This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), in Substation Maintenance Kalispell (TFKE), Kalispell District (TFK) Transmission Field Services (TF), Transmission Services (T). A successful candidate in the Electrician Foreman I position will perform journeyman work, and lead a substation maintenance crew in organizing the work and setting the pace while carrying out the instructions of the supervisor.

Duties

As an ELECTRICIAN FOREMAN I (Maintenance), you will: Explains maintenance jobs to the crew at the time of assignment. Delegates segments of jobs to specific crewmembers. Provides directions as needed while jobs are in progress. As crew leader, sets the pace and the example for behavior on the job. Encourages appropriate behavior of crewmembers by explaining rules and regulations. Enforces regulations and insists on safe work practices to minimize risk of injury to employees or damage to equipment. Monitors jobs in progress to ensure that tasks are being completed correctly and in a timely manner. Work, including documentation of existing conditions, must be accurate and thorough. Responsible for efficient performance of the work by the crew with a minimum of wasted effort and material. Develops work assignments for the crew, under direction of the Electrician Foreman III, matching manpower available with the equipment available. Continuously, evaluates employees' performance and initiates proper actions to provide job satisfaction, improve working skills, resolve employee problems, develop team spirit and improve employee conduct. Recommends administrative actions to the Electrician Foreman III. Orients new employees to the crew and explains nature and purpose of work activity. Provides on-the-job training and recommends off-the-job training to improve subordinates' skills and efficiency. Documents work performed, noting existing conditions and any special circumstances. Reports all accidents, including near-misses, to the Electrician Foreman III. Accounts for all tools and equipment in custody. May write reports or memorandums.

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: The ability to perform journeyman level work as a High Voltage Electrician involved in the maintenance and repair of electrical equipment in Substations, and lead a crew of Electricians by assigning duties, maintaining discipline, enforcing safety rules, and reviewing and inspecting completed work. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. 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 Lead Or SuperviseAbility 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 PracticesTrouble shooting (electrical) "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. Other Special Conditions of Employment: Possess within 1 year of appointment, and maintain continuously thereafter, a First Aid Card and a CPR card. Possess a clearance certificate and an electrical worker's permit or obtain them within 1 year of appointment and maintain continuously thereafter. Possess valid commercial driver's license (CDL) with all endorsements that are required to operate substation maintenance and construction equipment from state of residence. Possess a U.S. Motor Vehicle Operator Authorization or obtain within 30 days after appointment. Traffic citations indicating poor driving habits may disqualify applicants. Be certified on aerial lift or other equipment if assigned to use or operate. Take First Aid refresher training, when possible. Subject to call for emergency work at any time. Drive two and four-wheel drive vehicles which may include towing various equipment trailers, normally used in substation maintenance and construction. Be able to wear protective apparel such as respirators when required for worker safety. The positions at Ashe (Richland) require unescorted access to a nuclear facility under the jurisdiction of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Final employee selection is subject to successfully completing a background investigation, medical and/or psychological evaluation and pre-employment drug and alcohol testing administered by the nuclear facility management. These positions are also subject to random drug and alcohol testing by the nuclear facility management. Those positions at Ashe (Richland) will be required to take annual radiation training and pass a written exam. WORKING CONDITIONS: Working conditions vary depending on tasks. Most work is performed outside in all weather conditions, but some work is done inside under normal shop conditions. Work is performed around energized equipment, such as switchboards containing critical control circuits where carelessness could cause a serious system disturbance or outage. Work is done in energized Substations at various heights in excess of 100 feet, such as on steel framework, platforms, and ladders adjacent to energized high-voltage equipment. The Electrician Foreman I must frequently work on surfaces that are slippery due to insulating oil or ice. Installing conduit, pulling cable, working in oil circuit breaker (OCB) tanks, etc., involves working in restricted and cramped quarters. Approved respiratory and safety equipment must be worn when oil, acid, and solvent fumes are encountered. Without protective apparel the oil or acid may damage articles of clothing. At times, work may be physically demanding. The work environment will occasionally include high noise levels or exposure to hazardous substances (i.e., mercury, acid, solvents, PCB's, etc.) that could, if precautions are not followed, pose a health risk. Potential exposure to radiation could occur if assigned to work at the WNP2 plant (Ashe and Hanford). Emergencies, critical system conditions, or outage limitations may require that work be system-wide, done at night or under serious time pressures. System priorities may require extended periods of overtime including working weekends and holidays. Physical Requirements: - Installs and adjusts (construction) major electrical equipment such as power transformer and gas, oil, or air-insulated power circuit breakers; instrument and station service transformers, disconnect and circuit switches, protective devices, static capacitors, batteries and charges. - Maintains and repairs (maintenance) major electrical equipment in substations. When equipment fails, performs emergency repairs. - Performs diagnostic testing to inspect parts and equipment. - Performs work in shops on equipment components including bushings, motors, small power tools, etc. Assembles, installs, and modifies control and relay panels for substations. - Assembles and erects steel racks and towers to support equipment. - Installs and changes antennas, reflectors, transmitting or receiving devices, emergency power supplies, and other equipment located in microwave or radio stations. - Occasionally takes clearances and performs switching to isolate a piece of equipment for repair. - Conduit and trenches for equipment are installed under the service yard. Cables are pulled through the conduit. - Completes associated documentation required of the above listed tasks. - Drives 20-25% of the time in all weather conditions. 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 is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage Grade (WG) positions.

Contacts

• Address Bonneville Power Administration P.O. Box 3621 Portland, OR 97208 US
• Name: Shane Helm
• Phone: 564-236-6599
• Email: [email protected]