Clarification from the agency

This position is being filled under Direct Hire Authority

Incumbents typical work assignments may include the following::

• Performs installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of industrial electrical and electronic systems and equipment associated with underground buildings and structures and Class A power generating plants, primary and secondary distribution systems such as blast protection systems, electromagnetic pulse filters, ground fault sensing circuits.
• Installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs high voltage electrical generating equipment and controls associated with a Class A power plant.
• Performs work on high voltage equipment such as switchgear, vacuum and air circuit breakers, fuse cabinets, capacitors, contractors, motors, gang-operated switches, cutouts, lightning arrestors, generators and transformers (pad and pole mounted). Sometimes this work is performed on energized systems.
• Stands watch with the Electric Power Controller in the power plant on a rotation shift basis. The prime responsibility is the servicing, switching and repair of all electrical equipment including multiple 1250 KVA generators, up to 200 horsepower motors, control circuits, feeder and branch circuits, signal devices, and other components associated with Class A Power Plant operations.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration) Total salary varies depending on location of position
• Individuals tentatively selected for drug testing designated positions will be required to submit to urinalysis for illegal drugs prior to appointment and are subjected to random drug testing.
• Required to participate in the direct deposit program
• The incumbent must adhere to DoD Standards of Conduct
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program (PPP)
• The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance
• The incumbent may be subject to some Temporary Duty (TDY) travel
• The incumbent must possess the legal and personal qualifications to operate passenger-type motor vehicles
• This position is designated MISSION ESSENTIAL - the incumbent is required to respond to call-ins on a 24-7 basis and subject to overnight or multi-day relocations; relocation could be for an extended period of time
• The incumbent must obtain and maintain CPR certification
• Requires preemployment physical and annual physical
• This is a KEY POSITION which cannot be vacated during a national emergency. The incumbent must not be subject to recall to active duty because of reserve or retirement obligation
• This position may require work during other than normal hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays and/or overtime
• A one year probationary may be required

Qualifications

Your background must demonstrate a full range of performing the tasks of an High Voltage Electrician according to instructions given by a supervisor or leader. This includes installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing high voltage electrical generating equipment and controls associated with a Class A power plant.

EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standards https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/

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; religions; 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.

SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the questions. The screen-out element for this position is: Ability To Do The Work of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision.

JOB ELEMENTS: Those who meet the minimum level of experience and training for the screen-out element will then be evaluated in each of the following job elements:

• Ability to use and maintain hand tools (electrical work)
• Knowledge of electrical equipment
• Ability to use electrical drawings
• Knowledge of troubleshooting (electrical)

PHYSICAL EFFORT/REQUIREMENTS: Moderately heavy physical effort is exerted while working aloft on poles, at ground level, and in ground trenches, or manholes; requiring bending, stooping, climbing, and standing for long periods. Coordination of eyes, hands, legs, and body are needed in repairing, installing, and testing electrical equipment in confined areas such as manholes and overhead structures.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is normally performed inside an underground facility with occasional exposure to outside environments. There is a hazard from exposure to high-noise levels, high voltages, electrical shocks and burns, and of cuts and bruises from hand and power tools. Subject to extremes of temperature and high humidity when working in air intake and exhaust chambers, and from working around operating equipment. Subject to serious injury or death by contact with high-voltage lines, or falls from poles, ladders, and less serious cuts and bruises when handling tools and materials.

ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act Chapter 21 of Title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.), Section 2108a, requires Federal agencies treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligible, when they submit, at the time they apply for a Federal job, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD-214, assuming the service member is otherwise eligible. A "certification" letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. The service member's military service dates are necessary in order to determine whether he or she meets the definition of "veteran" under 5 U.S.C. 2108(1). The "certification" must reflect the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date of submission. The "certification" must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin (if applicable), your rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable). Further, under paragraph (h) of the rule, agencies are required to verify a qualifying separation from military service prior to appointment, through the DD-214 or other appropriate documentation. Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. Active duty members that fail to provide a valid "certification" of service with their initial application will be found "not eligible." Military members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if member is on terminal leave.

Current or Former Political Appointees: Beginning January 1, 2010, agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office. Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:

• Position title;
• Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee);
• Agency; and,
• Beginning and ending dates of appointment.

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.

How you will be evaluated

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

Direct Hire Authority (DHA) for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce is open to all U.S. Citizens. The category rating, veterans' preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants does not apply to this vacancy.

The Assessment Questionnaire takes approximately 15 minutes to complete and collects information on your education, training and experience related to the following critical competencies:

• Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT)
• Ability to Use and Maintain Hand Tools (Electrical Work)
• Ability To Use Electrical Drawings
• Knowledge of Electrical Equipment
• Trouble shooting (electrical)

You can preview the Questionnaire here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12741713

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.