High Voltage Electrician

Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Competitive positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position:As an High Voltage Electrician you will perform a variety of duties in connection with the installation, maintenance and repair of overhead and underground distribution systems on the installation. Learn more about this agency Duties As a High Voltage Electrician, you may perform the following duties: Assist in the performance of the full range of work involved in the maintenance, installation, and repair of overhead and underground electrical distribution systems. Install, replace, and/or repair poles, insulators, beakers, fuses, conductors, primary and secondary transformers, brackets, switch gears, meters and a variety of other fixtures and hardware. Operate a bucket truck to transport self, co-workers and supplies to and from work sites. Work with energized lines up to 34,400 volts (majority of work is performed on 12,470 volt lines. Works with interior journeyman electrician in performance of interior electrical installation and repair. Requirements Conditions of employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. This position requires a physical prior to appointment (including the ability to distinguish basic or shades of color) and subsequent annual medical examinations following appointment. Work is performed both inside and outside in a variety of temperatures and weather conditions for extended periods of time. The employee is exposed to cold, drafty, hot, humid and wet working situations and unsafe conditions in manholes. This position requires considerable physical effort in working aloft on poles, at ground level and in manholes. This position also requires bending, stooping, climbing and standing for long periods. This position requires close coordination of eyes, hands, legs and body in installing, repairing and testing electrical equipment in confined spaces. This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain a valid state-issued Driver's License to operate Government vehicles. Work may be required outside of normal duty hours which may include evenings, weekends and/or holidays in emergency situations. This position requires, at times, the wearing of personal protective equipment (PPE) which may include steel toe boots and rubber gloves. Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens 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) High Voltage Electrician ~ without more than normal supervision. To meet the screen out element, applicants should document experience or show the ability to do the following: Installing, repairing, modifying, troubleshooting, loading and testing new and existing electrical lines, circuits, systems, fixtures and controls and working with energized lines and distribution systems up to 12,470 volts. Also diagnosing, modifying, overhauling, repairing and maintaining a variety of electrical devices, equipment and components. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical Effort - Considerable physical effort is required in working aloft on poles, at ground level and in manholes.Work requires bending, stooping, climbing, and standing for long periods. Work requires close coordination of eyes, hands, legs and body in installing, repairing and testing electrical equipment in confined spaces. Working Conditions - Subject to danger of shock, cuts and bruises. Required to work in confined and dusty locations.Subject to danger of falling from ladders and line poles. Works in dark, damp unsafe conditions inmanholes. Work may be required outside of normal duty hours which may include evenings,weekends and/or holidays in emergency situations. Work may require the wearing of personalprotective equipment (PPE) which may include steel toe boots and rubber gloves. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. 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. 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) CP-29 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. Recruitment and relocation incentives MAY be authorized. Student loan repayment MAY be authorized. Salary negotiations for candidates new to Federal service MAY be authorized. Credit for prior non-Federal experience and certain military service for leave accrual rates MAY be authorized. Expand Hide  additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.