Summary
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A signing bonus of $12,000 will be offered to the selected applicant.
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Clarification from the agency
This is a Direct Hiring Authority Notice open to the Public using Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Direct Hire Authority (DHA) notice open to the Public.
Duties
- Install, test, repair and, maintain high voltage electric power-controlling equipment and distribution lines, electrical wiring systems and appliances in shops and domestic quarters.
- Operate a heavy truck to transport tools, equipment and, supplies to and from the work site.
- Perform the full range of work involved in the installation, maintenance and, repair of overhead and underground electrical distribution systems.
- Troubleshoot, calibrate, modify and, repair electronic tripping mechanisms located in substation reclosure devices.
- Make modifications to the charging circuit of 24 volts to the reclosure device and, batteries and, troubleshoots and repairs components of rectifier circuits.
- Install residential and industrial services by running wires from pole to entrance weather head or in conduit.
- Install street lighting circuits, lamps and, related hardware.
- Run load tests on transformers checks and corrects circuit malfunctions using a variety of test instruments.
- Operate standby generator equipment and truck with winch and power-takeoff and, other related equipment.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Tour of Duty: 1st Shift
- Security Requirements: Non-Sensitive
- Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-Exempt
- Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
- Recruitment Incentives: Authorized
- Bargaining Unit Status: Yes
- Pre-Employment Physical: Required
- Current Driver's License: Required
- This is a Mission Essential (ME) position. The incumbent may be required to report to work in the event of a natural disaster, inclement weather, or crisis.
- Credit for Non-Federal Service for leave purposes will be authorized.
Qualifications
To qualify for a High Voltage Electrician, your resume and supporting documentation must support:
Applicants will be rated in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standard for Trades and Labor Occupations. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties at the level for which you are applying. Emphasis is placed on how you gained the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time, and that you have the required ability or potential to perform the job. Applicants who do not meet the screen-out element (SOE) will be eliminated from further competition.
Applicants will be rated in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standard for Trades and Labor Occupations. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties at the level for which you are applying. Emphasis is placed on how you gained the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time, and the required ability or potential to perform the job. Applicants who do not meet the screen-out element (SOE) will be eliminated from further competition.
The SOE and minimum qualifications for this position is:
- Ability to do the work of a High Voltage Electrician without more than normal supervision
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.
Physical Effort: Perform moderately heavy lifting, pulling, and carrying of equipment and material weighing up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift or pull heavy cables and equipment weighing more than 50 pounds with the help of weight handling equipment or, with assistance from other workers. Use block and tackle, pulleys and, other lifting devices. Required to crouch, stand, kneel and, stoop while installing, repairing and, testing electrical equipment in confined spaces. Work above ground from aerial bucket trucks and poles, at ground level and, in trenches and manholes. Work requires bending stooping, climbing and, standing for long periods while installing, repairing and, testing electrical equipment in manholes and overhead distribution lines.
Working Conditions: Work is performed indoors and outdoors. Exposed to danger form explosions of equipment and cables in manholes and vaults, as well as danger from high voltage electrical shock, burns from solder, broken bones, cuts and, bruises. Exposed to heat and noise when working in substations or power-generating facilities. Exposed to extremes of weather when working outdoors and, to unpleasant odors and wet slippery surfaces when working in manholes. Subject to electrical burns while working around high voltage electrical lines, broken bones from falls from poles and, strains from awkward work positions. Exposed to chemicals such as insulating oil from transformers and oil switches. Use protective devices such as ear plugs, safety hats and, non-conductive gloves and footwear.
The incumbent of this position who will be selected will be designated as an emergency employee. The term " Emergency Employee" is used to designate those employees who must report to work in emergency situations. Emergency dismissal or closure announcements do not apply to these employees. The employees who occupy these positions may be required to report for duty in any situation that prevents significant numbers of employees in the local area from reporting for work on time or which requires agencies to close all or part of their activities.
Benefits
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Direct Hire Evaluation: Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. This vacancy will be filled through a Department of Defense Direct Hire Authority. All applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for consideration. The rule of Three, Veteran's Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply to this vacancy. We will evaluate your application for basic eligibility and to determine if your experience meets the basic qualification requirements described in the announcement. All applicants who meet the qualifications and other basic requirement are eligible for referral and selection consideration. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.
Required Documents
To apply for this position you must provide a complete Application Package. Each Application Package MUST include:
- Your Resume listing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed. If multiple resumes are submitted by an applicant, only the last resume submitted will be reviewed for the qualifications and referred for selection consideration if eligible. IMPORTANT NOTE: Ensure that your resume does not contain any specialized characters, fonts, typefaces or formatting (e.g., tables, macros, etc.). It is also recommended that you convert/save your resume as a PDF prior to attaching to your application.
- Applicable documents to support the eligibility(s) for which you are applying. Please review the following link for a listing of the additional documents you will need to provide: Supporting Documents.
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
This job will close when the agency has received 100 applications, which may be sooner than the closing date.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration.
- To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
- You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
- You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
- To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12388349.
Next steps
Once you successfully complete the application process, you will receive a notification of receipt. Your application package will be reviewed to ensure you meet the basic eligibility and qualifications requirements, and you will receive a notification. A review may be completed of your online questionnaire and the documentation you submitted to support your responses. Applicants that are found among the most highly qualified may be referred to the hiring official for consideration, and you will receive a notification of referral. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and as part of the selection process, applicants may be required to complete additional supplemental documents. Once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision. If interviews are conducted, DLA uses a technique called Behavior Based Interviewing (BBI). Be sure to check your USA Jobs account for your notification updates.
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