Electrician (Power System)

Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens and U.S. Nationals

Duties

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.

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 .

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.

You must meet all requirements, including any selective placement factors if applicable, by 04/29/2024.

Education

This position does not allow substituting education for experience.

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