General Counsel and Senior Vice President

The General Counsel and Senior Vice President is responsible for providing executive leadership which encompasses the planning, development, and administration of Western Area Power Administration (WAPA)'s legal services.

The incumbent will serve as General Counsel and Senior Vice President which as a key member of the DOE WAPA senior leadership team As the General Counsel and Senior Vice President, you will: Be responsible for legal counsel on WAPA's position regarding all wholesale electricity business, legislative, regulatory, DOE and WAPA policy and other changes which directly or indirectly impact WAPA's mission.

Direct organizational activities, frame strategic plans based on broad organizational assessments and evaluate long-term organizational objectives.

Oversee and direct the internal organization, staffing, policies, and personnel authorities required to carry out the responsibilities of the organization, including the recruitment of senior managers and technical experts necessary to ensure the success of the program.

Supervise the work of and assignments made by Assistant General Counsels to staff attorneys; provides policy, technical, and administrative guidance, coordinate projects, and direct all legal activities from research through litigation, which may include personal involvement in the most comprehensive or precedent setting projects or actions.

Exercise review and supervisory authority for all legal work at WAPA including that pertaining to power marketing and transmission management; sales and operations; construction, supply and services contracts and claims; property management including acquisition or disposal of real and personal property; personnel law, labor relations and related administrative matters; and ethical restrictions that apply to Federal employees.

Maintain continual relationships with top level management officials and key representatives of other Federal agencies, local public bodies, private and publicly owned utilities, and various interest groups on all legal matters affecting WAPA.

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. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

APPLICANTS MUST MEET ALL OF THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES.

Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume must clearly demonstrate that you possess the following technical qualifications.

TQ 1: Demonstrated experience with electric utility operations laws and regulations, encompassing power generation/transmission (Federal Power Act/FERC), environmental compliance (NEPA), construction/supply/services contracting and claims, real and personal property management (acquisition/disposal), personnel and labor relations, ethics, and fiscal matters.

TQ 2: Demonstrated skill developing a strategy to communicate, interpret, and advocate for complex legal matters arising in a broad range of legal practice (i.e. drafting and negotiating contracts, dispute resolution, litigation); provide legal advice to senior executives; assess and prioritize client and organizational needs; and manage and supervise a full-service legal office that represents the organization.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs.

If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position.

There are five ECQs: ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.

ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.

ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.

ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.

ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs.

Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.