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Power System Dispatcher

Department of Energy - Multiple Locations

Posted May 6, 2026

Benefits

Parental leave
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Non-birth-parent leave
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Family-building benefits
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Mental health support
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Salary
$118K-$197K From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)
$61,842 U.S. median for this role
Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)
+1.9% - Slower

155% above the BLS role benchmark for operations aggregate.

Matched to SOC 11-1021 - Operations aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

Role function
Operations From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
Seniority
Mid From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Schedule

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Weekend work
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Company

Company stage
Public-company From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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Where they hire

Hires in: AZ, CA, CO, SD From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

About this role

Power System Dispatcher Multiple Locations Summary This position is part of the WAPA-RMR-Rocky Mountain Region, Sierra Nevada Region, Desert Southwest Region, or Upper Great Plains. As a Power System Dispatcher, you will be responsible for the real-time operations of Bulk Power Systems (BPS) performing actions during normal and emergency conditions. This open and continuous announcement establishes a standing register of eligible applicants. See Additional Information section. Duties As a Power System Dispatcher, you will: Creates and maintains accurate logs to document operations. Records pertinent dispatcher actions, decisions and observations. Reviews logs, reports, and receives pertinent verbal information from departing dispatchers to ascertain present conditions of the power system. Coordinates actions with other personnel and management to implement operations plans. Complies with the Operating Instructions from the Reliability Coordinator and/or other power system operating entities for both real-time and next-day operating events. Operates AC-DC-AC converter stations and places associated converter equipment in service and removes equipment from services via the Energy Management System (EMS). Utilizes EMS and other advanced applications to control, record, modify parameters, verify, and analyze BPS and lower voltage systems operational data. Requirements Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. This employer participates in the e-Verify program. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation. May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period. Employees serving on a probationary or trial period may be terminated at any time during the probationary or trial period for performance,

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