Lineman (Electric Power)

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Duties

• New construction/rehabilitation of transmission/distribution overhead/underground electrical utility facilities.
• Understanding and knowledge of transformers size application for single and three phase installations.
• Ability to troubleshoot overhead and underground outages and restore power.
• Installs, constructs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs equipment in transmission/distribution systems and substations.
  
  

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Indian Preference applies
• You will be required to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit
• You may be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period
• A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
• If you are a male applicant born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.
• Incumbent is required to operate a government motor vehicle, must possess a valid driver's license, and have a safe driving record within the 3 year period immediately preceding submittal of GSA Form 3607.
• You must be able to climb poles up to 75 feet tall and climb towers up to 150 feet tall.
• You must be able to distinguish colors.
• A Lineman Apprentice program of four (4) years OR 8000 hours of electrical type training equivalent to such a program is required.
• Must possess and maintain a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License.
• The position is subject to both pre-employment and random drug testing as a condition of employment. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test is received.
  
  

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C. For additional information, click here: http://www.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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): 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(s) listed in the following areas:

• Ability to do the work of the Lineman without more than normal supervision (SCREEN-OUT)
• Knowledge of electrical equipment.
• Theory and Instruments (Electrical, Electronic) Used in Shop and Trade Practices.
• Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic).
• Ability To Use Electrical Drawings.
• Ability to Use and Maintain Hand Tools (Electrical Work).
• Trouble shooting (electrical).
• Dexterity and Safety
  
  

If your knowledge and ability in the factors listed 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. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors.

To qualify for this Lineman (Electric Power) position, you must meet ALL of the following:

• Have the ability to perform the work of a Lineman (High Voltage Lineman) without more than normal supervision performing routine installation, maintenance, and repairs on High Voltage electric transmission or distribution lines. Work must reflect experience with underground installation, wood pole, steel tower lines and maintenance work on lines of 12.5 kV or higher.
• Possess a current, valid U.S. State issued Commercial Driver's License (CDL - Class A) in order to drive and operate U.S. government owned and leased vehicles and equipment
• Have completed either 1.) a 4-year Lineman Apprenticeship program approved by the U.S. Department of Labor or 2.) 8,000 hours of electrical type training equivalent to such a program to perform the task of a Lineman for an electrical utility industry.
  
  

Physical effort: Work under conditions of continuing high physical demand related to climbing and frequent lifting of items weighing over fifty pounds in order to install, inspect, and repair transmission and underground/overhead distribution lines. Works in the air on poles and metal structures, or at ground level, and in trenches. Work requires bending, stooping, climbing, and standing for long periods. Coordination of eyes, hands, legs, and body is needed in installing and repairing equipment in confined spaces and on overhead structures. Candidates must be able to distinguish between various color coded cable wires or pairs.

Working Conditions: Subject to extremes of weather conditions including dust and lightning storms, high winds and temperature range of near freezing to 120 degrees F while in close proximity to high voltage lines and equipment. Work requires extensive pole climbing at heights up to 75 feet and climbing steel towers up to 150 feet.

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

This position does not have a education requirement; however, if you are using education or training to support meeting the qualifications or other requirements for this position, you must submit proof of education or training.

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education which shows the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: FOREIGN EDUCATION

Additional information

• An incentive may be available to to highly qualified candidates**
  
  

This position is at the full performance level.

Indian Affairs has determined that the duties of the position are not suitable for telework.

Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp .

LAND MANAGEMENT WORKFORCE FLEXIBILITY ACT: If applying under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act, you must provide documentation to support your eligibility (SF-50) and performance (references and/or performance appraisal). Under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) two groups of individuals are eligible to apply under this announcement: current and/or former employees serving or who have served under time-limited competitive appointments at land management agencies. Land Management Agencies include: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Service, and U.S. Forest Service.

• Current appointees: 1) must have been hired under competitive examining procedures to a time limited appointment with a land management agency; 2) must have served under one or more time limited appointment(s) by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years; AND 3) must have performed at an acceptable level during each period of service.
• Former appointees: 1) must have been hired under competitive examining procedures to a time limited appointment with a land management agency; 2) must have served under one or more time limited appointment(s) by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years; 3) must have separated for reasons other than misconduct or performance; AND 4) must have performed at an acceptable level through the service period.
  
  

Certain candidates may be eligible to apply under a special hiring authority including those for disabled individuals, Peace Corps employees, Foreign Service employees, veterans, etc. For more information, visit the following OPM websites: USAJOBS Information Center: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/; Vets Info Guide: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/.

Former Federal Employees are required to indicate whether they received a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP) buyout in their previous employment with the Federal government, and are required to submit a copy of the applicable Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) regarding the VSIP. Most individuals who accept reemployment with the Federal government within 5 years of receiving the VSIP amount, must repay the gross amount of the separation pay prior to reemployment.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your Resume Will Be Evaluated After The Closing Date To Determine Whether You Meet The Minimum Qualification Requirements For This Position Described Above. Qualified Candidates Will Then Be Further Evaluated To Assess The Quality, Depth, And Complexity Of Your Accomplishments, Experience, And Education In Relation To The Competencies Or Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required For The Position As Demonstrated By Your Responses To The Assessment Questions. Competencies Measured Include:

• Ability to Use and Maintain Hand Tools (Electrical Work)
• Ability to Use Electrical Drawings
• Dexterity and Safety
• Knowledge of Electrical Equipment
• Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
• Theory and Instruments (Electrical, Electron) Used in Shop and Trade Practices
• Trouble shooting (electrical)
  
  

We Will Compare Your Resume And Supporting Documentation To Your Responses On The Assessment Questionnaire. If Your Responses To The Assessment Questions Cannot Be Supported By Your Resume, Your Score May Be Adjusted To More Accurately Reflect Your Experience. Qualified Applicants Will Be Evaluated, Rated And Referred To The Selecting Official Under Category Rating Procedures, And Placed In One Of The Following Categories:

BEST QUALIFIED: Applicants possess all of the job related competencies identified above.

WELL QUALIFIED: Applicants possess a majority of the job related competencies.

QUALIFIED: Applicants meet the basic eligibility and minimum qualification requirements but do not meet the definition of Best Qualified or Well Qualified.

DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE: PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume/ application does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). Your resume must contain sufficiently detailed information upon which to make a qualification determination. Please ensure that your resume contains specific information such as position titles, beginning and ending dates of employment for each position, average number of hours worked per week, and if the position is/was in the Federal government, you should provide the position series and grade level.

You may preview the assessment questions here in the https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12405650. Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur within 90 days from the date the certificate was issued.