Electrician (High Voltage/Mvo)

Job summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Domestic Defense Industrial Base (DIB) & Major Range & Test Facilities Base (MRTFB) in DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Major duties

Troubleshoot distribution systems and equipment using devices such as voltmeters, ohmmeters, phase meters, meggers, underground cable locators and thermal imaging cameras. Perform specialized work associated with installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and calibrating highly complex electronic equipment. Perform test and repair overhead and underground primary electrical distribution lines, secondary lines, sub-stations, transformers, breakers, regulators, insulators, lightning arrestors, switches, fuses, and similar equipment. Test new and existing electrical lines, circuits, systems, fixtures, controls and equipment.

Qualification

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) ELECTRICIAN (HIGH VOLTAGE/MVO) ~ without more than normal supervision. - have the ability to perform common duties in troubleshooting distribution systems and equipment using devices such as voltmeters, ohmmeter, phase meters, meggers, underground cable locators, and thermal imaging cameras. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Moderately heavy physical effort is exerted as employee works aloft on poles, at ground level, and in ground trenches or manholes. Work requires bending, stooping, climbing, and standing for long periods. Coordination of eyes, hands, legs, and body is needed in installing, repairing, and testing electrical equipment in confined spaces such as manholes and overhead structures. WORKING CONDITIONS: Works outside most of the time, subject to extremes of weather conditions, which could result in mandatory 24 hour emergency call, and in close proximity to high voltage lines and equipment. Work requires extensive pole climbing with some work in underground facilities. Subject to death or serious injury by contact with high voltage lines, broken bones in falls from poles, strains from awkward positions, and less serious cuts and bruises when handling tools and materials. May be required to work in contaminated areas, exposed to hazardous chemicals and toxic fumes requiring the wearing of uncomfortable protective devices including respirators and impermeable rubber suits.

Evaluations

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference. DoD Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicants will receive preference consideration at the full-performance grade level only. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.