- Position Title
- Lineman (Electric Power)
- Agency
- Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Announcement Number
- ST-23-12062769-KL Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, July 24, 2023 to Friday, December 29, 2023
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• 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; AND,
• 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 the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• 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; AND,
• 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 the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
3.
Were you formerly employed as a Federal civilian employee on a permanent competitive appointment or did you obtain career-conditional status (and are within 3 years of the date of separation or are a preference eligible) and have you never held the full performance level of this position?
-OR-
Are you currently employed as a Federal civilian employee in the Competitive Service and have you never held the full performance level of this position?
To verify your eligibility as a current or former Federal civilian employee, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
• career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND,
• status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
-OR-
Are you currently employed as a Federal civilian employee in the Competitive Service and have you never held the full performance level of this position?
To verify your eligibility as a current or former Federal civilian employee, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
• career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND,
• status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
4.
Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions AND you:
• have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more; OR,
• are retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service, member 4) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. You must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
• have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more; OR,
• are retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service, member 4) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. You must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
5.
Are you a current, permanent employee with the U.S. Department of Interior?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
• for career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND,
• your status is in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
• for career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND,
• your status is in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
6.
This position is subject to the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (25 U.S.C. 472), which affords employment preference to qualified Native American candidates. Proof of eligibility, in the form of a completed Verification of Indian Preference, BIA - 4432 Form, must be provided with your application by the closing date to be granted such preference.
Are you claiming Indian Preference, and submitting your BIA-4432 Form?
Are you claiming Indian Preference, and submitting your BIA-4432 Form?
7.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• 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; AND,
• 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 the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• 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; AND,
• 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 the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
8.
Are you a current or former employee of a land management agency (Forest Service; Bureau of Land Management; National Park Service; Fish and Wildlife Service; Bureau of Indian Affairs; or Bureau of Reclamation) who:
• was originally hired to a time-limited position under a competitive appointment; and,
• served one or more time-limited appointments at a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years; and,
• performed at an acceptable level of service during each period of service; and,
• if no longer employed by the land management agency, have been separated for no more than two years, and departed that position in good standing.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) and performance appraisal that demonstrates you meet the requirements outlined in the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act.
• was originally hired to a time-limited position under a competitive appointment; and,
• served one or more time-limited appointments at a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years; and,
• performed at an acceptable level of service during each period of service; and,
• if no longer employed by the land management agency, have been separated for no more than two years, and departed that position in good standing.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) and performance appraisal that demonstrates you meet the requirements outlined in the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act.
9.
Do you meet one of the following Non-Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibilities:
Individual eligible under other non-competitive appointment authorities such as: Veterans Recruitment Authority; Military spouses under E.O. 13473; Certain former overseas employees; Present and former Peace Corps, Vista or Action volunteers; Former White House staff; Present and former Foreign Service officers and employees; Certain National Guard technicians; Schedule A; OPM Interchange Agreement and Other Miscellaneous Authorities.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation. For example, a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service; a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50); etc. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
Individual eligible under other non-competitive appointment authorities such as: Veterans Recruitment Authority; Military spouses under E.O. 13473; Certain former overseas employees; Present and former Peace Corps, Vista or Action volunteers; Former White House staff; Present and former Foreign Service officers and employees; Certain National Guard technicians; Schedule A; OPM Interchange Agreement and Other Miscellaneous Authorities.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation. For example, a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service; a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50); etc. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
10.
Are you currently employed as a Federal civilian employee in the Competitive Service at the same grade level as this position or higher with the same or higher promotion potential?
-OR-
Were you formerly employed as a Federal civilian employee on a permanent competitive appointment or have you obtained career-conditional status (and are within 3 years of the date of separation or are a preference eligible) and have you held the same grade as this position or higher with the same or higher promotion potential?
To verify your eligibility as a current or former Federal civilian employee, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
• career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND,
• status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
-OR-
Were you formerly employed as a Federal civilian employee on a permanent competitive appointment or have you obtained career-conditional status (and are within 3 years of the date of separation or are a preference eligible) and have you held the same grade as this position or higher with the same or higher promotion potential?
To verify your eligibility as a current or former Federal civilian employee, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
• career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND,
• status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
11.
Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for a Schedule A Disability appointment?
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
12.
Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions AND you:
• served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (Note: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility); OR,
• are entitled to veterans' preference?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service.
• served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (Note: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility); OR,
• are entitled to veterans' preference?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service.
13.
Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions AND you:
• recently separated (within the past 3 years);
• are a disabled veteran;
• served on active duty during a war, campaign or expedition; OR,
• received an Armed Forces Service Medal?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. If claiming disability preference, you must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
• recently separated (within the past 3 years);
• are a disabled veteran;
• served on active duty during a war, campaign or expedition; OR,
• received an Armed Forces Service Medal?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. If claiming disability preference, you must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
Assessment 1
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Thank you for your interest in a Lineman, Electric Power BB-2810-00 position with the Federal government. To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job related factors. Applicants will be further evaluated on the following Job Elements through your resume and responses to the online questions.
1.
ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION (SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT)
Select the one statement that best describes your highest level of experience as it relates to your ability to perform the duties of Lineman (High Voltage Lineman), BB-2810-00 position.
Select the one statement that best describes your highest level of experience as it relates to your ability to perform the duties of Lineman (High Voltage Lineman), BB-2810-00 position.
2.
CDL-CLASS A DRIVER'S LICENSE REQUIREMENT (SCREEN-OUT)
I 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.
I 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.
3.
EDUCATION/TRAINING (SCREEN-OUT)
I possess or have completed either 1.) 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.
I possess or have completed either 1.) 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.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
4.
OTHER CONDITIONS (SCREEN-OUT)
Performance of duties requires extensive pole climbing. Are you able to climb poles up to 75 feet?
Performance of duties requires extensive pole climbing. Are you able to climb poles up to 75 feet?
5.
Performance of duties requires climbing towers. Are you able to climb towers up to 150 feet?
6.
Performance of duties requires an ability to distinguish colors. Are you able to distinguish between various color coded cable wires or pairs?
KNOWLEDGE OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item. A- I know little or nothing about this. B- I have had study or training in this. C- I have used my knowledge or ability, but I have been closely supervised. D- I have used my knowledge or ability on my own, under normal supervision. E- I am consulted by other journeypersons in difficult situations, or I am called on to do unusually difficult jobs.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
7.
Used electrical substation and line control/conditioning equipment such as: circuit breakers, capacitors, switches, and voltage regulators.
8.
Used transmission, overhead/underground line construction equipment for electrical utility power systems.
9.
Used overhead/underground distribution system equipment, such as: distribution/transformers, circuit breakers, reclosures, capacitors, sectionalizers, switches and voltage regulators.
10.
Use basic principles of electricity relating to alternating current, single and three-phase.
11.
Use basic principles of electricity as they apply to the properties of conductive material in series and parallel circuits.
12.
Use basic principles of electricity voltage drop problems, wire size selection and ampacity.
13.
Use basic principles of electricity related to transformer connections.
14.
Use electrical test equipment such as: current/volt meters, phasing meters, meggers, watt meters, hi-pot, Doble, circuit breaker analyzers and fault locators etc.
15.
Use utility industry accepted principles, practices, and techniques in constructing and maintaining high voltage transmission equipment and systems up to 69,000 volts to 230,000 volts.
16.
Use utility industry accepted principles, practices, and techniques in operating high voltage transmission equipment and systems from 69,000 volts up to 230,000 volts.
17.
Use utility industry accepted principles, practices, and techniques in constructing and maintaining overhead/underground distribution equipment and systems up to 15,000 volts.
18.
Use utility industry accepted principles, practices, and techniques in operating overhead distribution equipment and systems up to 15,000 volts.
19.
Apply utility industry accepted principles, practices, and techniques in constructing and maintaining underground distribution equipment and systems up to 15,000 volts.
20.
Use utility industry accepted principles, practices, and techniques in operating underground distribution equipment and systems up to 15,000 volts.
21.
Use utility industry accepted principles, practices, and techniques in constructing and maintaining equipment and circuits in high voltage substations, switchyards, and other electrical facilities.
22.
Use instructions, safety manuals, schematics, specifications, and switching diagrams in regards to the operation, maintenance, construction and modifications of transmission and distribution systems.
23.
Work with electrical utility systems diagrams/drawings and instruction manuals using various voltage levels of transmission lines in construction.
24.
Work with electrical utility systems diagrams/drawings and instruction manuals using various voltage levels of distribution lines in construction.
25.
Work with electrical utility systems diagrams/drawings and instruction manuals using various voltage levels of transmission lines in their modification.
26.
Work with electrical utility systems diagrams/drawings and instruction manuals using various voltage levels of distribution lines in their modification.
27.
Work with electrical utility systems diagrams/drawings and instruction manuals using various voltage levels of transmission lines in their operation.
28.
Work with electrical utility systems diagrams/drawings and instruction manuals using various voltage levels of distribution lines in their operation.
29.
Work with electrical utility systems diagrams/drawings and instruction manuals using various voltage levels of transmission lines in their maintenance.
30.
Work with electrical utility systems diagrams/drawings and instruction manuals using various voltage levels of distribution lines in their maintenance.
31.
Work from schematic/wiring diagrams, manufacturer's instructions, following oral instructions.
32.
Work from schematic/wiring diagrams, manufacturer's instructions, following written instructions.
33.
Develop red line wiring diagrams and schematics when field changes are made.
34.
Use common standard hand tools, such as: pliers, saws, drills, wire cutters, hydraulic bender and pipe threaders.
35.
Use line maintenance equipment, such as: rubber gloves, blankets, line covers, spreaders, hot sticks, cable splicers, climbing gear and man lift.
36.
Use heavy duty utility maintenance equipment, such as: bucket truck, line truck, back hoe, tampers and wire pulling equipment.
37.
Inspect and locate trouble in electrical equipment and circuits including all associated materials, electrical devices and components on transmission systems.
38.
Inspect and locate trouble in electrical equipment and circuits including all associated materials, electrical devices and components on underground/overhead distributions systems.
39.
Diagnose and repair various types of electrical utility equipment and systems following guidelines and techniques.
40.
Comply with safety rules and regulations as they apply to the National Electric Code (NEC), National Electric Safety Code (NESC), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Standards, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and all other applicable safety standards.
41.
Comply with safe clearance procedures in performing switching in high voltage substations, switchyards, transmission and distribution facilities.
42.
Use safety techniques while working on energized and de-energized equipment employing rubber gloves and hot stick techniques.
43.
Perform work safely from heights up to 150 feet.
VERIFICATION STATEMENT I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
44.
Failure to agree to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position.