This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), in the organization within the Transmission Services (T) business line. The Power System Control Craftsman Trainee 5 is a journey level communication technician who trains under the direct supervision of Power System Control (PSC) Craftsmen or PSC Engineers. Can be accelerated through the program.

Duties

The Power System Control Craftsman Training program is a formal 3-year program consisting of six steps of 6 months each starting at step 5 and ending at step 10 which would include a pay increase of up to 2%. Trainees will be promoted to journeyman Craftsman after successfully passing the tenth step. In addition to satisfactorily completing the on-the-job training portion of the program, trainees are required to satisfactorily complete a related training course over the 3-year period which will entail 4 to 6 hours each week of their own time. Failure to perform satisfactorily in any phase of the training program as set forth in the PSC Craftsman Training Program is cause for removal from the program.

Requirements

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: Ability to do the work of a Power System Control Craftsman Trainee without more than normal supervision which is defined as experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of electronic equipment in at least 2 of the 3 following areas: (1) Radio Telecommunications equipment such as: microwave, UHF radio, VHF radio, and multiplex equipment; (2) Optical Transport equipment such as: fiber optics, SONET, OTN, Frame Relay, and ATM; or (3) IP Networking equipment such as: routers, switches, Carrier Ethernet, and MPLS. 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 Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal SupervisionAbility To Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentIngenuity (Ability To Suggest and Apply New Methods)Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.Theory of ElectronicsTrouble shooting (Electronic Equipment)Use of Test Equipment: Electronics If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. WORKING CONDITIONS: Most of the work is indoors although some of the power line carrier and mobile radio work is outside. Work may involve occasional travel to remote sites, and exposure in all kinds of weather. Repair work or other emergency work may be required at any time of a 24-hour day. Voltages up to several thousand volts may be present in some types of equipment. Some of the work is performed around moving machinery in the auxiliary power equipment. The work may involve driving maintenance vehicles over steep and narrow mountain roads. Work may involve working alone and possibly in isolated locations. The work environment will occasionally include high noise levels, or exposure to toxic or hazardous substances (i.e., acids, solvents, etc.) that could, if precautions are not followed, pose a health risk. Proper respiratory and safety equipment shall be worn when hazardous substances are being handled. PHYSICAL CONDITIONS: Able to climb flights of stairs and ladders up to 30 feet. To operate vehicles including snowcats and to climb ladders. Standing an average of 2-3 hours. Walks on smooth or uneven surfaces. Average is 1-2 hours. Occasionally may be required to walk several miles on snowshoes while carrying a heavy backpack under harsh conditions. Lifts, moves, carries, repositions, and operates test equipment and vehicles. Handles small, delicate components and tools involved in diagnostic testing, wiring, assembly, installation, and repair of equipment. Must be able to grasp/handle two separate items at separate points. Performs diagnostic testing, wiring, assembly, installation and repair of equipment requiring fine finger manipulation. There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage Grade (WG) positions. "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. 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.

Contacts

• Address Bonneville Power Administration P.O. Box 3621 Portland, OR 97208 US
• Name: Shaunna Young
• Phone: 503-230-4018
• Email: [email protected]