Public Utilities Specialist (Reliability Compliance)

The primary duties of this position are: Primary advisor for the region's NERC Compliance for Operations and Planning under the Regional Hydropower Business Line Manager. Recommends, establishes, and manages Reliability Compliance Program policies directly associated with NERC/WECC standards and ensures policies are in alignment with Reclamation's mission and goals. Interprets and implements Federal policy and regulations. Interprets NERC/WECC standards and requirements. Analyzes emerging issues and practices, develops or recommends policies, processes, and procedures to comply with Reliability Standards, and provides advice on compliance with NERC/WECC standards on the Region's generating and mechanical equipment, operating procedures, and practices. Establishes direction in business-based risk assessments for the Region's compliance with NERC/WECC standards. Proposes and implements policy evaluation procedures and monitors schedules for development and resolution of policy issues wit