Summary About the Position: This announcement is NOT intended for current, permanent Army employees. Current, permanent Army employees who would like to be considered for this time-limited assignment should instead apply to Announcement #MCGM-26-12991927-MP-R. Please see "Conditions of Employment" section below for further details. Responsibilities Passes on to the workers, instructions received from supervisor, and starts work (e.g., by assigning the immediate tasks to be performed by individual members of the group led). Checks work in progress and when finished, checks for compliance with supervisors' instructions on work sequence, procedures, methods, and deadlines. Answers workers' questions regarding procedures, policies, written instructions, and other directives (e.g., technical orders). Installs, tests, and repairs overhead and underground primary electrical distribution lines, secondary lines, sub-stations, transformers, breakers, regulators, insulators, lightning arrestors, switches, fuses, and similar equipment. Works on underground and overhead primary distribution systems of up to 12,470 volts. Checks voltage of secondary terminals, and makes repairs to defective, loose, or corroded connections. Works from building plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, and electrical maintenance and repair manuals to determine fixture and equipment @type/size, balance the load, and ensure safe operating of electrical circuits and systems. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Reinstatement 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 an Electrician (High Voltage) Leader without more than normal supervision. (1) Leading employees to follow supervisor's instructions to meet deadlines; (2) Utilizing technical documents such as building plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, and electrical maintenance and repair manuals to determine the proper and safe operating of electrical lines, circuits, equipment, and controls; (3) Troubleshooting distribution systems and equipment using devices such as voltmeters, ohmmeters, phase-meters, meggers, underground cable locators, and thermal imaging cameras; and (4) Operating technical test equipment such as relay rest sets, volt, amp and power factor meters, high voltage output testers, and fault-finding equipment to troubleshoot high voltage systems. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability To Lead or Supervise Ability To Use and Maintain Hand Tools (Electrical Work) Ability To Use Electrical Drawings Knowledge of Electrical Equipment Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Theory and Instruments (Electrical Electronic) Used in Shop and Trade Practices Trouble shooting (electrical) PHYSICAL EFFORT: Moderately heavy physical effort is exerted as employee works aloft on poles, at ground level, and in ground trenches or manholes. Work requires bending, stooping, climbing, and standing for long periods. Coordination of eyes, hands, legs, and body is needed in installing, repairing, and testing electrical equipment in confined spaces such as manholes and overhead structures. WORKING CONDITIONS: Works outside most of the time, subject to extremes of weather conditions, which could result in mandatory 24 hour emergency call, and in close proximity to high voltage lines and equipment. Work requires extensive pole climbing with some work in underground facilities. Subject to death or serious injury by contact with high voltage lines, broken bones in falls from poles, strains from awkward positions, and less serious cuts and bruises when handling tools and materials. May be required to work in contaminated areas, exposed to hazardous chemicals and toxic fumes requiring the wearing of uncomfortable protective devices including respirators and impermeable rubber suits.. Education Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. Direct deposit of pay is required. This is a Career Field (CP) 29 position. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
