- Position Title
- High Voltage Electrician
- Agency
- Washington Headquarters Services
- Announcement Number
- DE-11950123-23-KG Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, May 3, 2023 to Monday, May 8, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
- Are you a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee? Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:
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- Position title;
- Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee);
- Agency; and,
- Beginning and ending dates of appointment.
3.
The Washington Headquarters Service (WHS) is currently operating under an approved reengineered Priority Placement Program (PPP) pilot for all positions in its serviced workforce. This pilot is application based and current PPP registrants who are registered for activity codes 293A and 295A are required to apply to the job announcement via USAJobs in order to exercise their priority placement status. This pilot permits priority candidates to be assessed with other competitive applicants. Anyone claiming priority status must provide a copy of their PPP registration and supporting documentation (e.g. RIF notice, Certification of Expected Separation) at the time of application to verify priority placement and eligibility. Are you claiming priority consideration under the WHS, PPP Pilot?
Assessment 1
Thank you for applying to the Electrician, WG-2810-11, position with Washington Headquarters Services, Raven Rock Mountain Complex (RRMC).
1.
Select the one statement that best describes your current level of education and/or experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of an Electrician at the WG-11 level.
This position has Conditions of Employment that must be obtained prior to your start date and maintained for the duration of this employment.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
2.
This position requires you to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance. Are you willing to meet the security clearance requirements?
3.
This position requires you to pass screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment and subsequent periodic drug screening thereafter. Are you willing to meet the drug testing requirements?
4.
This position requires some Temporary Duty (TDY) travel. Are you willing to meet the travel requirements?
5.
This position requires the incumbent to possess the legal and personal qualifications to operate passenger-type motor vehicles. Are you will to meet this requirement?
6.
This position is designated as a MISSION ESSENTIAL. Mission essential employees may be required to report for, or remain at, work in dismissal or closure situations due to adverse weather conditions, natural disasters, or other emergency situations (e.g., building closure due to power outage) causing disruptions of government operations, and are required to maintain contact with their supervisor during any dismissal or closure situation unless specifically excused by their supervisor. Are you willing to meet this condition of employment?
7.
This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification. Are you willing to meet the certification requirement?
8.
This position requires you to successfully pass a pre-employment physical examination and annual physical examinations thereafter. Are you willing to take a pre-employment and annual physical examination?
9.
This is a key position which cannot be vacated during a national emergency. The incumbent must not be subject to recall to active duty because of reserve or retirement obligation. Can you meet this availability requirement?
10.
This position may require work during other than normal hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays and/or overtime. Are you willing to meet this condition of employment?
The following statements pertain to your knowledge of electrical equipment.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
11.
Install high voltage electrical generating equipment and controls associated with a Class A Power Plant for the purpose of providing electricity.
12.
Perform work on high voltage equipment such as switchgear, vacuum and air circuit breakers, fuse cabinets, capacitors, contactors, motors, gang-operated switches, cutouts, lightening arrestors, generators and transformers (pad and pole mounted) in order to maintain power levels.
13.
Perform high voltage switching, isolating, grounding, insulating, splicing, fabricating stress cones and terminating of underground and overhead conductors for the purpose of maintaining power.
14.
Service all electrical equipment including multiple 1250KVA generators, up to 200 horsepower motors, controlled circuits, feeder and branch circuits, signal devices and other components associated with Class A Power Plant operations for the purposes of maintaining power.
15.
Repair primary and secondary electrical distribution equipment to include replacing and adjusting mechanical contacts, tripping and time delay intervals of circuit breakers and relays for the purpose of restoring power.
16.
Operate the master console, diesel engines, refrigeration and air conditioning equipment in an emergency or the absence of other assigned personnel for the purpose of maintaining continued operations.
17.
Prepare documentation to initiate procurement or replacement electrical of electronic components for the purpose of effecting repairs.
18.
Determine the type and size of wires, conduits, transformers and other associated trade equipment in order to effect appropriate power handling.
19.
Maintain knowledge of construction practices of electronic equipment in order to recognize types and sizes of resistors, capacitors, wiring, and transistors
The following statements pertain to your ability to use and maintain hand tools (electrical work).
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
20.
Utilize a microprocessor based test and diagnostic equipment such as a transformer turns ratio meter with PC computer interface, programmable power systems analyzer and an automated meggohm tester to troubleshoot complex AC and DC circuits with a wide range of currents and voltages.
21.
Use tools and instruments of the electrical trade such as conduit bending tools, underground cable installation tools, voltmeters, ammeters, ohmmeters, multi-meters, meggers in order to test high voltage equipment.
22.
Utilize a PC to perform tasks such as logon and logoff different specialized remote computer systems, perform data entry, run data queries and generate reports.
23.
Operate bucket trucks, man lifts and equipment rated up to 26,000 pounds for the purpose of moving equipment and supplies.
24.
Utilize phasing sticks or phase rotation meter to determine rotation of equipment.
25.
Utilize specialized safety equipment, personal protective equipment, techniques, safe work and lock out/tag out procedures in order to promulgate safe working practices.
The following statements pertain to your ability to use electrical drawings.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
26.
Use blueprints sketches, schematics or verbal instruction to plan in order to layout and complete work assignments in accordance with the National Electrical Code and other electrical standards.
27.
Application of electrical theory, such as power factors, transformers, series and parallel circuits, line loading, line losses and dielectric or conductive properties of materials in order to calculate circuit values.
28.
Interpret wiring, logic and control diagrams and apply appropriate techniques and methods for effective maintenance, repair, and testing.
The following statements pertain to your knowledge of troubleshooting (electrical).
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
29.
Examine secondary (480/208/120 volts) distribution and branch circuit systems to include switchgear, transformers, circuit breakers, water pumping wells, lighting fixtures, panels, timer, contactors, starters, outlets, switches, motors, variable speed drives, kitchen equipment, cranes, remote controlled valves, pneumatic systems, ventilating systems, controls and helipad, street, security and obstruction lighting in order to effect repair.
30.
Skilled in determining problems with the generation and distribution of direct current for use in emergency lighting, control circuits, breaker operation and valve operation in order to effect repairs.
31.
Frequently work on energized systems to troubleshoot problems.
32.
Regularly monitor the operating equipment and record essential data for use in preventing malfunctions.
33.
Adjust operating equipment to prevent any problems, and if necessary, shut down the equipment and place standby equipment in service.
34.
Determine when operating limitations of equipment are exceeded to recognize excessive current flow, or other signs of improper equipment operation.
35.
Troubleshoot techniques on primary and secondary electrical distribution systems in order to determine functionality.
36.
Diagnose electrical faults in order to effect necessary repairs.
37.
Independently troubleshoot generator control panels, automatic and /or manual transfer switches, battery charging equipment and fuel transfer equipment in order to determine course of action for repairs.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
38.
Your ratings in this questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the documents you submitted. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: 1) understand this warning; 2) have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy; and 3) have verified that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability as reflected in your resume. Do you certify the accuracy of your responses?