About the Position: Works under general supervision of the Power Plant Superintendent, executing assignments in accordance with general instructions, standard procedures, and established policies. This announcement is for current, permanent Army employees that would like to be considered for a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade. External status candidates apply to Announcement # CERE242483678071. Please see "Additional Information" section below for further details.

Duties

Plan, organize, supervise and participate in the installation, maintenance and repair of all electrical features of a hydroelectric power plant, switchyard, and dam in accordance with standard operating procedures. Help plan yearly workload and assign priorities considering equipment availability. Plan weekly and monthly schedules to meet assignment deadlines by establishing priorities, setting sequence of operations, and determining staff, equipment and materials needed to handle probable workload. Inspect plant structures and equipment to ensure that the preventive and operating maintenance program meets established standards. Suggest ways to improve organizational structure of the electrical unit.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position is covered by the Civilian Drug Abuse Testing Program. Incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 5019-R "Condition of Employment for Certain Civilian Positions Identified as Critical under the Drug Abuse Testing Program".
• Pre-Employment physical required and annually thereafter.
• Must be a graduate of a USACE Hydropower Training Program.
• Must be a qualified (passed oral examination) Senior Electrician.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Applying on Time-Limited Assignments 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. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Power Plant Senior Electrician without more than normal supervision. Installation, maintenance and repair of all mechanical features of a hydroelectric power plant, switchyard, and dam; workload planning; inspection of plant structures and equipment; adherence to rules and regulations of a Safety Program; and budget maintenance and requisitioning of supplies and equipment. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal SupervisionAbility to Use and Maintain Hand Tools (Electrical Work)Ability to Use Electrical DrawingsKnowledge of Electrical EquipmentTechnical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic)Theory and Instruments (Electrical, Electronic) Used in Shop and Trade PracticesTroubleshooting (Electrical) PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORKING CONDITIONS: Works primarily indoors but is subject to outside weather conditions when working in the switchyard. Subject to electric shocks from high tension equipment to and including 176,000 volts. Occasionally works in cramped quarters; subject to constant noise from operating machinery and maintenance equipment; subject to dirt, grease, etc.; may be required to bend, stoop, and lift up to 40 pounds. Works on a regular day shift but may be called into work if available and need arises to meet emergencies during other than day shift.

Contacts

• Address RE-W2SM03 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-NASHVILLE DO NOT MAIL Nashville, TN 37203 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk