Vegetation Program Specialist

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.

**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.