Summary Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Electrician (Power System). You can make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment. Duty Location: Redding, California Responsibilities Performs a wide range of skilled electrician duties associated with high voltage electrical equipment, controls, fixtures, equipment and primary electrical distribution systems found in hydroelectric powerplants, water storage and diversion dams, pumping plants and electrical features associated facilities, buildings and auxiliary equipment. -Works on or around high voltage substations, intake gates, unattended switchyards, pumping plants, trashrack/screens, hydroelectric generating stations, radio repeater sites, irrigation and flood control devices such as radial gates. -Installs maintains, repairs, electrical assemblage, troubleshoots, and test new and existing electrical lines, circuits, systems, fixtures, controls and equipment of electric powerplants and primary electrical distribution systems. -Connects Programmable Logic Control, solid state devices, and Sonic Liquid level devices. Connects and services power transformers, distribution transformers, instrument transformers, switches, switchboards, meters, relays, cranes, elevators, power circuit breakers and racks breakers. -Plans and lays out routing, placement, type size gauge, balance, load, continuity, and proper and safe operation of electrical lines, circuits, systems, equipment and controls. Identifies need for and plans the installation of distribution panels, boxes, circuits, fittings, connections and controls. -Installs wiring, conduit, fixtures, transformers, and other electrical lines, circuits, systems, equipment, switchboards and controls using drawings (e.g., wiring, schematic, ladder logic) and assigned work orders, and manufacturer's instructions. -Performs infrared (IR) thermography to scan and record images of low voltage equipment such as circuit breakers, batteries, etc. -Removes and installs new or repaired stator and field coils; wedges, ties, and tapes coils, and connections; silver braze welds stator and field connections. Removes and repairs stator irons. -Performs asbestos abatement associated with electrical and related equipment. Applies coatings as needed for electrical insulation, etc. -Operates a motor vehicle. May operate overhead and gantry cranes forklift, bucket trucks, boats, manlifts and may rig loads. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National. You must be suitable for federal employment, determined by a background investigation. You must submit a resume and supporting documentation (see Required Documents). You must submit eligibility documents for veterans consideration (see Required Documents). You must meet any minimum education and/or experience requirements (see Qualifications). You must submit transcript(s) to verify education requirements (see Qualifications/Education). You must maintain a valid State Driver's License at all times as the position requires operation of government vehicles on government and public roads. Failure to maintain a valid State Driver's License at all times will result in removal from the position. You will be required to obtain a successful pre-employment physical examination by a licensed physician certifying your ability to perform the duties of this position. A physical exam may not be required if a comparable agency approved examination was performed within the last 12 months. The cost of the exam will be reimbursed by the agency. Periodic and regular recurring safety and health medical examinations are required. Who May Apply: 30% or More Disabled Veterans Bureau of Reclamation Employees (Competitive) Bureau of Reclamation Employees (Non-Competitive) Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) Department of the Interior Employees (Competitive) Department of the Interior Employees (Non-Competitive) Federal Employees (Competitive Transfer) Federal Employees (Non-Competitive Transfer) Former Federal Employees (Competitive Reinstatement) Former Federal Employees (Non-Competitive Reinstatement) Individuals with Disabilities (Schedule A) Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) Military Spouses Miscellaneous Appointing Authorities Pathways Program - Conversion Eligible Peace Corps & AmeriCorps VISTA Volunteers Public Lands Corps (PLC) Hiring Authority Special Hiring Authorities Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) Veterans Recruitment Authority (VRA) Qualifications Your application materials must demonstrate sufficient experience and training to perform the duties of this position without more than normal supervision. Qualifications will be determined on the basis of information submitted within your resume and responses to the assessment questions. For information about qualifications for Federal Wage System positions please, visit OPM. Minimum qualifications for trades and labor positions are determined by evaluation of job elements. You must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and obtain an average of at least 2 points on all of the job elements in order to be considered qualified for this position. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). 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 career or career-conditional employees of the Federal government, or former career or career-conditional employees, who have a break in service of less than one year, are required to meet the time-in-grade restriction of one year of Federal experience at the next lower-grade, with few exceptions outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b). You must meet all Eligibility and Qualification requirements, including time-in-grade restrictions and any selective placement factors if applicable, by 04/29/2024. Education This position does not allow substituting education for experience. Additional Information You may be required to serve an initial probationary period. Reclamation has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster. If otherwise eligible and qualified, you may be offered a recruitment or relocation incentive. The decision to offer an incentive will be made on a case-by-case basis and is neither promised nor guaranteed. For information visit: Recruitment Incentive or Relocation Incentive. If otherwise eligible and qualified, you may be offered a Student Loan Repayment Benefit (SLRB). The decision to offer an SLRB will be made on a case-by-case basis and is neither promised nor guaranteed. For information visit: SLRB Program. If otherwise eligible and qualified, you may request consideration for a Superior Qualifications Appointment. For information, visit: OPM Fact Sheet. Related non-Federal experience or related experience as retired members of the uniformed services may be credited towards computing entitlement to leave accrual, at managerial discretion, providing that experience meets certain criteria. This provision allows new employees to earn annual leave at a higher rate than would otherwise be allowed. (5 Code of Federal Regulations, 630). For additional information, please visit: Creditable Service for Annual Leave DOI uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including applicant rights and responsibilities, please visit https://www.e-verify.gov/ This position is designated as a MODERATE RISK Public Trust position. It requires a fully completed and favorably adjudicated Public Trust Suitability Background Investigation (T2S or T2RS or equivalent) that is current (within the last 5 years). This is a condition of employment. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must certify registration with the Selective Service System or that the applicant is exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Go to: https://www.sss.gov This is a bargaining unit position represented by a Union. Additional vacancies may be filled using this job announcement.