Software Developer / Programmer 3

Job description

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*** | SUPPLEMENTAL LABOR MANAGEMENT OFFICE

ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION

Title & Level

Software Programmer 3

Work Group Location

Vancouver, WA

Specialty

C#.NET

Offsite Work Eligibility*

Telework Eligible - Must report to BPA duty station a minimum of 3 days per 2-week pay period or as required by BPA Workplace Manager

Organization

JDD

Number of Days Onsite

3 days per pay period.

Hours

Full-Time, up to 40 hours

Additional Information



Overtime

5% anticipated





On-Call

Yes Emergency/Backup Support (See Other Position Considerations)





Travel

Up to 5% local travel to/from meetings





FN Status

NOT open to Foreign Nationals





Investigation Type

SF-85, Standard Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions: Candidate must be able to pass this background investigation in order to qualify for and/or retain this position.

* Current telework, remote work and onsite support is based on BPA s business needs and is subject to change or termination at any time.

** Positions with the Remote Designation must reside in WA, OR, ID or MT.

Case-by-case exceptions may apply only when in the best interest of BPA.

OVERVIEW

Position

This contract Software Programmer 3 position will provide high level programming support to the Transmission Technology System
Development and Support (JDD) organization at *** (BPA).

The JDD organization develops and implements
customized technology solutions to support BPA s Control Centers (CC).

This position involves interpreting design specifications, assisting in
technical design, coding software, and following test and deployment procedures, complying with project documentation requirements,
and working on a development team using a mix of development methodologies including Agile.

This position will support one or more
teams as a software programmer.

Organization

JDD is unique in that we are the only group at BPA that does custom design, development, and maintenance of grid operations software
solutions.

Our group consists of six sub-teams of .Net and Java experts across multiple systems.

Candidates must have strong technical and
team skills to be able to do the job.

Utility experience is ideal.

Our team members must be able to learn and understand the complex
interactions between multiple interconnected systems to build creative solutions and find and fix unique problems.

We look for people
who possess intuition and sleuthing skills beyond the basic diagnostic skills.

Candidates also need the ability to understand and fulfill the
various compliance requirements that regulate our business, supporting the safety and security of our systems.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Note: All official drafts, documents and recommendations, as listed below, must be reviewed, finalized and approved / accepted by appropriate BPA manager or other federal personnel with the authority to do so.

Configure and support web applications using Microsoft Server s IIS administration tool.

Design, develop, test, and deploy n-tier C# .Net applications utilizing the .Net framework 3.5 (and later).

Provide administration of Windows Server (2008 or newer).



Identify and resolve problems in applications at all system tiers (e.g., Application, Server, Database, and Network).

Design, document, and communicate effective technical solutions meeting end-user requirements.

Analyze, test, and apply changes to the application environment under the prevailing change management procedures and requirements.

Work collaboratively with users and technical staff to design streamlined user interfaces.

Integrate with an existing Agile development team.



Collaborate with software developers, IT testing, and Users throughout the System Development Life Cycle.

Support and adhere to Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) standards and North American Electric Reliability Corporation critical infrastructure protection (NERC-CIP) compliance when performing assigned work.

Provide emergency and backup support for existing systems and functions.

(See Additional Requirements section.)

Serve as the point-of-contact and subject matter technical resource lead, as requested / assigned the BPA manager.

This work may include:

Break down technical work into tasks and provide reasonable time estimates for completion.

Review other developers code and provide technical constructive feedback where necessary to verify their code follows BPA and team coding standards and programming best practices.

Communicate status of project development work to project team, users, information system owners (ISOs) and others.

Analyze and propose technical designs that satisfy functional and non-functional requirements which also optimize the long-term maintainability of the system.

Identify and escalate technical bottlenecks and impediments to the project manager and information system owner.

Produce required project technical documentation.

Analyze data, identify quality assurance/quality control issues, and identify failure or maintenance trends, including issues that may have origins in upstream systems.

Produce code that coworkers can maintain and be agreeable to peer reviews.

Take over support of code written by other developers as needed.

Mark documents and maintain filing system(s), files, emails, and records in accordance with compliance requirements.

Share and disperse documents only to appropriate personnel (those with a Lawful Government Purpose (LGP) to know).

Mark and maintain all official records in accordance with the Information Security (INFOSEC) and Information Governance & Lifecycle Management (IGLM) standards and procedures.

Validate official records are accurately maintained for auditing purposes.

REQUIREMENTS

Education & Corresponding Experience (required on matrix)

Associate s or Bachelor s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering or a directly related field is preferred.

With a degree in the applicable fields, 5 years of experience is required.

Without an applicable degree, 7 years of experience is required.

Experience should include demonstrated software programming work experience in Computer Science/Information Technology and developing and implementing technology solutions.



Applicable certifications will count towards 1 year of experience and each applicable college degree will count towards 2 years of experience.

See Preferred Skills & Experience section for applicable certifications.

Required Technical Skills & Experience (required on matrix)

5 years of experience developing with .NET framework and C#

5 years of demonstrated expert level .NET programming within an experienced development team

Preferred Skills & Experience (optional on matrix)

Applicable certifications include: MSSQL, MySQL, Blazor Server/WASM, SCRUM.

5 years of experience with the following:

Object Oriented design principles

Database Access (For example: Entity Framework, NHibernate, or ADO.NET)

Microsoft Visual Studio IDE

Web services and socket-based protocols (i.e., XPATH, XML Schemas, XSLT, WCF, SOAP)

Web application development using WebForms and MVC

JavaScript front-end frameworks (i.e., Angular, React, VueJS)

Version Control Systems (i.e., TFS, Subversion, Git, Mercurial)

Experience with Microsoft shell languages (DOS/Batch/PowerShell)

Database Access (design and query Microsoft databases using SQL)

Additional Requirements (not required on matrix)



Valid U.S. Driver s License is required.

Other Position Considerations

Emergency and backup support - Required to provide limited personal contact information (phone numbers only) for emergency callouts, carry a BPA supplied cell phone/pager (if applicable), and work non-core hours when requested.

May be required to work on an after-hours, on-call rotation with other team members.

Appendices

The following appendices apply to this position and may be downloaded from the Fieldglass Reference Library:



Emergency Relocation Group



Offsite Work

Attendance at all conferences, workshops, training, etc.

must be pre-approved by SLMO.

Requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Approval is subject to the most current guidance provided to SLMO by BPA or DOE and is subject to change at any time.

SLMO reserves the right to negotiate attendance on billable/non-billable hours and reimbursement of travel costs with the supplier.

Reimbursable travel costs must adhere to the Federal Travel Regulations and be submitted via an expense sheet in Fieldglass.

CLOSELY ASSOCIATED RESPONSIBILITIES & REQUIRED ASSOCIATED MITIGATION MEASURES

The following list of potential inherently governmental risk areas and the measures that SLMO-Compliance has determined MUST be in place in your organization, via processes and procedures, in order to mitigate those associated risks.

The BPA manager s acceptance of the API serves as the manager s attestation that all mitigation measures listed below are or will be established and adhered to in their org.

Area of potential Closely Associated / Inherently Government function

Mitigation Measures

Area of potential Closely Associated / Inherently Government function

Mitigation Measures

Access to Confidential / Sensitive Information

CFTE MUST sign NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreements) at beginning of assignments.



CFTE MUST complete annual Information Security and Privacy Awareness training.

CFTE MUST complete and pass background investigations of an appropriate level.

Acquisition Planning / Source Selection

CFTE are not permitted to serve as voting members for acquisition selections.



All purchasing decisions MUST be made by appropriate federal personnel (Contracting Officers).

All acquisition documents (requirements,
SOW s, evaluation criteria, etc.) MUST be reviewed, finalized and approved by appropriate BPA federal personnel.



ONLY Contracting Officers are authorized to obligate BPA funds.

Agency / Org Planning

All drafts, documents, materials and recommendations, MUST be reviewed, finalized and approved by appropriate BPA federal personnel.

Budget / Finance Prep

ONLY Federal Employees may determine budget priorities & allocations.



BFTE MUST control, and finalize / approve ALL budgets and related documentation, including that for projects, programs and Organizations.













Contract Management

ALL Contractual documents, including invoices MUST be finalized / approved by appropriate Federal personnel.



All contract related decisions (modifications, changes, performance) MUST be determined by appropriate federal personnel (COs).

Decision Making

CFTE may provide input and recommendations to decision-makers.

ONLY appropriate federal personnel may make decisions which obligate BPA resources or to a specific course of action.


Direction & Control
(directing BFTE)

CFTE are not permitted to direct the actions of federal employees (BFTE) or have any control or input into their performance.



Work of BFTE MUST be assigned by federal manager, supervisor, Program / Resource manager or other appropriate designee.

Disposing Govt.

Property

ALL decisions regarding the disposal of BPA property MUST be made by appropriate federal personnel; and, all property dispositions MUST be directed and controlled by the Investment Recovery Center (IRC).

Dissemination of Agency/Policy Information / Training

All training and any information that is to be disseminated MUST be either 1) per established policy, process, procedure, or practice; or, 2) reviewed, finalized and approved by appropriate BPA federal personnel.

Inspection / IT Testing

Processes and procedures MUST ensure Federal personnel review inspection findings and CFTE recommendations before acceptance or rejection of material(s) / item(s).

HR Support

CFTE may assist with HR functions per established procedures, processes and guidelines (e.g., timekeeping).

ALL work products MUST be reviewed and finalized by appropriate federal employees.

Policy Development


BPA s process for Policy development includes multiple levels of federal review prior to acceptance / adoption.

Interpretation of Policy/Regulations

ONLY BPA federal employees MAY determine the applicability and interpretation of regulations.



CFTE are not permitted to interpret regulations for or on behalf of BPA.

Regulations are interpreted by federal personnel and communicated via standards, guides, policies and processes.

Representing BPA


Contract workers are required to identify themselves and their employer in signature blocks, in introductions and have a nameplate outside their cubicle.

CFTE MUST receive written VP approval to represent BPA at outside events, such as workshops, seminars or conferences.



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CFTE NON-CRAFT HIRING SAFETY TRAINING MATRIX



CONTRACT FULL TIME EQUIVALENT (CFTE)

NON-CRAFT HIRING SAFETY TRAINING MATRIX



Purpose:

The Contract Full Time Equivalent (CFTE) Hiring Safety Training Matrix is a hazard assessment for CFTE personnel routine tasks.

It is intended to set a common understanding on training requirements between the CFTE personnel and the *** (BPA) managers/supervisors.

BPA Requesting Managers should complete this form and coordinate with BPA Supplemental Labor Office during the procurement process to ensure the CFTE position includes a list of required trainings associated with identified tasks, conditions, and exposures.

Each task, condition, and exposure indicate which training courses are required, who shall provide those trainings, and when those trainings shall occur.

This form is intended only as a reference document for contractors.

BPA Requesting Manager

(Last, First MI)

Kawaley, Gordon, A

Date

09/08/2025

CFTE Job Title

Software Programmer 3

Org

JDD

PPE provided by Supplier or Contractor?

Yes No

If yes, list required PPE: Click or tap here to enter text.



Identify which Supplier or Contractor medical surveillance programs are required, if any*

Respirator User

Asbestos

Lead

Silica

Hearing Conservation

Other: Click or tap here to enter text.

No Medical Surveillance

*BPA Requesting Managers may use equivalent Job Title Position Hazard Assessments or project Job Hazard Analyses as indicators for which medical surveillance programs may be required.

Direct any questions regarding medical surveillance program requirements to the BPA Industrial Hygienist, ***, or ***.

Instructions for BPA Requesting Manager: This template has been pre-populated with tasks and hazards generally associated with CFTE non-craft positions.

BPA Requesting Managers must review this document during the CFTE procurement process.

The BPA Requesting Manager will:

Select the checkbox next to each task/condition/exposure that may be encountered during the normal course of the assignment.

Identify if the mitigation for applicable tasks/conditions/exposures will be provided by BPA or the Contractor (supplier).

Indicate when the mitigation must occur (pre-hire, post-hire, pre-task).

Pre-Hire Training should be completed prior to the CFTE starting their assignment.

Post-Hire training should be completed prior to exposure to a hazardous environment and/or conducting work at a BPA worksite.

Pre-Task Training should be completed prior to conducting the associated task.

Once complete, the BPA Requesting Manager will send the completed document to the Supplemental Labor Management Office.

The listed tasks, conditions, and exposures are not all inclusive.

New processes, unusual tasks, or equipment may trigger the need for specialized training.

Consult with your local Safety Manager or BPA Safety Training Manager for guidance.

BPA provided safety training will be the same training provided to Federal Workers.

For the General Comments section, BPA Requesting Managers can list anything that was not already covered and provide clarification to the BPA COR to better understand the CFTE position.

It may include tasks, conditions, and/or exposures that are unique to a particular position, work site, or person.

For more information on the PHA process/requirement, reference the Safety and Occupational Health Manual, Safety Management Systems Chapter.

Direct any questions regarding training requirements or issues related to this form to the BPA Safety Training Manager, ***, or ***.

Office & Remote Work/Telework Hazards

Task / Condition / Exposure

Required Training

Contractor (C) or BPA (B) Provided

Pre-Hire Training

Post-Hire Training

Pre-Task Training



Exposed to a fire in the building

BPA manager will advise of evacuation protocol and designated gathering location.

Annual fire drills will be conducted.

C









Exposed to an earthquake while in the building

BPA manager will advise of evacuation protocol and designated gathering location.

C









Operating office tools (paper cutter, paper punch, staplers, etc.)



None Identified

C







Task / Condition / Exposure

Required Training

Contractor (C) or BPA (B) Provided

Pre-Hire Training

Post-Hire Training

Pre-Task Training



Performing tasks that may result in repetitive motion injuries, prolonged sitting and computer use

Optional: SUFS Move Safe (HRMIS (phone number removed))

C









Ergonomics

Recognize the hazards and know when it is appropriate to stretch and take breaks; ensure a proper desk, chair, and equipment adjusted at the appropriate level; ensure proper lighting.

Any ergonomic assessment to be provided by the supplier.

C









Performing tasks that may result in slips, trips or falls such as carrying boxes and walking on stairs or slick surfaces

Review SOHM Chapter 9

C











Optional: Slips, Trips & Falls Training (HRMIS (phone number removed))

C









Adding electronic devices that were not previously part of the home (monitors, chargers, computing equipment, etc.)

None Identified.

On-the-job familiarization (if using BPA-issued equipment).

Choose an item.







Travel / Field Operation Hazards

Task / Condition / Exposure

Required Training

Contractor (C) or BPA (B) Provided

Pre-Hire Training

Post-Hire Training

Pre-Task Training



Driving vehicles on public and/or non-public roads

Review SOHM Chapter 19

Choose an item.











Defensive/Distracted Driving (HRMIS (phone number removed))

Choose an item.









Worker operates forklifts

Forklift Certification

Choose an item.









Worker operates a fire extinguisher

Fire Extinguisher Use

Choose an item.









Worker operates hand tools

None Identified

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Worker uses personal protective equipment

Personal Protective Equipment

Choose an item.









Worker may be exposed to shock and arc-flash hazard

Shock & Arc Flash Awareness

Choose an item.











Shock & Arc Flash Basic

Choose an item.











Shock & Arc Flash Advanced / Refresher

Choose an item.









Worker may contact but will not disturb Asbestos Containing Material (ACM) or Potentially Asbestos Containing Material (PACM) 2

Asbestos Awareness

Choose an item.









Worker required to work in remote areas where bear encounters may take place

Bear Pepper Spray Training

Choose an item.









Worker exposed to rodent and bird droppings1

Biological/Vermin/Hanta Virus

Choose an item.









Worker exposed to hot and/or cold environments





None Identified

Choose an item.







Task / Condition / Exposure

Required Training

Contractor (C) or BPA (B) Provided

Pre-Hire Training

Post-Hire Training

Pre-Task Training



Worker exposed to chemicals, such as herbicides or pesticides;

Herbicide Cert.

Ref.

4-hr

Choose an item.











Herb Certification 8-hr

Choose an item.











Hazardous Communication

Choose an item.









Worker exposed to lead2

Lead Awareness

Choose an item.











Lead Worker Training

Choose an item.









Worker exposed to mercury

None Identified

Choose an item.









Worker exposed to noise2

Hearing Conservation (Initial)

Hearing Conservation (Annual)

Choose an item.









Worker exposed to silica2

Silica - Awareness

Choose an item.









Worker works at heights higher than 4

Fall Protection, Awareness

Choose an item.











Fall Protection, General

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Fall Protection, Advanced

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Ladder Safety

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Fall Protection, Advanced (TLM)

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Worker is required to take first aid and may be called on to render first aid for: workers on high voltage lines and/or equipment; worker works in remote areas

First Aid/CPR/AED

(Red Cross or AHA Accredited)



Required only if specified in the API

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Worker performs work alone in remote areas

Wilderness Adv.

First Aid

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Worker may prepare, transport or receive hazardous materials

DOT 1: Introduction, Classification, and the Hazardous Materials Table

DOT 2: Packaging, Labeling, Marking, and Placarding

DOT 3: Shipping Papers

DOT 4: Loading and Storage

DOT: Security for Shipment of Hazardous Materials

Hazardous Materials: Shipping Lithium Batteries under DOT Exemptions

DOT Hazardous Material Awareness for the General Hazmat Employee









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1 BPA workplace manager to review Hantavirus Prevention Procedure 420-240-1 before performing task.



2 These exposures may require enrollment in a Medical Surveillance Program.

Ensure page 1 is marked accordingly.

Other Specific Hazards

Task / Condition / Exposure

Required Training

Contractor (C) or BPA (B) Provided

Pre-Hire Training

Post-Hire Training

Pre-Task Training



SAMPLE: Worker may make infrequent visits to field locations or substations

Worker complete the PPE assessment in the SOHM to determine need for PPE such as hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, safety vests, Arc Flash clothing or steel-toed boots.

B



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General Comments

BPA Requesting Manager Comments/Additional Considerations:

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Required Skill Profession

Other General