This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration, in Transmission Services (TF), The Dalles District (TFD), SPC Celilo (TFDI). A successful candidate in the High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) System Protection & Control Craftsman I position will perform preventive and corrective maintenance at the high voltage Celilo Converter Station on equipment.

Duties

As a High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) System Protection & Control Craftsman, you will:

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 successfully perform the work of a High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) System Protection and Control Craftsman is defined as performing acceptance and maintenance tests, repairs, adjustment, and final accuracy tests on Programmable Logic Controllers, protection systems, relays, energy meters, indication meters, plant controls, telemetering, and other equipment necessary for the operation of the DC Converter Station, along with Static Var Compensator (SVC) and Thyristor controlled Series Capacitors (TCSC) equipment in other districts without more than normal supervision. 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 Hand and Power Tools -ElectronicsIngenuity (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. This position has a selective placement factor, failure to meet this requirement(s) will result in an ineligible rating. Must possess a current valid U.S. motor vehicle operator's license from state of residence. Operate motor vehicles, including 1-1/2 ton pickups, sedans, snowmobiles, or van-type trucks. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed primarily indoors at the high voltage Celilo DC Converter Station, and SVC and TCSC Stations in other field locations. Work may be performed outside in adverse weather conditions, in energized substations. Some overnight travel may be required. The employee may be exposed to electrical hazards of all voltages existing in the BPA system and is expected to work occasionally on substation equipment at heights 40 feet above the ground. Some test sites require walking over uneven terrain but most locations are accessible by mobile equipment. At times, work may be physically demanding. Test voltages up to several thousand volts may be present in some types of equipment. The work environment will occasionally include high noise levels or exposure to toxic or hazardous substances (acids, solvents, mercury, PCB's, 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. Emergencies, critical system conditions, or outage limitations may require that work be done at night or under serious time pressures. System priorities may require extended periods of overtime including working weekends and holidays. PHYSICAL CONDITIONS: Incumbents must be physically and mentally able to efficiently perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, without hazard to themselves or others. "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.

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]