Electronic System Control Craftworker

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 Dworshak Dam and Reservoir, Ahsahka, ID, a multi-purpose hydropower project, with missions that include operation and maintenance of the facility for flood control, hydroelectric power generation, recreation and natural resources management.

Major duties

• 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.

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) Electronic System Control Craftworker ~ without more than normal supervision. . I have the ability to assemble, install, repair, maintain, and test digital electronic control computer hardware and software, and digital electronic control 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. - 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.