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Data Modeler 1
First Tek, Inc.
🇺🇸 United States
On-site
Manager or above
5 days ago
- SCADA
- Data Modeling
- FISMA
- NIST
- UI/UX
- Visual Studio
- forklift certification
- First Aid
- CPR
- AED
- Hazmat
5 days ago
*** | SUPPLEMENTAL LABOR MANAGEMENT OFFICE
ADDITIONAL PROCUREMENT INFORMATION (API)
Title & Level
Data Modeler 1
Work Group Location
Spokane, WA
Specialty
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
Offsite Work Eligibility*
Routine Telework Eligible
Organization
JDE
Number of Days Onsite
3 days per federal pay period
Hours
Full-Time, up to 40 hours
Additional Information
Additional days in office may be required during training period or as requested
Overtime
0% anticipated
On-Call
No
Travel
Up to 0%
FN Status
NOT open to Foreign Nationals
* Current telework, remote work and onsite support is based on BPA’s business needs and is subject to change or termination at any time.
** Assignments 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
Assignment
This contract Data Modeler assignment will provide support to the Energy Management Systems (EMS) organization (JDE) at *** (BPA) in maintaining accurate and up-to-date EMS databases and displays. Energy Management Systems (EMS) are used by Dispatchers to monitor, control, and optimize the power grid.
This position will support the operations and maintenance of EMS Habitat systems hosted on the core Control Center Network (CCN) and the CCN DMZ. This position will perform EMS Habitat system data modeling, display modeling, database updates, providing customer coordination, facilitating custom software scripts, and maintaining quality documentation.
Organization
Operational Technology Services (J-OT) provides technology management oversight and leadership to enable Transmission Services to carry out BPA’s mission and achieve strategic business objectives. Application Services (JD) is responsible for the planning, analysis, design, engineering, delivery, and maintenance support of systems used to provide safe and reliable real- time control, dispatch, analysis, management, and protection of the management system. JDE provides life-cycle support for Energy Management Systems (EMS) used in support of BPA’s control centers. Organizational responsibility also includes verification of applicable cyber security functions (per North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), and BPA standards); and, supplemental project support
ASSIGNMENT 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.
Implement changes according to defined timelines in the modeling of Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) data in the SCADAMOM database
Implement changes according to defined timelines in the modeling of substation interconnections in the NETMOM database
Implement changes according to defined timelines in the modeling of Inter-Control Center Communications Protocol (ICCP) data in the OAGMOM database
Validate models, including interdependencies between the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and Network models critical to the safety and reliability of the power grid.
Develop and maintain user-interface displays in accordance with dispatcher specifications, including one-line diagrams, Intertie Protection Scheme (IPS) and Remedial Action Scheme (RAS) displays and tabular displays. This requires a working knowledge of e-terraHabitat display builders.
Provide support for the bi-weekly deployment of updated EMS databases and displays to the operational systems, coordinating closely with BPA Dispatchers at both Dittmer Control Center (DCC) and Munro Control Center (MCC) and assist with unscheduled/emergency deployments
Develop and maintain documentation related to all EMS database and display maintenance and troubleshooting.
Collaborate with EMS teams, Dittmer and Munro Dispatch, T&E, the field and other stakeholders to develop modeling and user display standards to promote reliability and consistency.
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/Information Technology or a closely-related technical discipline is preferred:
1 year of experience is required with an applicable Bachelor’s Degree.
3 years of experience is required with an applicable Associate’s Degree.
5 years of experience is required without a degree or applicable degree.
Experience should include working with logical data models, not just physical/DBA experience
Required Technical Skills & Experience (required on matrix)
At least 1 year of “User Interface/User Experience” (UI/UX) design experience and at least 1 year of hands-on experience modeling and supporting real-time critical data; or
At least 1 year of experience providing support to an electric utility control center and at least 1 year of experience working with Industrial Control Systems (e.g., SCADA)
Preferred Skills & Experience (optional on matrix)
1 year of hands-on experience working with hierarchical databases in Client-Alstom products to model power grid information for use in a control center environment.
Experience conducting data modeling sessions with business users and technical staff, which includes conveying complex ideas both verbally and in written form.
Knowledge of and understanding of database management system administration with regard to performance, configuration and denormalization.
Experience leading efforts to verify system test data is loaded accurately and in timely manner.
Knowledge of Client-Alstom e-terraHabitat databases and displays.
Knowledge of NERC-CIP and FISMA requirements.
Experience with Microsoft Visual Studio.
Additional Requirements (not required on matrix)
Valid U.S. Driver’s License is required.
Other Assignment Considerations
The contract worker selected for this position must sing a Client-Alstom Non-Disclosure Agreement.
Appendices
The following appendices apply to this assignment and may be downloaded from the Fieldglass Reference Library:
Offsite Work
Training Expectations (Worker is expected to keep current on the latest technologies and skills required for the assignment.)
Training Type
Details
Provided by
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 is a list of potential inherently governmental risk areas and the measures that SLMO-Compliance has determined must be in place, via processes and procedures, to mitigate the associated risks. The BPA manager’s acceptance of the API or CWSD serves as their attestation that all applicable mitigation measures listed below are or will be established and adhered to in their organization.
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. (Does not apply to Craft 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 another 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)
Trudeau, Nicholas A.
Date
12/01/2025
CFTE Job Title
Data Modeler 1
Org
JDE
PPE provided by Supplier or Contractor?
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Identify which Supplier or Contractor medical surveillance programs are required, if any*
☐ Respirator User
☐ Asbestos
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☐ Hearing Conservation
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*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
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BPA manager will advise of evacuation protocol and designated gathering location. Annual fire drills will be conducted.
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Operating office tools (paper cutter, paper punch, staplers, etc.)
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Performing tasks that may result in repetitive motion injuries, prolonged sitting and computer use
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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.
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Adding electronic devices that were not previously part of the home (monitors, chargers, computing equipment, etc.)
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Travel / Field Operation Hazards
Task / Condition / Exposure
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Contractor (C) or BPA (B) Provided
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Driving vehicles on public and/or non-public roads
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Worker operates forklifts
Forklift Certification
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Fire Extinguisher Use
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Worker operates hand tools
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Worker may be exposed to shock and arc-flash hazard
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Worker may contact but will not disturb Asbestos Containing Material (ACM) or Potentially Asbestos Containing Material (PACM) 2
Asbestos Awareness
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Worker required to work in remote areas where bear encounters may take place
Bear Pepper Spray Training
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Worker exposed to chemicals, such as herbicides or pesticides;
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Worker works at heights higher than 4’
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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
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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
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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
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SAMPLE: Worker may make infrequent visits to field locations or substations
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