- Position Title
- Engineering Technician
- Agency
- Western Area Power Administration
- Announcement Number
- 24-WA-00576-12203705-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, November 22, 2023 to Monday, December 4, 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 SURPLUS or DISPLACED federal employee (e.g., Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP))?
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/career-transition/
Check the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section in the job announcement for instructions to support your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.
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/career-transition/
Check the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section in the job announcement for instructions to support your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.
Preferences
1.
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).
2.
I understand that the responses in this questionnaire must be fully supported in my online resume. I further understand that my resume must provide detailed descriptions and/or examples of my knowledge and competencies as required in the vacancy announcement, and that my failure to do so may result in my being rated "ineligible" or "not qualified" for this position.
3.
Are you currently serving or have served in the last five (5) years in a Political Appointment in the Federal Government?
4.
Please list the title, agency and dates of the appointments
Assessment 1
1.
GS-12 - Choose one answer that best describes your experience.
2.
I understand that this is not a remote position. The incumbent must physically report to the Lakewood, CO duty location.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
3.
Use AutoCAD or other software design drawing packages?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Prepared drawings showing bus and equipment configurations, plan and elevation views
5.
Created static or dynamic CAD blocks for use in section and layout drawings.
6.
Evaluate your experience in the use of AutoCAD for design.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
7.
Performed work on an AutoCAD model used as a reference by multiple drawings.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
8.
Produced single and 3-line wiring diagram and schematic drawings for use in substations.
9.
Prepare calculations, drawings, designs, and technical specifications for a variety of substation configurations and voltage levels.
10.
Develop technical requirements and cost estimates for architect-engineer (A/E) professional services.
11.
Have used AutoCAD Civil 3D.
12.
Experience in working with engineers to take full advantage of the opportunities provided by the CAE/CAD system to engineering design functions.
13.
Develop procedures, guidelines or standards for an engineering software or procedure.
14.
Please indicate which of the following communication duties you have performed as a regular part of a job by checking the appropriate box (check all that apply)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
15.
Prepare construction specifications and drawings for new substations and upgrades.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
16.
Review contractor and/or manufacturer submittals for compliance with substation construction specifications.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
17.
Interfaced with external customers (vendors, contractors, customers, utilities) to coordinate work or projects.