Summary This position is part of the WAPA-RMR-Rocky Mountain Region, Department of Energy. As a High Voltage Electrician (Lineman) Apprentice, you will serve as an apprentice lineman and enter training to become a Journeyman Level High Voltage Electrician (Lineman) after completion of a four year training period. This is not a remote position. The selectee will be required to be physically present at one of the duty location(s) identified. Responsibilities MAJOR DUTIES: As a High Voltage Electrician (Lineman) Apprentice you will be in training as an apprentice in the electrical trades. During the term of the apprenticeship, the apprentice shall be provided progressively more complex and responsible training and experience in order to assure that upon completion of the term of apprenticeship, the apprentice will possess both the theoretical and practical knowledge, skill, and ability of the trade necessary to perform the full range of duties of the trade at the skilled journeyman level of competence. The apprentice shall work under the day-to-day supervision of a craft supervisor or work leader who is the supervisor of record. In addition, an apprentice shall also be under the general direction of an apprentice instructor, who may or may not be the supervisor of record. Apprentices are required to complete related training, including self-study training such as correspondence courses during off-duty hours as part of the apprentice program. The apprentice may work individually, with another craftsman, or as a member of a full crew supervised by supervisory craftsman. Work is assigned by the supervisor and/or apprentice instructor and may include work to extend over several weeks. Instructions may be oral, written, or require the use of drawings, diagrams, or manuals. Work is carried out independently some of the time, although contact with the supervisor or apprentice instructor is usually available. Work is periodically spot checked for adequacy, workmanship, and timeliness. Work is reviewed, and progress in the program, is assessed by the supervisor, apprentice instructor, and apprenticeship committee. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 period. Possess a valid state driver's license at the time of employment. Must wear personal protective equipment as required. You will be required to possess a pair of fully-encased safety-toed footwear meeting the standard ASTM F 2413-05 upon reporting to work. Must wear ARC rated protected clothing when in proximity to exposed energy circuits. Subject to inclement weather conditions such as high temperatures, rain, sleet, snow, and extreme cold. Requires the ability to operate a Government vehicle. Must be 18 years of age and able to obtain and maintain a Defensive Driver certification, and have a valid state driver's license. Defensive Driver's training will be completed upon employment. Position may be subject to regular and recurring overtime. Overtime may be on short notice to include nights, holidays and weekends in support of related mission requirements. May require incumbent to occasionally fly in a helicopter to perform duties of the position. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Class A Commercial Driver's License to operate vehicles of more than 26,000 pounds GVWR. The CDL must be obtained within 120 days of employment or longer if outside the control of the employer. This position requires an initial drug test prior to appointment and random drug or drug and alcohol testing thereafter. Failure to test or a positive result on random drug or drug and alcohol tests conducted after appointment may result in removal from Federal employment. This position requires completion of an annual medical examination at Federal expense. If you are tentatively selected for this position, you will be required to have a physical examination that will determine whether you are qualified to perform the duties of the position. An offer of employment will depend upon your successfully passing the physical examination. Personal maximum weight may not exceed 280 pounds at time of appointment. Personal weight will be determined at the time of physical examination and final job offer will be contingent upon verification that individual's weight does not exceed this amount. 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. 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: Having the aptitude and interest for learning trade theory and practice and am able to perform simple tasks under close supervision. 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. Physical Effort: Work under conditions of moderate to high physical demand related to climbing, lifting, or working in strained positions. May be required to lift items weighing over 50 pounds in order to install, inspect, and repair equipment or facilities. Coordination of eyes, hands, legs, and body is required in installing and repairing equipment in confined spaces or overhead structures. Working Conditions: Majority of work takes place outside. The incumbent works both inside and out-of-doors and is subject to extremes of weather conditions. Works in close proximity to high voltage lines and/or equipment. Work involves climbing transmission structures averaging 65 feet but up to 500 feet on occasion, and communication towers up to 400 feet. Subject to potential for injury Subject to the normal occupational working conditions characteristic of the apprentice occupation (i.e., working aby high voltage lines, broken bones in falls from poles or structures, muscle strains from awkward positions, and cuts and bruises when handling tools and materials. Position may require nationally recognized crane certification for fixed and swing boom certification. If so, training will be provided at government expense. May be required to fly to worksites by either fixed wing aircraft or helicopter. Work may require considerable travel requiring temporary lodging away from duty station. May occasionally perform aerial transmission line patrol and may use aerial transportation to access work sites. Education For this position, education cannot be substituted for experience. Additional Information The U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across DOE. For general information on government-wide Telework polices visit: www.telework.gov. This public notice is to gather applications for current and future vacancies that may or may not result in a referral or selection. Pay will be set at the entry level of Step 1 with promotion in 6 month increments based on satisfactory completion of all training and recommendation of the supervisor through the Step 8. Hiring incentives may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate based on budget availability and in accordance with federal regulations. You will need to sign an employment agreement to be eligible for this incentive. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized. Vacancies may not exist in all duty locations during the open period of this vacancy announcement. Positions will be filled as needed.