisors will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period.
- This position requires an initial drug test prior to appointment and random drug or drug and alcohol testing thereafter. Failure to test or a positive result on random drug or drug and alcohol tests conducted after appointment may result in removal from Federal employment.
- This position requires a preemployment medical exam, at BPA expense, prior to appointment due to the physical requirements of the position.
- This position has been designated as High Risk and requires a security clearance at the DOE "Q" level; the incumbent will be required to access, process, use, and safeguard classified information. The incumbent is required to obtain and maintain this clearance level; failure to do so may result in separation from federal service.
Qualifications
This is a temporary promotion, not to exceed one (1) year, may be extended up to five (5) year's total; may be made permanent without further competition. Upon termination of the promotion, you will be returned to your original position of record, or to a different position of equivalent grade and pay. Temporary promotions may be terminated at any time based on the needs of management.
If you are currently employed at a grade equivalent to, or higher than the advertised position, the action will be considered a detail for processing purposes, and no salary increase will be associated with accepting the position. Details are processed in 120-day increments and may be extended up to two (2) year's total; additional extensions may be approved at the discretion of the Human Resources Service Center Director. Upon termination of the detail, you will be returned to your original position of record. Details may be terminated at any time based on needs of management.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
A qualified candidate's resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-14) in the Federal service.
Specialized experience for this position is defined as: 1) Developing and recommending long-range strategic business objectives, operational plans, and enterprise-level policies for a large, complex organization, such as a utility or major function within a utility; 2) Directing the operations of multiple, diverse business lines or major programs, ensuring the integration of goals and the effective use of financial and personnel resources to achieve strategic initiatives; AND 3) Representing an organization at a senior level to negotiate or justify major programs and resources with internal and external executive stakeholders.
"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 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.
Additional information
- This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across DOE
EEO Policy:
Reasonable 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.
Reasonable 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
Veterans Information:
Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Telework:
Selective Service Registration:
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.?
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.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
