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Position Title
Apprentice I
Agency
Bonneville Power Administration
Announcement Number
24-BPA-38307-12263164-RG Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, February 1, 2024 to Saturday, February 10, 2024
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 recent graduate who has, within the previous two years, completed or will complete by the date indicated in the job announcement, a qualifying Associate's, Bachelors, Masters, Doctorate, professional, vocational or technical degree or certificate program?

Note: Veterans unable to apply within two years of receiving their degree due to military service obligation have up to six years after degree completion to apply.

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

Check the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section in the job announcement for instructions to support your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.
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3. Reasonable Accommodations for taking the online assessments are provided on a case-by-case basis only to qualified individuals with a disability covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

Do you have a disability (physical or mental) that you believe will interfere with completing the online assessments and require a Reasonable Accommodation?

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4. I understand that I must select "Yes" to at least one of the eligibility questions to be considered for this position. (limit characters)
Preferences
1. Select the location(s) 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, son-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, stepfather, stepmother, stepson, stepdaughter, stepbrother, stepsister, half brother, and half sister). (limit characters)
3. Instructions: To provide the hiring manager an opportunity to consider your accomplishments, you may submit/attach copies of your performance appraisals and/or incentive award justification as part of your application by uploading these documents into USA Staffing.


All current Federal employees must have at least a fully successful or equivalent performance rating or higher, to be considered for competitive placement. Competitive Federal employees who have a current unacceptable performance rating will be excluded from consideration.
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4. Have you received awards or been recognized as part of your annual performance appraisal for work that was based on one or more of the competencies described in this vacancy announcement? (limit characters)
5. Are you currently serving or have served in the last five (5) years in a Political Appointment in the Federal Government? (limit characters)
6. Please list the title, agency and dates of the appointments (limit characters)
Assessment 1
1. Aptitude and Interest for Learning Trade Theory and Practice.
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2. To be found eligible for this position you must pass a written examination by the Office of Personnel
Management (OPM). NOTE: Applicants determined eligible for this position, will be provided written notification of
the test date(s) and location(s).
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3. The BPA Apprenticeship Program positions require the applicant to understand and agree to working conditions, special conditions of employment, and sign a Continuation of Service Agreement with BPA prior to entry to the position. To be found eligible for this position, you must satisfactorily complete each step mandatory for advancement to the next step related to the position of Apprentice. NOTE: Failure to meet mandatory apprentice program requirements will result in removal from the apprenticeship program.
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4. Applicants must possess and maintain a valid U.S. State issued Motor Vehicle Operator License (Driver's License) in order to drive and operate U.S. government owned and leased vehicles and equipment. If selected, you will be required to provide a copy of your non-employment driving abstract dated within the last 90 days and covering the previous 36-months to prove you have good indication of driving.
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5. Select all locations that you are interested in the Electrician Apprentice position. (limit characters)
6. Select all locations that you are interested in the Lineman Apprentice position. (limit characters)
7. This position requires that you satisfactorily complete assigned lessons associated with periodic classroom instruction sessions and e-learning courses in electrical trade theory during each step of the apprenticeship program. Are you willing to commit approximately 15 study hours each week on average to prepare for classroom training and end-of-step reviews?
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8. This position requires that you sign a "Continuation of Service Agreement". The agreement will obligate you to remain with BPA for a period of one-year upon completion of apprenticeship training. Are you willing to enter into an agreement with BPA?
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9. I am willing to undergo a pre-employment physical and drug test, and complete annual physical exam and drug testing as required by the position.
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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)
10. Operate equipment that requires a precise sequence in order to perform assigned tasks.
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11. Follow oral instructions directed by your lead or supervisor to perform a sequence of tasks.
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12. Follow instruction manuals or books in order to assemble and/or dissemble a mechanism.
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13. Perform detailed planning and investigation to complete a job or task.
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14. Clean tools and/or shop equipment, in order to maintain them in good working order. (Follow safety requirements to accomplish tasks.)
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15. Maintain and compile records for inspections. (From the descriptions below, select the response that best
describes your work or school dependability.)
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16. Prepare for assigned work tasks by gathering all required instructions and equipment. I can render continuous and dependable service in situations relevant to this position.
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17. Perform inspections on equipment to assess and determine usability and reliability. (From the descriptions
below, select the response that best describes your attendance at work or school.)
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18. 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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