What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrician (Control Center). position at Bonneville Power Administration?
Duties
As An Electrician (Control Center), You Will
Conditions of employment
Key Requirements
When you apply you will be asked a series of questions to determine your eligibility for employment and your qualification for this position specifically. You must answer all of these questions completely and truthfully.
In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered.
Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to submit a thorough resume that directly relates to this position.
Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations (X-118C).Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out factors which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on this screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible.
The screen-out element for this position is: Ability to do the work of the position without normal supervision performing the majority of the High Voltage Electrician duties, including maintaining, installing, modifying, calibrating, repairing of electrical sub-stations, power generation/transmission/distribution equipment, and systems at 11,000 to 500,000 volts, and climbing, maintaining and repairing electrical sub-stations, and transformer banks.
Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.
In Addition To The Screen-out Element You Will Be Evaluated On The Following Job Elements Through Your Resume And Responses To The On-line Assessment Questionnaire
Working Conditions
Working conditions vary depending on tasks. Most work is performed inside, but some work is performed outside in all weather conditions. Work is performed around energized equipment, such as switchboards containing critical control circuits and servers where carelessness could cause a serious system disturbance or equipment outage. Work is performed in the Control Center at various heights in excess of 8 to12 feet installing conduit, pulling cable, and working on electrical equipment, which involves working in restricted and cramped spaces (e.g., under floor work). Work may be performed at height of approximately 100 feet when working communication tower equipment. Approved respiratory and safety equipment shall be worn when hazardous substances are being handled, (acid, solvents, etc.). At times work may be physically demanding. The work environment will occasionally include high noise levels or exposure to hazardous substances (e.g., solvents, fuel, etc.) that could, if precautions are not followed, pose a health risk.
Emergencies, critical system conditions, or outage limitations may require work at night or under serious time pressures. System priorities may require extended periods of overtime, including working weekends and holidays.
Physical Conditions
You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications. Your full resume will be made available to the hiring manager if you are referred.
Education
There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage Grade (WG) positions.
Additional information
Reasonable Accommodation Policy: Employees or applicants may request Reasonable Accommodation (RA) for assistance, when applying or competing for a job or performing a job due to their medical condition or to exercise their religious beliefs. If you need reasonable accommodation in the application or selection process, please contact the Staffing Specialist listed on this vacancy announcement.
Veterans Information
Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Telework
Selective Service Registration:
Hiring incentives may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate based on budget availability and in accordance with federal regulations.
BPA strives to ensure a safe and positive work environment.
We also understand the importance of work/life balance and offer a variety of programs and policies designed to create more flexible, responsive work environments supportive of commitments to community, home and family members. BPA also supports employees' overall wellness through its Be Well program, which helps employees adopt healthier lifestyles and feel better about their work/life balance. The program supports five key areas of life: career, community, financial, physical and social.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
As An Electrician (Control Center), You Will
- Install, adjust, maintain, and repair electrical equipment.
- Test, repair, and modify items including motors, small power tools, and other miscellaneous items.
- Assemble control or relay panels. Panels and/or server racks are drilled and instruments, switches, lights, and relays are mounted and wired according to design drawings in a shop setting.
- Install or modify existing switchboards by cutting, drilling, or mounting additional items and connecting wires as needed.
- Install or modify communication equipment by mounting or adjust antennas, reflectors, transmitting or receiving devices, emergency power supplies, and other equipment.
- Wire various control center building equipment, including equipment connect by wire and fiber optic conductors to control and communication equipment.
- De-energize and ground high-voltage equipment in order to safely complete work.
- Isolate equipment for repair or maintenance.
- Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned and incidental tasks related to maintenance of the control center.
Conditions of employment
Key Requirements
- You must be a United States Citizen.
- This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
- Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements.
- You will be required to report in person to the official duty location.
- Possess valid commercial driver's license (CDL) with all endorsements that are required to operate substation maintenance and construction equipment from state of residence. Possess a U.S. Motor Vehicle Operator Authorization or obtain within 30 days after appointment. Traffic citations indicating poor driving habits may disqualify applicants.
- This position requires an initial drug test prior to appointment and random drug or drug and alcohol testing thereafter. Failure to test or a positive result on random drug or drug and alcohol tests conducted after appointment may result in removal from Federal employment.
- This position requires a preemployment medical exam, at BPA expense, prior to appointment due to the physical requirements of the position.
- After employment, this position may be subject to periodic physical examinations, as prescribed by competent medical authority and at BPA expense, if exposed to health hazards.
- Become fully knowledgeable of and follow the safety practices of the BPA Accident Prevention Manual.
- Establish a residence in accordance with negotiated requirements that is within one hour or less commuting time under normal weather and road conditions, to the duty station headquarters.
- Possess within 1 year after appointment, and maintain continuously thereafter, a First Aid Card and a CPR card.
- Possess a clearance certificate and an electrical worker's permit or obtain them within 1 year of appointment and maintain continuously thereafter.
- Be certified on aerial lift or other equipment if assigned to use or operate.
- Take First Aid refresher training, when possible.
- Subject to call for emergency work at any time.
- Drive two and four-wheel drive vehicles normally used in substation maintenance and construction (e.g., pick up/boom truck).
- Be able to wear protective apparel such as respirators when required for worker safety.
- During the first year, new hires will be required to successfully complete the Power System Electrician orientation training. This includes evaluating employees on both written and performance tests.
When you apply you will be asked a series of questions to determine your eligibility for employment and your qualification for this position specifically. You must answer all of these questions completely and truthfully.
In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered.
Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to submit a thorough resume that directly relates to this position.
Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations (X-118C).Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out factors which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on this screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible.
The screen-out element for this position is: Ability to do the work of the position without normal supervision performing the majority of the High Voltage Electrician duties, including maintaining, installing, modifying, calibrating, repairing of electrical sub-stations, power generation/transmission/distribution equipment, and systems at 11,000 to 500,000 volts, and climbing, maintaining and repairing electrical sub-stations, and transformer banks.
Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.
In Addition To The Screen-out Element You Will Be Evaluated On The Following Job Elements Through Your Resume And Responses To The On-line Assessment Questionnaire
- Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision
- Ability To Use and Maintain Hand Tools (Electrical Work)
- Ability To Use Electrical Drawings
- Knowledge of Electrical Equipment
- Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
- Theory and Instruments (Electrical, Electronic) Used in Shop and Trade Practices
- Trouble shooting (electrical)
Working Conditions
Working conditions vary depending on tasks. Most work is performed inside, but some work is performed outside in all weather conditions. Work is performed around energized equipment, such as switchboards containing critical control circuits and servers where carelessness could cause a serious system disturbance or equipment outage. Work is performed in the Control Center at various heights in excess of 8 to12 feet installing conduit, pulling cable, and working on electrical equipment, which involves working in restricted and cramped spaces (e.g., under floor work). Work may be performed at height of approximately 100 feet when working communication tower equipment. Approved respiratory and safety equipment shall be worn when hazardous substances are being handled, (acid, solvents, etc.). At times work may be physically demanding. The work environment will occasionally include high noise levels or exposure to hazardous substances (e.g., solvents, fuel, etc.) that could, if precautions are not followed, pose a health risk.
Emergencies, critical system conditions, or outage limitations may require work at night or under serious time pressures. System priorities may require extended periods of overtime, including working weekends and holidays.
Physical Conditions
- Must be physically capable of performing all work without difficulty.
You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications. Your full resume will be made available to the hiring manager if you are referred.
Education
There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage Grade (WG) positions.
Additional information
- More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement.
- This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across DOE.
Reasonable Accommodation Policy: Employees or applicants may request Reasonable Accommodation (RA) for assistance, when applying or competing for a job or performing a job due to their medical condition or to exercise their religious beliefs. If you need reasonable accommodation in the application or selection process, please contact the Staffing Specialist listed on this vacancy announcement.
Veterans Information
Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Telework
Selective Service Registration:
Hiring incentives may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate based on budget availability and in accordance with federal regulations.
BPA strives to ensure a safe and positive work environment.
We also understand the importance of work/life balance and offer a variety of programs and policies designed to create more flexible, responsive work environments supportive of commitments to community, home and family members. BPA also supports employees' overall wellness through its Be Well program, which helps employees adopt healthier lifestyles and feel better about their work/life balance. The program supports five key areas of life: career, community, financial, physical and social.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.