Electrical Electronic Craftsworker

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Competitive Service Positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This position is located at Little Goose Dam, Starbuck, WA. The Dam is operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers and is situated on the Snake River, 65-river miles downstream from Clarkston, WA and 70-river miles upstream from the Tri-Cities, WA.

Major duties

• Performs installation and maintenance of digital electronic equipment and associated devices related to data collection systems, centralized control systems, remote control systems, and communications systems.
• Uses diagnostic and test programs to locate and analyze troubles and make necessary corrections to the digital electronic equipment.
• Assists and receives support in developing standard practices for installation, upgrade, inspection, testing and preventive maintenance of electronic and electrical systems for new projects now under construction, and for updating existing systems.
• Repair instrumentation equipment, pumps and other equipment; power distribution and lighting systems, electrical equipment of spillway gates and navigation lock.
• Services and repairs electric motors, control centers and panel boards.
• Repairs and maintains main generator bus work, generator power circuit breakers, disconnects and associated equipment; maintains and repairs project elevators and miscellaneous equipment.

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) Electrical Electronic Craftsworker ~ without more than normal supervision. making adjustments and/or repairs, calibrating and retesting equipment such as various relays, meters, recorders, controllers, indicators, transmitters and receivers, oscillators and amplifiers, electronic relays and other electronic and communication equipment. making adjustments and/or repairs, calibrating and retesting equipment such as various relays, meters, recorders, controllers, indicators, transmitters and receivers, oscillators and amplifiers, electronic relays and other electronic and communication equipment.- Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. PHYSICAL EFFORT: The incumbent handles heavy parts and equipment and works in cramped quarters in tiring positions. Physical effort requires climbing stairs and ladders, and lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling and twisting objects frequently weighing up to, and occasionally over, 45 pounds, and standing for long periods of time on hard surfaces. Ability to work in awkward positions requiring bending, stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling and twisting. A high degree of concentrated mental and visual attention is necessary to determine cause of trouble and to plan and carry out corrective action; to interpret complex drawings; and to coordinate a high degree of manual dexterity with close visual attention for sustained periods. Ability to distinguish colors is essential. WORKING CONDITIONS: Works both inside and outside the powerhouse other structures, and outdoors. 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 energized equipment and danger of drowning when working above swift moving water. May work with a variety of toxic or caustic materials. Required to work in concrete structures. There is a possibility of cuts, burns, falls, and electrical shock 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.