Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic Meter & Relay (Foreman II)

This position is part of the Desert Southwest Region of the Western Area Power Administration (WAPA). As an Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic Meter & Relay (Foreman II), you will be responsible for the operation and maintenance functions of WAPA's high-voltage substations, transmission lines, associated facilities and equipment.

Major duties

As an Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic Meter & Relay (Foreman II), you will: Collaborates with the supervisor to develop weekly, monthly, and annual work schedules. Develop emergency action plans to minimize power outages due to equipment failures or scheduled maintenance work. Assist with the development of annual cost and budget forecasts by identifying needs for significant equipment repairs, additions, replacements, and upgrades, as well as personnel, training, materials, and other operation and maintenance needs. Develop job hazard analysis, identify hazards, and develop processes to mitigate or eliminate hazards. Conduct on-site tailgate meetings and weekly safety meetings. Inspect work site and monitor work in progress to identify potentially unsafe conditions and if environmental procedures are being followed. Identify, secure, and/or coordinate material, personnel, and equipment needed for the timely performance of required tasks.

Qualifications

Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at: https://www.opm.gov/policy. In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to submit a thorough resume that directly relates to this position. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations (X-118C).Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. Your resume should demonstrate that you possess these elements and screen out. Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your resume how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the elements and screen out identified below. The screen-out element for this position is below. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating: Completed a 4-year apprentice program in a related craft; OR Employment as a Western journeyman in the craft occupations (i.e. in the "WB" pay plan); OR Hold, or have held, the journeyman level (i.e., a level achieved by at least 4 years of training) in a related craft. If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone."Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is done both indoors and outside in variable weather conditions. Work often requires much driving, some in rugged isolated areas requiring four-wheel drive, often alone. Work can require considerable travel requiring temporary lodging away from duty station. May be required to travel in a fixed wing aircraft, helicopter, snow mobile, or snow cat to work sites. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Work is indoors; however, outdoor activities are frequently encountered. May lift and carry loads over 50 pounds, often in outdoor environments that pose difficult terrain issues. May work in close, restricted quarters. Standing, bending, stooping for long periods of time may be required. May be required to hike, climb, or use other methods to get to remote equipment sites as local terrain and climate conditions require. Must be able to climb communication towers up to 400 feet or as required.

Education

For this position, education cannot be substituted for experience.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. This employer participates in the e-Verify program. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation. May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period. Employees serving on a probationary or trial period may be terminated at any time during the probationary or trial period for performance, conduct, or business-related reasons in the interest of Federal service. Limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications. In accordance with Executive Order 14170, applicants are encouraged to respond to the four short, free-response, essay questions in the questionnaire. Answers to these questions are not scored or rated. Your answers will be reviewed by the hiring manager and agency leadership if you are referred for selection consideration. You may be required to complete a financial disclosure (OGE-450). Position is subject to random drug testing. You must pass pre-employment drug testing. You must pass pre-employment medical examination. Security clearance and associated requirements- Moderate Risk. Shift work and emergency overtime may be required. Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays.