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Summary This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration, in Substation Maintenace Grand Coulee (TFWJ), Wenatchee District (TFW), Transmission Field Service (TF), Transmission Service (T). A successful candidate in the Electrician Foreman I (Maintenance) position will while performing journeyman work, the Electrician Foreman I leads the crew in organization of the work and sets the pace while carrying out the instructions of the supervisor. Responsibilities As an ELECTRICIAN FOREMAN I (Maintenance), you will: Explains maintenance jobs to the crew at the time of assignment. Delegates segments of jobs to specific crewmembers. Provides directions as needed while jobs are in progress. As crew leader, sets the pace and the example for behavior on the job. Encourages appropriate behavior of crewmembers by explaining rules and regulations. Enforces regulations and insists on safe work practices to minimize risk of injury to employees or damage to equipment. Monitors jobs in progress to ensure that tasks are being completed correctly and in a timely manner. Work, including documentation of existing conditions, must be accurate and thorough. Responsible for efficient performance of the work by the crew with a minimum of wasted effort and material. Develops work assignments for the crew, under direction of the Electrician Foreman III, matching manpower available with the equipment available. Continuously, evaluates employees' performance and initiates proper actions to provide job satisfaction, improve working skills, resolve employee problems, develop team spirit and improve employee conduct. Recommends administrative actions to the Electrician Foreman III. Orients new employees to the crew and explains nature and purpose of work activity. Provides on-the-job training and recommends off-the-job training to improve subordinates' skills and efficiency. Documents work performed, noting existing conditions and any special circumstances. Reports all accidents, including near-misses, to the Electrician Foreman III. Accounts for all tools and equipment in custody. May write reports or memorandums. 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. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 perform journeyman level work as a High Voltage Electrician involved in the maintenance and repair of electrical equipment in Substations, and lead a crew of Electricians by assigning duties, maintaining discipline, enforcing safety rules, and reviewing and inspecting completed work. 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) This position has a selective placement factor, failure to meet this requirement(s) will result in an ineligible rating. Must possess valid commercial driver's license (CDL) with all endorsements that are required to operate TLM equipment from state of residence. WORKING CONDITIONS: Working conditions vary depending on tasks. Most work is performed outside in all weather conditions, but some work is done inside under normal shop conditions. Work is performed around energized equipment, such as switchboards containing critical control circuits where carelessness could cause a serious system disturbance or outage. Work is done in energized Substations at various heights in excess of 100 feet, such as on steel framework, platforms, and ladders adjacent to energized high-voltage equipment. The Electrician Foreman I must frequently work on surfaces that are slippery due to insulating oil or ice. Installing conduit, pulling cable, working in oil circuit breaker (OCB) tanks, etc., involves working in restricted and cramped quarters. Approved respiratory and safety equipment must be worn when oil, acid, and solvent fumes are encountered. Without protective apparel the oil or acid may damage articles of clothing. At times, work may be physically demanding. The work environment will occasionally include high noise levels or exposure to hazardous substances (i.e., mercury, acid, solvents, PCB's, etc.) that could, if precautions are not followed, pose a health risk. Potential exposure to radiation could occur if assigned to work at the WNP2 plant (Ashe and Hanford). Emergencies, critical system conditions, or outage limitations may require that work be system-wide, done at night or under serious time pressures. System priorities may require extended periods of overtime including working weekends and holidays. Physical Requirements: Installs and adjusts (construction) major electrical equipment such as power transformer and gas, oil, or air-insulated power circuit breakers; instrument and station service transformers, disconnect and circuit switches, protective devices, static capacitors, batteries and charges.- Maintains and repairs (maintenance) major electrical equipment in substations. When equipment fails, performs emergency repairs.- Performs diagnostic testing to inspect parts and equipment.- Performs work in shops on equipment components including bushings, motors, small power tools, etc. Assembles, installs, and modifies control and relay panels for substations.- Assembles and erects steel racks and towers to support equipment.- Installs and changes antennas, reflectors, transmitting or receiving devices, emergency power supplies, and other equipment located in microwave or radio stations.- Occasionally takes clearances and performs switching to isolate a piece of equipment for repair.- Conduit and trenches for equipment are installed under the service yard. Cables are pulled through the conduit.- Completes associated documentation required of the above listed tasks.- Drives 20-25% of the time in all weather conditions. "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. 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. 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