This position is located in NWFC (Critical Infrastructure Operations and Maintenance), Workplace Services (NW), Chief Administrative Office (N) Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). This position supports 24x7 critical facilities operations and is responsible for performing inspections, overseeing maintenance and testing that supports Critical Utilities Uptime requirements.

Duties

As a Engineering Technician (Electrical), you will: Under the direction of NWFC Supervisor and based on the prioritized list of deferred maintenance items from NWFC, the incumbent will complete inspections, assist in maintenance and testing of critical utilities systems that support the Control Centers and Data Centers. As the Facilities Operations and Maintenance technical expert, evaluate the critical assets PM/CM issues with Workplace Services, Enterprise Technology Operations, and Transmission Operations staff to develop a programmatic schedule for PM/CM requirements. Conduct building and facility inspections when on job sites and ensures maintenance, repair, and construction needs are identified and programmed for accomplishment. Plan and oversee construction, maintenance, repair/replace and construction projects and ensures activities are carried out in accordance with OSHA, National Historical Registry, environmental impact, BPA Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) Committee or other local guidelines governing the construction, maintenance, destruction, and disposal of physical property. Work closely with TTO, NWFC, JN and other NWF Facilities personnel including but not limited to other Facility Operations Specialists, plumbers, electricians, HVAC technicians, and maintenance workers to ensure that facilities inspections are conducted and maintenance, repair, and construction needs are identified and programmed for accomplishment. Participate on emergency response teams after hours and on weekends, during emergency planning, and test scenario exercises. Supports management and other team members during emergency events, weather related events, and infrastructure restoration periods.

Requirements

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS A qualified candidate's resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) in the Federal service. Specialized Experience is defined as experience in: 1) Working with electrical systems that support critical assets (i.e., switchgear, circuit breakers, batteries, Uninterrupted Power Supplies (UPS), and/or emergency engine generators, etc.); 2) Reviewing and editing technical documentation (i.e., drawings, procedures, work standards, construction standards and/or policies, etc.) related to electrical infrastructure projects and maintenance activities; 3) Managing and overseeing a wide variety of projects that include repair activities related to electrical infrastructure (i.e., scope development, project management, project monitoring, etc.). "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. Time-in-Grade: Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration. CTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. 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: Wilson Bowlby
• Phone: 5032303117
• Email: [email protected]