p>The knowledge, skills, abilities and education required for entry into this job include the following: 1-2 years related experience in addition to preferred degree or its equivalence in additional demonstrated directly related experience/education;
Ability to fully learn the operation, maintenance and technical design applications;
Demonstrates ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering and technology to solve broadly defined engineering and technical problems of the discipline;
Develops leadership skills;
Ability to develop oral, written and graphic communication skills, including technical writing and ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature;
Develops organizational and project management skills;
Demonstrates personal computer skills and knowledge and use of various software programs: general software such as Microsoft Office products including Word, PowerPoint and Excel. (Substation Operations Technical Specialist I employees will not be solely responsible for oversight or commissioning of any of the systems/devices independently; at this level, a Tech Spec II or III would accompany the Tech Spec I).