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Naval Facilities Engineering Command HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRICIAN LEADER in Naval Station Complex, California
Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. Responsibilities You will lead crews in troubleshooting cable systems to locate shorts, electrolysis damage, capacitance imbalance or cable breaks. You will lead a team as a High Voltage Electrician completing high voltage electrical inspections, repairs, and maintenance activities. You will maintain proper work methods, explain steps and or processes to ensure the safety of crew members and safe operations of the equipment. You will maintain proper work methods, explain steps and or processes to ensure the safety of crew members and safe operations of the equipment. You will use tools and test equipment (climbing gear, belt and harness to operate, test and repair high voltage overhead/underground lines, cross arms, transformers, switches and surface/subsurface structures). You will lead work in substations using tools and tests equipment to troubleshoot and maintain switchgear, circuit breakers, and control and protective devices. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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 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 element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY TO LEAD OR SUPERVISE : 1) Repairing high voltage power generating and distributing equipment (e.g.generators, transformers, switches, circuit breakers, recording instruments, and control systems); 2) Reading circuit drawings and diagrams to identify electricalproblems; 3) Using high voltage test tools (e.g. oscillators, primary and secondary injection tester, Power Factor and Relay calibration equipment, meggers, phase sticks, and fault finding equipment); 4) Installing transformers, capacitors, insulators, switches, circuit breakers and fuses for main distribution lines over 600V; 5) Using safety equipment such as hot sticks, rubber blankets, and insulated gloves when working on high voltage systems. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Education Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized. PCS is not authorized. Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below. PHYSICAL EFFORT Works above ground from aerial bucket trucks and poles, at ground level, and in trenches, or manholes. Performs moderately heavy lifting, pulling, and carrying of equipment and material weighing up to 40 pounds and occasionally, lifts or pulls heavy cables and equipment weighing more than 50 pounds with help of weight handling equipment or assistance from other workers. Uses block and tackle, pulleys, or other lifting devices. Work may involve long periods of crouching, climbing, bending, standing, kneeling, and stooping while installing, repairing, or testing electrical equipment in confined spaces. May work above ground from aerial bucket trucks and poles, at ground level, and in trenches, or manholes. WORKING CONDITIONS Works indoors and outdoors. May be exposed to danger from explosions of equipment and cables in manholes and vaults, as well as danger from high voltage electrical shock, burns from solder, broken bones, cuts, and bruises. May be exposed to heat and noise when working in substations or power-generating facilities, to extremes of weather when working outdoors, and to unpleasant odors and wet slippery surfaces when working in manholes.