Click here for more information. These positions are located with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Western Region in Parker, Arizona. Location to be determined on job offer. The vacancy announcement for these positions is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed every 15 days, as needed.

Duties

New construction/rehabilitation of transmission/distribution overhead/underground electrical utility facilities. Understanding and knowledge of transformers size application for single and three phase installations. Ability to troubleshoot overhead and underground outages and restore power. Installs, constructs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs equipment in transmission/distribution systems and substations.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Indian Preference applies
• You will be required to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit
• You may be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period
• A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
• If you are a male applicant born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.
• Incumbent is required to operate a government motor vehicle, must possess a valid driver's license, and have a safe driving record within the 3 year period immediately preceding submittal of GSA Form 3607.
• You must be able to climb poles up to 75 feet tall and climb towers up to 150 feet tall.
• You must be able to distinguish colors.
• A Lineman Apprentice program of four (4) years OR 8000 hours of electrical type training equivalent to such a program is required.
• Must possess and maintain a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License.
• The position is subject to both pre-employment and random drug testing as a condition of employment. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test is received.
• At the discretion of management, Student Loan Reimbursement May be paid
• At the discretion of management, relocation expenses May be paid

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C. For additional information, click here: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/X-118C/Tabindx.asp 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. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): 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(s) listed in the following areas: Ability to do the work of the Lineman without more than normal supervision (SCREEN-OUT) Knowledge of electrical equipment. Theory and Instruments (Electrical, Electronic) Used in Shop and Trade Practices. Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic). Ability To Use Electrical Drawings. Ability to Use and Maintain Hand Tools (Electrical Work). Trouble shooting (electrical). Dexterity and Safety If your knowledge and ability in the factors listed 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. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors. To qualify for this Lineman (Electric Power) position, you must meet ALL of the following: Have the ability to perform the work of a Lineman (High Voltage Lineman) without more than normal supervision performing routine installation, maintenance, and repairs on High Voltage electric transmission or distribution lines. Work must reflect experience with underground installation, wood pole, steel tower lines and maintenance work on lines of 12.5 kV or higher. Possess a current, valid U.S. State issued Commercial Driver's License (CDL - Class A) in order to drive and operate U.S. government owned and leased vehicles and equipment Have completed either 1.) a 4-year Lineman Apprenticeship program approved by the U.S. Department of Labor or 2.) 8,000 hours of electrical type training equivalent to such a program to perform the task of a Lineman for an electrical utility industry. Physical effort: Work under conditions of continuing high physical demand related to climbing and frequent lifting of items weighing over fifty pounds in order to install, inspect, and repair transmission and underground/overhead distribution lines. Works in the air on poles and metal structures, or at ground level, and in trenches. Work requires bending, stooping, climbing, and standing for long periods. Coordination of eyes, hands, legs, and body is needed in installing and repairing equipment in confined spaces and on overhead structures. Candidates must be able to distinguish between various color coded cable wires or pairs. Working Conditions: Subject to extremes of weather conditions including dust and lightning storms, high winds and temperature range of near freezing to 120 degrees F while in close proximity to high voltage lines and equipment. Work requires extensive pole climbing at heights up to 75 feet and climbing steel towers up to 150 feet. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Merit Promotion candidates must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date.

Education

This position does not have a education requirement; however, if you are using education or training to support meeting the qualifications or other requirements for this position, you must submit proof of education or training.

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education which shows the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: FOREIGN EDUCATION

Contacts

• Address BIA Center for Recruitment Rocky Mountain Regional BIA Center for Recruitment Rocky Mountain Regional 2021 4th Avenue North Billings, MT 59101 US
• Name: Debra Knox
• Phone: 4806224188
• Email: [email protected]