Summary

This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration, in the Transmission Field Services (TF) at multiple substation locations.

A successful candidate in the Substation Operator Trainee I position will learn a variety of tasks designed to provide experience which will enhance technical understanding and skill in the use of the tools and equipment of the trade.

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Overview

• Accepting applications
• Open & closing dates

05 / 14 / 2024 to 05 / 23 / 2024

Salary

$54.59 - $54.59 per hour

Pay scale & grade

BB 00

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Locations

4 vacancies in the following locations

Gold Creek, MT

Keizer, OR

Oregon City, OR

Umatilla, OR

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East Wenatchee, WA

Ellensburg, WA

Remote job

• Telework eligible
• Travel Required

50% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.

• Relocation expenses reimbursed
• Appointment type

Permanent

Work schedule

Full-time

Service

Competitive

Promotion potential

None

Job family (Series)

5407 Electrical Power Controlling

• Supervisory status
• Security clearance

Not Required

• Drug test
• Position sensitivity and risk

Non-sensitive (NS) / Low Risk

Trust determination process

Credentialing

Suitability / Fitness

Announcement number

24-BPA-40151-12416119-MP

Control number

791227800

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This job is open to

Federal employees - Competitive service

Current or former competitive service federal employees.

Individuals with disabilities

Land & base management

Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.

Military spouses

Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista

Special authorities

Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.

Veterans

Clarification from the agency

• Current Federal employees with competitive status or other eligibility; Former Federal employees with reinstatement eligibility;
• CTAP / ICTAP eligibles; Veterans with VOW, VEOA, VRA, or 30% disability; Military Spouses; Individuals with Disabilities Schedule A;

Peace Corps, Vista (AmeriCorps) eligibles; Those eligible under an OPM interchange agreement or other special appointing authority.

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Duties

As a Substation Operator Trainee I, you will :

• Under direct on-site supervision of a Journeyman operates high voltage electrical equipment in electrical power transmission system substations and on transmission lines.
• Expected to gain knowledge of the various work processes, high voltage power system equipment, associated protective relays, and become proficient in the use of proper terminology.
• Perform switching under the direct on-site supervision and guidance of a Chief Substation Operator or journeyman Substation Operator.
• Assignments will be made with various other BPA groups and functions to learn their working processes and equipment.
• These assignment areas are, but not limited to, the following :

System Dispatching

Substation Electrical Maintenance

Power Generating Facility

Transmission Line Maintenance

Test and Energization / Construction

System Protection and Control Maintenance

Power System Control Maintenance

The Substation Operator Trainee program is a formal, 20-month program consisting of five, 4-month steps (training periods 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5).

The Trainee must pass oral and written reviews at the end of each step to remain in this program. Trainees will be promoted to journeyman after successfully passing the fifth step review and meeting all other requirements of the position.

In addition to satisfactorily completing the on-the-job training portion of the program, the Trainee is required to complete all assigned lessons associated with periodic classroom instruction sessions and assigned coursework (correspondence, on-line, etc.

during each step of the training program.

Conditions of Employment

Satisfactory completion of all aspects of each step including the correspondence course and classroom instruction is mandatory for advancement to the next step.

Failure to demonstrate satisfactory progress will result in removal from the Trainee program.

Work in close proximity to substances, such as acids, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), pesticides, asbestos, mercury, and solvents, etc.

which may have affects on health unless prescribed handling procedures are followed. If exposed to health hazards or for use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

• 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.
• Become knowledgeable with and follow the safety practices of the BPA Accident Prevention Manual (APM) and applicable safety guidelines and policies.
• 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.
• Obtain and maintain an Energized Access Permit within two weeks of appointment. When determined by management, obtain and maintain continuously thereafter a Restricted Electrical Worker Permit.
• Possess within the first two weeks of the training program, an Energized Facilities Access Permit. This permit must be maintained until the supervisor determines that a Restricted Electrical Worker Permit is needed, usually within the first 4 months of the program.

When the determination for a Restricted Electrical Worker Permit is made, the permit must be obtained within two weeks and maintained thereafter for the duration of the training program.

• This position requires a valid driver's license as a condition of employment. Traffic citations indicating poor driving habits may disqualify applicants, and can be cause for removal from the program.
• Obtain and maintain equipment operation certifications, as required, for equipment associated with substation operations.
• Obtain and maintain first aid and CPR card within one month of appointment and maintain continuously thereafter.
• Subject to call for emergency work at any time.
• Operate any type of motor vehicle applicable to assigned duties.
• As part of the job requirements, and at the discretion of the Chief Substation Operator III, the Substation Operator Trainee shall be required to apply restricted use pesticides and may be required to obtain a pesticide applicator's license.

The Administration shall provide the necessary training for such a license.

Obtaining a Standard Clearance Certification and Electrical Worker Permit are mandatory requirements for completion of the Trainee program and advancement to the journeyman level.

These requirements must be met no later than 30-days from the successful completion of their final review evaluation.

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.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• 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 period.

Qualifications

Under the Employee Referral Bonus program, certain BPA employees may be eligible for a monetary award for referring outside candidates for this difficult-to-fill position.

The referring employee must complete the form BPA F 33300.01e and email it to careers@bpa.gov by midnight of the closing date of the job posting.

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.

Your resume should demonstrate that you possess these elements and screen out. Do not provide a separate narrative written statement.

Rather, you must describe in your resume how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the elements and screen out identified 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) or who do not score at least half of the total points possible across all elements will be found ineligible.

The screen-out element for this position is : Experience and skill to successfully perform the job of a Substation Operator Trainee I is the ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision in operating and energizing high and low-voltage electrical equipment in electrical power transmission or substations systems.

Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

Physical effort

Requires good balance to climb ladders, perform repair duties, and while switching and changing fuses. Walking on uneven surfaces.

To operate motor vehicles and to climb ladders and stairs. Must be able to work from ladders, platforms, scaffolding. Drives vehicles to and from work sites, monitor and operate various communication systems;

perform office work. Average of 3-4 hours per day. Walk / stand on uneven, slippery surfaces, including steep inclines in all weather conditions.

Must be able to move rapidly to and from the control house at various locations in the switchyard (distances of up to one-quarter mile) several times in succession during the execution of switching operations.

Ability to raise, lower and maneuver up to 30 pounds utilizing a pole 20 feet or more in length. Performs inspections and cleaning duties.

Requires good spatial ability / depth perception and sufficient color discrimination to distinguish color-coding or shade variations.

Distant visual acuity of at least 20 / 40.

Working Conditions

Work is performed both indoors and outdoors under all prevailing weather conditions, during the day or night. Work is also performed on uneven, outdoor surfaces, including steep inclines, on rocked or graveled surfaces and unimproved surfaces.

Hazards include working around high voltage equipment and machinery with moving parts. The possibility of explosion or fire is ever present.

The Substation Operator Trainee may work from ladders, platforms, or scaffolding averaging 4 feet, or stairs. The work environment will occasionally include high noise levels and / or exposure to hazardous substances (such as acids, PCB's, pesticides, asbestos, mercury, solvents, etc.

that could, if precautions are not followed, pose a health risk. Personal protective equipment including respirators shall be worn when hazardous substances are being handled.

Emergencies, critical system conditions, or outage limitations may require that work be done at night and / or under time constraints.

System priorities may require extended periods of overtime, including working weekends and / or holidays.

• 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.

Time-in-Grade : Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration.

CTAP / ICTAP candidates : To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section.

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

Under the Employee Referral Bonus program, certain BPA employees may be eligible for a monetary award for referring outside candidates for this difficult-to-fill position.

The referring employee must complete the form BPA F 33300.01e and email it to careers@bpa.gov by midnight of the closing date of the job posting

Education

There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position.

Additional information

• The U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across DOE.
• For general information on government-wide Telework polices visit : www.telework.gov
• Information on how to create a federal resume
• https : / / www.usa.gov / government-jobs
• https : / / www.usajobs.gov / Help / how-to / account / documents / resume /
• https : / / www.youtube.com / watch?v 8YX7o1PBoFk

Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, please visit the links at the bottom of this page or visit the FedsHireVets website.

If you believe that you are eligible for the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), please visit the OPM ICTAP / CTAP website for more information.

In order to be considered under the ICTAP program, your application must score within the pre-established "well qualified" category as stated in the Qualifications section.

Some positions may require completion of a probationary period of up to 1 (one) year.

Many positions require successful completion of a background investigation.

All males born after December 31st 1959 must abide by laws regarding Selective Service registration. To learn more about this law, visit the Selective Service web page, Who Must Register.

If you are not registered and don't have an approved exemption, you will not be eligible for employment with the Federal government.

EEO Policy : USAJOBS Help Center Equal employment opportunity policy

Reasonable Accommodation Policy : USAJOBS Help Center Reasonable accommodation policy

Veterans Information : https : / / www.usajobs.gov / Help / working-in-government / unique-hiring-paths / veterans / disabled /

Telework : www.telework.gov

Selective Service Registration : http : / / www.sss.gov /

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, positive, inclusive work environment, supported by Leadership Behaviors. For more information on Leadership Behaviors visit : www.

bpa.gov / goto / LeadershipBehaviors

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.

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Benefits

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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.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the eligibility and qualification requirements above. Once the announcement closes, we will conduct a review of your application package to verify your eligibility and qualifications.

If you are found qualified, your application will move forward to additional phases of the review process.

Merit Promotion & VEOA Procedures : If you are minimally qualified for this job, your responses to the self-assessment questions (True / False, Yes / No, Multiple Choice questions) will be evaluated to determine if you are a best qualified candidate.

If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and / or you may be excluded from consideration for this job.

Due weight will also be given to federal employees, when applicable, for performance appraisals and awards in accordance with 5 CFR 335.

103(b)(3). Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements and current employees must have at least a fully successful or equivalent performance rating to receive consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics) :

• Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision
• Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprints)
• Dexterity and Safety
• Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.
• Operation of Equipment Relevant to Trade
• Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
• Use of Measuring Instruments

Non-competitive Procedures : If you are applying under a non-competitive or special hiring authority, you will still be required to answer the assessment questions.

However, you will not be evaluated against the rating and ranking criteria.

Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you are minimally qualified for this job. Veterans' Preference will be applied when required by the hiring authority (e.g., VRA, Schedule A).

All qualified Non-competitive applicants and the best qualified Merit Promotion and VEOA applicants will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration.

Career Transition Assistance Programs : To receive selection priority for this position, you must : 1) meet the eligibility criteria;

and 2) be rated "well-qualified", which is defined as having a score of 85 or better.

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date ( 05 / 23 / 2024) of this announcement.

To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, click https : / / apply.usastaffing.gov / ViewQuestionnaire / 12416119.

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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.

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Review our benefits

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.

Required Documents

As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee.

You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

To apply for this position, you MUST provide a complete application package which includes :

• Your RESUMEshowing all relevant work experience (paid and unpaid) including : duties performed; full name and address of the each employer;
• start and end dates (month / day / year); work schedule (part-time, full-time, number of hours if intermittent); salary;

and any completed education and training (program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date).

• Cover Letter, optional, expressing additional information not covered in your resume.
• Transcripts, if specific educational requirements are indicated in this job announcement. Unofficial transcripts or any report listing institution, course title, credits earned (semester or quarter hour) and final grade is acceptable.

It is your responsibility to provide adequate proof that you meet the educational requirements.

Submit one or more of the following to support your eligibility(s) to apply to this job announcement :

• SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action" (current / former federal employees) : Most recent Promotion, Within Rate Increase (WRI / WGI), or Appointment / Conversion SF-50 or Notification of Personnel Action showing you are / were in the competitive service and the highest grade or promotion potential held.
• Veterans : DD-214 Member Copy 4 showing type of discharge / character of service; current active duty members- certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions dated within 120 days;

SF-15 Form and related documentation; VA letter. For more information visit the USAJOBS Help Center & OPM CHCOC website for VOW information.

Individuals with Disabilities : Schedule A letter from a physician, local, state or federal rehabilitation office citing your eligibility under 5 CFR 213.

3102 (u). For more information visit the USAJOBS Help Center.

Certain Military Spouses : Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders authorizing you to accompany the Military member to the new duty permanent station;

OR verification of the member's 100% disability (VA Letter); and / or verification of the member's death while on active duty (DD-1300 and Death Certificate) AND verification of the marriage to the service member (i.

e., a marriage license or other legal documentation verifying marriage). For more information visit the USAJOBS Help Center.

• Other non-competitive or special appointing authorities : provide documentation which supports your eligibility.
• Career Transition Assistance Program / Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program documentation, if applicable(e.
• g., Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action;

and most recent performance appraisal.) For more information see the OPM Guide to Career Transition.

Failure to submit any of the above mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package.

It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.

If selected for the position you MUST submit : A copy of your most recent performance appraisal / evaluation and incentive awards, you received in the last 5 years.

The assigned HR Specialist will verify review this documentation to ensure selectee has at least a satisfactory performance rating before setting the entrance on duty date.

If you do not have your most recent performance appraisal / evaluation, you will be asked to submit a statement as to why it is not available.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.

Therefore, provide only the attendance and / or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.

S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section.

A complete application package must be submitted by 11 : 59 PM (EST) on the announcement closing date to receive consideration.

The application process is as follows

• You must have a login.gov account to sign into USAJOBS : https : / / www.usajobs.gov / Help / how-to / account / .
• To begin the application process in USAJOBS, click the Apply Online button.
• Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all required and supporting documentation.
• You must click the Submit Application button prior to 11 : 59 pm (ET) on the announcement closing date.

You may update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period by returning to your USAJOBS account, select Update Application : https : / / my.

usajobs.gov / Account / Login. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.

To verify the status of your application, during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account; applications will appear on the Welcome screen.

The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each application status means, visit : https : / / www.

usajobs.gov / Help / how-to / application / status / .

If you need help with login.gov or USAJOBS (e.g., account access, Resume Builder) visit the USAJOBS Help Center : https : / / www.usajobs.gov / Help /

If you experience difficulty applying on USAJOBS, after clicking the Apply Online button, or you are experiencing a significant hardship hindering your ability to apply online, the Agency Contact listed in the announcement can assist you during normal business hours.

If you receive any system error messages, take screenshots if possible, to aid technical support.

Agency contact information

Shaunna Young

Phone

503-230-4018

Email

sxyoung@bpa.gov

Address

Bonneville Power Administration

P.O. Box 3621

Portland, OR 97208

Learn more about this agency

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. The status of your application will be updated in USAJOBS as it is evaluated.

You can check the status by logging into USAJOBS. You may also sign up to receive automatic emails anytime the status of your application changes by logging into your USAJobs Account and editing the Notification Settings.

You will be contacted directly if an interview is required.

Fair and Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Criminal history inquiries
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Financial suitability
• Selective Service
• New employee probationary period
• Signature and false statements
• Privacy Act
• Social security number request

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Required Documents

To apply for this position, you MUST provide a complete application package which includes :

• Your RESUMEshowing all relevant work experience (paid and unpaid) including : duties performed; full name and address of the each employer;
• start and end dates (month / day / year); work schedule (part-time, full-time, number of hours if intermittent); salary;

and any completed education and training (program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date).

• Cover Letter, optional, expressing additional information not covered in your resume.
• Transcripts, if specific educational requirements are indicated in this job announcement. Unofficial transcripts or any report listing institution, course title, credits earned (semester or quarter hour) and final grade is acceptable.

It is your responsibility to provide adequate proof that you meet the educational requirements.

Submit one or more of the following to support your eligibility(s) to apply to this job announcement :

• SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action" (current / former federal employees) : Most recent Promotion, Within Rate Increase (WRI / WGI), or Appointment / Conversion SF-50 or Notification of Personnel Action showing you are / were in the competitive service and the highest grade or promotion potential held.
• Veterans : DD-214 Member Copy 4 showing type of discharge / character of service; current active duty members- certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions dated within 120 days;

SF-15 Form and related documentation; VA letter. For more information visit the USAJOBS Help Center & OPM CHCOC website for VOW information.

Individuals with Disabilities : Schedule A letter from a physician, local, state or federal rehabilitation office citing your eligibility under 5 CFR 213.

3102 (u). For more information visit the USAJOBS Help Center.

Certain Military Spouses : Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders authorizing you to accompany the Military member to the new duty permanent station;

OR verification of the member's 100% disability (VA Letter); and / or verification of the member's death while on active duty (DD-1300 and Death Certificate) AND verification of the marriage to the service member (i.

e., a marriage license or other legal documentation verifying marriage). For more information visit the USAJOBS Help Center.

• Other non-competitive or special appointing authorities : provide documentation which supports your eligibility.
• Career Transition Assistance Program / Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program documentation, if applicable(e.
• g., Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action;

and most recent performance appraisal.) For more information see the OPM Guide to Career Transition.

Failure to submit any of the above mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package.

It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.

If selected for the position you MUST submit : A copy of your most recent performance appraisal / evaluation and incentive awards, you received in the last 5 years.

The assigned HR Specialist will verify review this documentation to ensure selectee has at least a satisfactory performance rating before setting the entrance on duty date.

If you do not have your most recent performance appraisal / evaluation, you will be asked to submit a statement as to why it is not available.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.

Therefore, provide only the attendance and / or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.

S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

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How to Apply

Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section.

A complete application package must be submitted by 11 : 59 PM (EST) on the announcement closing date to receive consideration.

The application process is as follows

• You must have a login.gov account to sign into USAJOBS : https : / / www.usajobs.gov / Help / how-to / account / .
• To begin the application process in USAJOBS, click the Apply Online button.
• Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all required and supporting documentation.
• You must click the Submit Application button prior to 11 : 59 pm (ET) on the announcement closing date.

You may update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period by returning to your USAJOBS account, select Update Application : https : / / my.

usajobs.gov / Account / Login. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.

To verify the status of your application, during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account; applications will appear on the Welcome screen.

The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each application status means, visit : https : / / www.

usajobs.gov / Help / how-to / application / status / .

If you need help with login.gov or USAJOBS (e.g., account access, Resume Builder) visit the USAJOBS Help Center : https : / / www.usajobs.gov / Help /

If you experience difficulty applying on USAJOBS, after clicking the Apply Online button, or you are experiencing a significant hardship hindering your ability to apply online, the Agency Contact listed in the announcement can assist you during normal business hours.

If you receive any system error messages, take screenshots if possible, to aid technical support.

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Agency contact information

Shaunna Young

Phone

503-230-4018

Email

sxyoung@bpa.gov

Address

Bonneville Power Administration

P.O. Box 3621

Portland, OR 97208

Learn more about this agency

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. The status of your application will be updated in USAJOBS as it is evaluated.

You can check the status by logging into USAJOBS. You may also sign up to receive automatic emails anytime the status of your application changes by logging into your USAJobs Account and editing the Notification Settings.

You will be contacted directly if an interview is required.

Read more

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Criminal history inquiries
• Financial suitability
• Selective Service
• New employee probationary period
• Signature and false statements
• Privacy Act
• Social security number request

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Overview

• Accepting applications
• Open & closing dates

05 / 14 / 2024 to 05 / 23 / 2024

Salary

$54.59 - $54.59 per hour

Pay scale & grade

BB 00

Locations

4 vacancies in the following locations

Gold Creek, MT

Keizer, OR

Oregon City, OR

Umatilla, OR

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East Wenatchee, WA

Ellensburg, WA

Remote job

• Telework eligible
• Travel Required

50% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.

• Relocation expenses reimbursed
• Appointment type

Permanent

Work schedule

Full-time

Service

Competitive

Promotion potential

None

Job family (Series)

5407 Electrical Power Controlling

• Supervisory status
• Security clearance

Not Required

• Drug test
• Position sensitivity and risk

Non-sensitive (NS) / Low Risk

Trust determination process

Credentialing

Suitability / Fitness

Announcement number

24-BPA-40151-12416119-MP

Control number

791227800

This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov / job / 791227800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.

usajobs.gov will be considered.

Last updated : 2024-05-21