Job Title:High Voltage Electrician Department:Department of the Navy Agency:Naval Facilities Engineering Command Job Announcement Number:SE42810-10-1153492LG865366D SALARY RANGE: $28.76 to $28.76 / Per Hour OPEN PERIOD: Monday, June 30, 2014 to Monday, July 14, 2014 SERIES & GRADE: WG-2810-10 POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time - Permanent PROMOTION POTENTIAL:10 DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy in the following location: Newport, RI View Map WHO MAY APPLY: United States Citizens SECURITY CLEARANCE: Secret SUPERVISORY STATUS: No JOB SUMMARY: The Navy and Marine Corps team offers innovative, exciting and meaningful work linking military and civilian talents to achieve our mission and safeguard our freedoms. Department of the Navy provides competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and extensive professional development and training. From pipefitters to accountants, scientists to engineers, doctors to nurses-the careers and opportunities to make a difference are endless. Civilian careers-where purpose and patriotism unite! This is position is located in the H/V Electrical Section, Utilities Operations and Services Branch, Maintenance & Utilities Division, Public Works Department, Naval Station Newport, Newport Rhode Island. The incumbent splices electrical power cables of various types and installs, modifies, connects, inspects, troubleshoots, and repairs overhead and underground high voltage primary electrical distribution lines throughout the NAVSTA Newport Complex and customers of electrical utilities. Communicates with Electrical Operations Section of all outages, maintenance of electrical system and/or unusual emergency work to the electrical distribution system. TRAVEL REQUIRED •Not Required RELOCATION AUTHORIZED •No KEY REQUIREMENTS •You must be a US Citizen. •Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal & Regulatory Guidance. •Suitable for Federal employment as determined by background investigation. •Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period. •You must obtain and maintain a security clearance. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DUTIES: Back to top •Utilizing safety equipment such as hot sticks, rubber blankets, and insulated gloves when working with energized high voltage electrical systems. •Ensuring tasks are performed in compliance with detailed instructions, work orders, blueprints, National Electric Safety Codes. •Applying basic electrical theory such as Ohms Law, series transformers and parallel circuits to understand and interpret instructions and assignments. •Diagnosing commonly encountered problems such as defective switches or blown fuses. •Installing transformers, capacitors, insulators and other accessories used in connection with main transmission lines. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Back to top In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and 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). Additional qualification information can be found at: opm.gov/qualifications/x-118c/tabindx.asp 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 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 do the work of a High Voltage Electrician without more than normal supervision such as: 1.Experience installing wire or cable transmission lines from power source to public utility supply point for buildings or substation. 2.Experience using a variety of test equipment to locate breakdown on transmission lines (i.e. amp meters, voltmeters etc.). 3.Experience recognizing excessive current flow or other signs of improper operation of high voltage equipment. In addition to the screen-out element you will be evaluated on the following Job Elements through your resume and responses to the on-line assessment questionnaire: •Knowledge of Electrical Equipment •Ability to Use Electrical Drawings •Troubleshooting (Electrical) •Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic, etc.) PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. As part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire. To preview this questionnaire and determine if your experience matches the skills required for this position, click the following link: View Assessment Questions. REQUIREMENTS: Selectee is required to participate in the Department of Defense direct deposit of pay program. A security clearance is a requirement of this position. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a position offer or removal. If you possess a security clearance, please indicate the level and termination date in your resume. This position is being recruited for at the full performance level. Call back and emergency overtime are regular requirements of this position. Shift work may be required. May be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Position requires the ability to discern colors and contrast. May be required to possess a valid operators license in order to drive a motor vehicle to and from work sites. In the event the safety requirements of the Department of the Navy, or OSHA requires certification or license to operate any job related equipment, the incumbent must qualify and obtain such license or certification within 90 days, and a copy of renewal maintained in the personnel file. The employee frequently 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 100 pounds with the help of weight handling equipment or with assistance from other workers. Work requires bending, stooping climbing and standing for long periods. At times, work is in awkward positions and restricted spaces where coordination hands, legs, and body are needed to perform tasks. The employee is 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. Exposed to heat and noise when working in substations, to extremes of weather when working outdoors, and to unpleasant odors and wet slippery surfaces when working in manholes. Subject to electrical burns while working around high voltage electrical lines, broken bones from falls from poles, and strains from awkward positions. Also exposed to chemicals such as insulating oil from transformers and oil switches. The employee is required to use protective devices such as ear plugs, safety hats, and non conductive gloves and footwear. HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED: When the application process is complete, your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your level of knowledge, skill, and ability, related to the job requirements. You will be rated under Category Rating procedures based on the extent to which your experience meets the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities for the position and rated as shown below. Additional points are not added for veterans preference; however, preference is still applied. A pplicants eligible for veterans preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans. If you meet the qualification requirements, your application will be placed in one of three categories: Best Qualified- Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for announced position. Highly Qualified- Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for announced position. Qualified - Candidates in this category meet the minimum experience requirements for announced position. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision. If, after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Stay informed of changes to your application status by signing up for automatic email alerts at: https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/NotificationSettings.aspx . -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BENEFITS: Back to topDepartment of the Navy offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays and a 401K-type retirement plan. OTHER INFORMATION: This Position is subject to Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Incumbent must use OSHA approved respirator as conditions merit in removal of P.C.B.s and other high risk contaminates in vented and unvented areas. 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. The Department of the Navy uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit dhs.gov/E-Verify. 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: public.navy.mil/donhr/Employment/CivJobOpps/Documents/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligible: ICTAP applicants must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. A well-qualified ICTAP applicant is one whose knowledge, skills, and abilities clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements; however, the individual would not necessarily be considered highly or best qualified. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: public.navy.mil/donhr/Employment/CivJobOpps/Documents/ICTAP_Statement.pdf Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA): public.navy.mil/donhr/Employment/CivJobOpps/Documents/VEOA_Eligible.pdf Military Spouse Preference (MSP): public.navy.mil/donhr/Employment/CivJobOpps/Documents/Mil_Spouse_Pref_Statement.pdf Veterans Preference Information: public.navy.mil/donhr/Employment/CivJobOpps/Documents/Vet_%20Preference_Statement.pdf 30% or More Disabled Veterans: public.navy.mil/donhr/Employment/CivJobOpps/Documents/30_or_%20More_%20Disabled_Vet.pdf -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOW TO APPLY: Back to topTo begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process. To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: - Complete Resume. - Complete Assessment Questionnaire. View Occupational Questionnaire. - Other supporting documentation as required. Please see the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section and review the applicant checklist link to determine if there are other documents you are required to submit. Your complete application (resume, assessment questionnaire, and all supporting documents) must be submitted by 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on Monday, July 14, 2014. If more than one resume is received, only the last resume received and processed will be reviewed. If you upload your documents, do not fax the same documents. Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account: https://mydon.usajobs.gov/Account/Login select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position. If you are unable to apply online or unable to upload your supporting documents follow the directions located at: public.navy.mil/donhr/Employment/CivJobOpps/Documents/ApplicationInfo_HowtoApplyviaFax.pdf . This Vacancy ID is 1153492. Do not email or send hard copy resumes/applications to the Contact Information or Agency Information listed in this vacancy announcement. All resumes/applications received at the addresses listed in the Contact Information or Agency Information will be destroyed and will not be considered for this vacancy announcement. ** It is the applicants responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents, whether uploaded or faxed, are received, legible, and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant. ** REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: The documents you are required to submit vary based on what you are claiming (i.e., applying as a veteran or disabled veteran, applying as a military spouse, etc). Please review the following link to see if there are any documents you need to provide: Applicant Checklist-ExternalAGENCY CONTACT INFO: DON Employment Info Center EIC Phone: (800)378-4559 TDD: (858)577-5723 Email: [email protected] Information: 40085 NAVFAC ENGINEERING CMD MIDATLANTIC NAVAL BASE NORFOLK, VA 23513WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT: When the application process is complete, your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement.You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your level of knowledge, skill, and ability, related to the job requirements. If, after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. Best qualified applicants with veterans preference are entitled to initial selection consideration. If there are a sufficient number of best qualified applicants with veterans preference, only those veterans will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision. Stay informed of changes to your application status by signing up for automatic email alerts at: https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/NotificationSettings.aspx .
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