Lineman Foreman III.

Duties

Supervisory Responsibilities

As a Lineman Foreman III, you will:

• Assign Duties. Plan and schedule daily work assignments to insure maximum use of resources and achievement of priority work within guidelines established by the Regional Manager. Explain overall nature of work to be performed and each employee's part in it. Direct performance of projects and delegates jobs to subordinates.
• Maintain Discipline. Lead, influence, and maintain discipline of subordinate employees. Insure compliance with regulations, procedures, and working rules.
• Enforce Safety Rules. Instruct crew in proper work and safety practices, and enforces safety regulations and safe work practices. Investigate all accidents involving subordinates. Complete required accident reports promptly.
• Review and Inspect Work. Responsible for completing the assigned jobs properly and effectively, reviewing and inspecting the work of subordinates. Inform supervisor of conditions found and work performed.
• Responsible for Quantity and Quality of Specific Tasks. Responsible and accountable to the supervisor for the satisfactory and timely completion of all specific tasks involved in the work performed. Discuss problems and possible work improvements with crew. Take necessary corrective action to insure accomplishment of the workload by revision of methods, changing assignments or use of equipment and material.
  
  

Planning And Scheduling

• Short-Range Planning and Scheduling. Plan and schedule work to be done from assignments given by supervisor on a short-term basis. This involves work to be performed on a monthly program developed by supervisor. Determine and revise personnel, material and equipment requirements and methods. Approve leave and time reports.
• Long-Range Planning and Scheduling. Plan and schedule work to be performed on a yearly basis, directing the overall performance of all tests and inspections, resolving the more difficult problems, and determining remedial action. Make decisions on questions and problems that arise, making long-range plans based on knowledge of system operating conditions, and transmission line equipment history. Makes estimates of manpower and dollar requirements for particular jobs. Maintain spare parts and other materials to be used on various jobs in accordance with System Maintenance Standards and makes recommendations on the type and number to be stocked, considering past experience and future maintenance plans. Develop methods and procedures for layout and assignment of maintenance work.
• Scheduling of Crews and Activities. Responsible for the overall coordination to see that the different crafts, such as operating engineers, teamsters, etc., working together, perform the total job in a proper and efficient manner.
  
  

Administrative

• Review Employees' Performance and Recommend Personnel Actions. Evaluate employees' performance and takes action as needed to improve skills, increase job satisfaction, improve conduct, resolve employee problems and develop team spirit. Recommend personnel actions and official commendations to the Regional Manager.
• Identify, Plan, and Implement Training. Determine what orientation, instruction, and training members of the crew, including assigned Apprentices, need in proper work and safety practices and provides that instruction. Plan for development of individual crew members, the group spirit, and job satisfaction.
• Reports and Records. Prepare and forward required documents relating to time, leave, per diem, work progress, materials, field purchases, and equipment. Report problems relating to work, materials, safety, or personnel to the supervisor when these are of a nature requiring action by higher authority or referral to other offices of the Administration. Report all accidents immediately and directly to the supervisor. Account for all tools and equipment in custody.
• EEO Responsibilities. As a supervisor, the incumbent is actively and regularly involved in achieving BPA's EEO program commitments for all applicants and employees. To the full extent of supervisory authority and responsibility, the incumbent must act in a fair and unbiased manner to provide and insure equal opportunity for all employees in personnel policies and practices including recruitment, selection, placement, counseling, training, career development, promotion, and adverse actions.
  
  

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• 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.
• Apprentices in the last year of the program are encouraged to submit an application to indicate duty locations for which they want to be considered for permanent placement.
• Position is subject to initial pre-employment Drug Testing and random drug testing thereafter.
• First time supervisors will be required to serve a 1 year probationary period.
• This position requires a pre-employment 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.
• 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.
• Become familiar with and follow the safety practices of the BPA Accident Prevention Manual.
• Possess valid First Aid Card, CPR Card, and an electrical worker's permit or obtain within 30 days after appointment.
• Possess valid commercial driver's license (CDL) with all endorsements that are required to operate TLM equipment from state of residence. Traffic citations indicating poor driving habits may disqualify applicants.
• Subject to call for emergency work at any time.
• Obtain certification on the equipment associated with line maintenance if assigned to use or operate.
• Operate motor vehicles and equipment normally used in line maintenance and construction.
• Obtain certification as a flag person.
• As part of the job requirements, the Lineman Foreman III/III(T) shall be required to apply restricted use pesticides and, at the discretion of the Regional Manager, may be required to obtain a pesticide applicators' permit.
• The Administration shall provide the necessary training for such a permit.
• Become certified to take a clearance within 30 days after reporting for duty.
• Occasionally, fly in helicopter or fixed wing aircraft in the performance of assigned duties.
  
  

Qualifications

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: The ability to successfully perform the work of a Lineman Foreman III, is defined as the ability to lead or supervise work such as assisting in planning the safe performance of the following duties: construction, emergency restoration and maintenance work (including hot line maintenance) on either wood pole or steel tower lines including excavations and footings, framing and erecting towers and poles, installation dead-end and suspension insulators and hardware, stringing single or multi conductors and fiber optic cables, splicing, sagging, installation of conductor accessories and clipping conductors. 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 Lead Or Supervise
• 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)
  
  

If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone.

Working Conditions

• May climb wood and steel structures near energized equipment for purposes of observing work progress and/or instructing, but usually for shorter periods of time than the journeyman and will not normally work with tools of the trade.
• Work with the tools when supervising not more than two other journeyman Linemen or four other employees.
• The work environment will occasionally include high noise levels and/or exposure to hazardous substances (i.e., solvents, PCB's, chemicals, etc.) that could, if precautions are not followed, pose a health risk.
• Approved respiratory and safety equipment shall be worn when hazardous substances are being handled.
• Emergencies, critical system conditions, or outage limitations may require that work be at night and/or under time restraints.
• System priorities may require extended periods of overtime including working weekends.
  
  

"Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage Grade (WG) positions.

Additional information

• The U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement.
• Many positions require successful completion of a background investigation.
  
  

EEO Policy

Reasonable Accommodation Policy:

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Hiring incentives may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate based on budget availability and in accordance with federal regulations.

• 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.

Salary : $74 - $75