This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This position is for a Power Plant Senior Electrician with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort District, Operations Division, Piney Woods Regional Office in Jasper, TX. This is a Bargaining Unit Position.

Duties

Perform periodic inspections, diagnostic testing and troubleshooting of equipment failures. Repair break-downs of electrical and electronic equipment. Install new equipment. Conduct Doble and high-potential testing on generation and delivery equipment. Requisition and maintain materials, supplies and tools for operating needs. Attend conferences to recommend solutions or provide information. Prepare equipment and facilities operating procedures.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) - This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment and annual physicals.
• This position is subject to callouts on nights, weekends and holidays
• Must obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.

Qualifications

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. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a Power Plant Senior Electrician without more than normal supervision. This includes the ability to perform inspections, preventative maintenance, installation, and repairs on electrical equipment at multi-purpose hydroelectric dams, hydroelectric power generating plants, spillways, intake structures, or switchyards; and conduct high-potential and/or Doble Testing on power plant generation and delivery equipment. Applicants must be able to show prior experience at a Hydroelectric power generating plant and dam.- Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Work tasks require that the incumbent be capable of rapid simultaneous mental and muscular coordination in conjunction with eye and hand coordination to operate switches and controls in accordance with meter indications. In order to perform the maintenance, inspection and operation of power station equipment the worker will lift and carry heavy objects 45 pounds and over, climb and reach above the shoulders, stand, sit, crawl and kneel for prolonged periods of time and perform repeated bending. Requires substantial and frequent climbing of stairs and ladders between floor levels of Power Plants for all duties. The incumbent must be able to utilize the plant communications system and to do so hearing and speech is necessary. In order that color codes be recognized it is necessary for the incumbent to have correctable vision and the ability to distinguish basic shades of colors. Operation of cranes, pickups and other motor vehicles is required. Incumbent will be required to pass a pre-employment physical and an annual physical. WORKING CONDITIONS: The incumbent will work primarily inside around machinery in operation, in close proximity to high and low voltage circuits, and climb stairs frequently. Sometimes work will be performed outside in weather of varying' degrees of temperature and humidity, in tight or cramped workspaces, on ladders or scaffolds and on slippery or uneven walking surfaces. Occasionally the worker will use solvents or degreasing agents, be assigned to protracted or irregular hours of work, use both hands in water and be exposed to silica, asbestos, oil, grease, excessive noise, vibration, smoke and gas fumes. Personal protective safety devices will be supplied to the worker when in an area of hazardous exposure. Examples of devices are hard hats, safety shoes, safety goggles and glasses, fresh air breathing masks, gloves, dust and smoke respirators earmuffs, insulated gloves and safety grounds. When in an area of hazardous exposure, the appropriate personal safety device will be worn by the worker.

Contacts

• Address RK-W2SU02 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT FORT WORTH DO NOT MAIL Fort Worth, TX 76102 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk