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This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration, in the Transmission Field Services (TF), within the Transmission Services (T) business line.
A successful candidate in the System Protection Control Craftsman Trainee 5 position will serve as a journey level electrician who trains under the direct supervision of Systems Protection Control (SPC) Craftsmen or SPC Engineers.Qualifications:

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. If you misrepresent your experience or education, or provide false or fraudulent information in or with your application, it may be grounds for not hiring you or for firing you after you begin work. Making false or fraudulent statements also may be punishable by fine or imprisonment.
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. This job has a screen-out factors which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on this screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible.
The screen-out element for this position is: Ability to do the work of a SPC Craftsman Trainee 5, BB-2606-00, is the ability, under direct supervision, to learn to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on protective relays, revenue meters, telemetering schemes, substation control systems, and various kinds of substation monitoring equipment. Select the one statement that best describes your level of experience. Experience reflected in this self rating must be supported in your resume. Failure to meet this element results in an ineligible rating. (SCREEN-OUT)
In addition to the screen-out element your qualifications will be evaluated on the following Job Elements through your resume and responses to the on-line assessment questionnaire:

• Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision
• Ability To Use Hand and Power Tools -Electronics
• Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.
• Theory of Electronics
• Use of Test Equipment: Electronics

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.
NOTE: DRIVING. Applicants must possess at appointment, and maintain thereafter, a valid U.S. State issued Motor Vehicle Operator License (Driver's License) in order to drive and operate U.S. government owned and leased vehicles and equipment. Traffic citations indicating poor driving habits may disqualify applicants.
"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.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Subject to call for emergency work at any time.
• Required to wear protective apparel such as apparel, respirators, etc. when required for worker safety.
• Frequent and overnight travel is required.
• The position at Ashe (Richland) requires unescorted access to a nuclear facility under the jurisdiction of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Final employee selection is subject to successfully completing a background investigation, medical and/or psychological evaluation and pre-employment drug and alcohol testing administered by the nuclear facility management. This position is also subject to random drug and alcohol testing by the nuclear facility management.
• The position at Ashe (Richland) will be required to take annual radiation training and pass a written exam.

PHYSICAL EFFORT:
Incumbents must be physically and mentally able to efficiently perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, without hazard to themselves or others.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is performed primarily indoors. Some work will involve travel to remote sites or substations, and may be performed in adverse weather conditions which includes extremes of temperature. The employee may be exposed to electrical hazards of all voltages existing in the BPA system, and will be expected to work occasionally on substation equipment at heights 40 feet above the ground. The work environment will occasionally include high noise levels or exposure to toxic or hazardous substances (i.e., acids, solvents, PCB's, mercury, pesticides, etc.) that could, if precautions are not followed, pose a health risk. Proper respiratory and safety equipment shall be worn when hazardous substances are being handled.
PHYSICAL CONDITIONS:

• Able to climb ladders and work at heights averaging 5-7 feet, and on rare occasions up to 40 feet.
• To operate vehicles and to climb ladders and stepstools.
• Average of 1-2 hours uninterrupted, with a maximum of 4 hours while testing and looking at prints.
• Walks on smooth or uneven surfaces. Average of 1 hour.
• Lifts and carries test equipment. Average is 30-50 pounds with a maximum of 60-70 pounds rarely.
• Lifts, moves, carries, repositions, and operates test equipment and vehicles.
• Able to communicate with co-workers and to provide clear, accurate communication.
• To receive directions from co-workers, listen for telephone. Ability to hear abnormal noises while troubleshooting.
• Requires good spatial ability/depth perception, night vision and sufficient color distinguish color-coding or shade variations.

Time-in-Grade: Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration.
CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section.

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education:There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position.Employment Type: OTHER