Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This position is located at McNary Dam, Umatilla, OR, a multi-purpose hydropower project, with missions that include operation/maintenance of the facility for flood control, hydroelectric power generation. Employees working at McNary and living in WA are exempt from OR state tax. Responsibilities Use test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, wave analyzers, frequency counters, function generators, logic analyzers, multimeters, reflectometers, and other instruments in performing tests necessary to determine operating conditions or malfunctions. Coordinates and receives support from engineering personnel in developing standard practices for installation, upgrade, inspection, testing and preventive maintenance of electronic systems and for updating existing systems. Reviews plans and schematic diagrams to provide design and installation recommendations. Exchanges information and performance data for mutual resolution of technical problems which impact on the region-wide power system. Performs installation, modification, maintenance and repair of digital electronic equipment and devices related to data collection systems, centralized control systems, remote control systems, and communications systems. Responsible for networked Operation Technology (OT) equipment such as network switches, servers, firewalls, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and associated equipment. Implements cyber security protocols and updates when required. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education requirements described below. 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. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. 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) ELECTRONIC SYSTEM CONTROL CRAFTWORKER without more than normal supervision. I have performed common tasks associated with the repair and maintenance of electronic equipment. I receive oral instructions as the nature of repairs, installation, or maintenance to be made, and can proceed to carry out the work, receiving advice and assistance as required, in cleaning, making adjustments and/or repairs, calibration, and retest of equipment including various relays, meters, recorders, controllers, indicators, radio transmitters and receivers, oscillators and amplifiers, electronic relays and other electronic and communication equipment. (My resume reflects present or past experience performing these tasks.) - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Required to stand for long periods on hard surfaces, climb stairs and ladders, work in awkward positions requiring bending, stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling and twisting. Requires a high degree of concentrated mental and visual attention, and ability to coordinate a high degree of manual dexterity with close visional attention for sustained periods. Must be able to distinguish colors. Must be able to lift and carry equipment and supplies weighing frequently up to, and occasionally over, 45 pounds. WORKING CONDITIONS: Works both inside and outside the powerhouse. Outside work subjects employee to usual climate conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow). Work is often unpleasant due to weather, dirt, grease, dust, high noise levels, etc. There is danger of serious injury or death if employee contacts high voltage electricity and danger of drowning when working above swift moving water. Employee is subject to the discomfort of wearing required safety equipment such as ear plugs, hard hats, gloves, safety glasses, safety harness, etc. Must wear appropriate safety equipment and protective clothing, and successfully complete and maintain all occupational health requirements. Education FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html 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. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. 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. This is a(n) Logistics Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Relocation and Recruitment Incentives may be authorized.
