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Position Title
Electrician
Agency
Bonneville Power Administration
Announcement Number
21-BPA-25926-11185310-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, July 29, 2021 to Saturday, August 7, 2021
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency, other than the Department of Energy?

If yes, confirm:

--you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy;
--you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated;
--you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND
--your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or equivalent.

For more information on eligibility visit:  https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ictap/

Check the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section in the job announcement for instructions to support your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.
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Preferences
1. Select the locations you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
2. Do any of your relatives work for the agency to which you are applying? If so, please list any applicable names below. Please enter N/A in the text box, if not Applicable. (Include: father, mother, husband, wife, son, daughter, brother, sister, uncle, aunt, first cousin, nephew, niece, father-in-law, mother-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, stepfather, stepmother, stepson, stepdaughter, stepbrother, stepsister, half brother, and half sister).
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Assessment 1
1. Ability to do the work of the position without normal supervision performing the majority of the High Voltage Electrician duties, including maintaining, installing, modifying, calibrating, repairing of electrical sub-stations, power generation/transmission/distribution equipment, and systems at 11,000 to 500,000 volts, and climbing, maintaining and repairing electrical sub-stations, and transformer banks. (limit characters)
2. Do you possess a valid interstate commercial driver's license (CDL) from the state of residence?
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3. Do you possess a current valid U.S. motor vehicle operator's license from your state of residence?
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For the following task statements, please select the option that best describes your training or experience. You must ensure that the level of training or experience claimed is reflected in your resume. If the information cannot be found in your resume, your self-rating will be adjusted accordingly. (limit characters)
4. Testing and analyzing operating performance of electrical equipment (e.g., transformers, regulators, circuit breakers in substations) to recognize system malfunctions.
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5. Repair overhead bus or underground high voltage electrical distribution systems in substations (up to 500,000 volts) following standardized procedures.
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6. Analyze data collected from electronic test equipment such as Doble Power Factor test set, Doble Power Circuit Breaker timing analyzers, meggers, etc., to determine the condition or extent of repairs needed.
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7. Properly deenergize and ground high-voltage equipment according to switching procedures.
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8. Repair and modify items, including bushings, motors, and other miscellaneous electrical items, to prepare for testing equipment performance.
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9. Test high voltage equipment such as transformers, regulators, cables, switches, circuit breakers, mechanical and electronic recording instruments to ensure proper operation using a Power Factor test set, Circuit Breaker Analyzer, Megger, and Millivot Drop Test equipment.
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10. Perform installation and maintenance of high voltage electrical transmission equipment used in Generation, Transmission or Distribution systems (11,000 to 500,000 volts).
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11. Repair or replace transmission or generation equipment in substations, power generating facilities, transformer vaults, and distribution centers.
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12. Operate equipment such as bucket trucks, aerial booms, digger derricks, winches/capstan used in installations and repairs.
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13. Interpret blueprints of high voltage interconnects such as generators, buses, switches, and circuit breakers to diagnose problems.
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14. Use circuit diagrams to complete installation, modification, and repair on 13,800 to 500,000 volt distribution systems.
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15. Use computerized diagnostic and digital test equipment as part of high voltage 13,800 to 500,000 volt electrical system maintenance and troubleshooting.
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16. Operate tools, including assorted hand tools, air, electric, and hydraulic power tools, to repair and maintain electrical equipment to perform at peak capacity.
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17. Troubleshoot overhead and underground high voltage cable systems to locate shorts, grounds, cable breaks, etc. on circuits from 120 to 13,800 volts.
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18. Troubleshoot malfunctions with complex electrical systems (e.g., Transformers, Power Circuit Breakers, load interrupters, High and low voltage control circuits, etc.) to determine corrective actions.
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19. If you selected E in response to any question above, indicate where in your resume the information can be found to support your answer (identify by job title and dates). In order to receive credit, please be sure that your resume provides adequate details to support your answer or your response
will be adjusted accordingly. (Maximum length of 250 characters):
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