High Voltage Electrician (Lineman) Journeyman

Summary
This position is part of the Southwestern Power Administration, Department of Energy. The incumbent is a Journeyman Lineman performing maintenance and construction work in the erection and repair of high-voltage transmission power lines and related equipment.
**This is not a remote position. The selectee will be required to be physically present at one of the duty location(s) identified.**
This job is open to

• The public
  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency
This is a Direct Hire Public Notice. Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration.
Duties
As a High Voltage Electrician (Lineman) Journeyman, you will perform the following duties:

• Erect and repair transmission/distribution power lines.
• Inspect electric power transmission lines including steel towers and wood poles from vehicles or on foot.
• Inspect for damage to wooden poles, cross arms, grounds, x-braces, loose bolts, broken or flashed insulators, missing or damaged vibration dampers, damaged or missing spacer dampers, damaged conductors or overhead ground wires, bent or missing steel members, and missing cotter keys.
• Maintain records of deficiencies either on patrol sheets or electronically. Install and replace poles, cross arms, line hardware, lightning arresters, fiber optic, and auxiliary equipment. String conductor, optical ground wire (OPGW), and fiber optic cable from structure to structure; splice conductor when broken; replace poles and work on energized lines requiring the use of hotline tools and Hot Stick techniques.
• Repair requiring power outages typically is scheduled and coordinated by others.
• Climb transmission structures averaging 70 feet high, but up to 250 feet high on occasion.

Requirements
Conditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Possess a valid state driver's license at the time of employment.
• Must possess upon entry and continue to maintain a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) to operate vehicles of more than 26,000 pounds GVWR. The license must NOT have the following restriction codes: L, Z, E, O.
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.
• Must wear Arc Rated protective clothing when in proximity to exposed energized circuits.
• This position requires an initial drug test prior to appointment and random drug or drug and alcohol testing thereafter. Failure to test or a positive result on random drug or drug and alcohol tests conducted after appointment may result in removal from Federal employment.
• This position requires a physical examination that will determine whether you are qualified to perform the duties of the position. An offer of employment will depend upon your successfully passing the physical examination.
• This position requires completion of an annual medical examination at Federal expense.
• This position may require regular and recurring overtime. Overtime may be required on short notice to include nights, holidays and weekends in support of related mission requirements.
• Subject to Telephone Calls and/or Emergency Callouts, outside of normal scheduled workdays to support system restoration and/or emergency response.
• Subject to Call Back Status, to respond to mission critical or emergency situations that may occur within SWPA's maintenance areas.
• Subject to Call Out Status, to be placed in a 24/7 Call Out Status to respond to mission critical or emergency situations that may occur within SWPA's maintenance areas.
• Subject to Standby Status, may be required by management to remain at, or in the vicinity of, a particular place or work location.
• This position is designated as Emergency Essential.
• All external-to-SWPA employees hired after October 1, 2010, shall reside within a one (1) hour response time from the employee's duty station upon entry into the position.
• Subject to responsibilities of the Environmental Management System (EMS) programs, projects, and facilities.

Qualifications
In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to submit a thorough resume that directly relates to this position. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations (X-118C).
Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. Your resume should demonstrate that you possess these elements and screen out. Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your resume how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the elements and screen out identified below.
The screen-out element for this position is below. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating:

• Ability to do the work of a journeyman lineman constructing and maintaining transmission or distribution power lines (69KV and higher) and related equipment independently without more than normal supervision.

If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone.
"Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Working Conditions:
Majority of work takes place outside. Is subject to hazardous materials and extreme weather conditions. Work in close proximity to High Voltage lines and equipment. Work requires climbing transmission structures averaging 65 feet. Subject to potential for injury by contact with High Voltage lines, broken bones in falls from poles or structures, muscle strains from awkward positions, and cuts and bruises when handling tools and materials. Position may require accredited nationally recognized crane certification for fixed and swing boom certification. If so, training will be provided at government expense. Work may require considerable travel requiring temporary lodging away from duty station. May occasionally perform aerial transmission line patrol and use aerial transportation to access work sites.
Physical Effort:
Work under conditions of high physical demand related to climbing. Frequently required to lift items weighing over 50 pounds in order to install, inspect, and/or repair transmission lines. Climb and work aloft on structures. Work at ground level and in ground trenches where work requires bending, stooping, climbing, and standing for long periods. Coordination of eyes, hands, legs, and body is needed in installing and repairing equipment in confined spaces and on overhead structures.
Education
There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position.
Additional information
The U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across DOE.
• This public notice is to gather applications for current and future vacancies that may or may not result in a referral or selection. Applications will expire 90 days after receipt.
• Vacancies may not exist in all duty locations during the open period of this vacancy announcement. Positions will be filled as needed.
• Hiring incentives may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate based on budget availability and in accordance with federal regulations. You will need to sign an employment agreement to be eligible for this incentive.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized.

• Benefits
  A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
This position is announced under a government-wide Direct-Hire Authority (DHA) for High Voltage Electrician positions in the 2810 series. Under the DHA, applicants who meet the Education and Qualification requirements listed in this announcement will be referred for consideration. Veteran's Preference, category rating, and traditional rating and ranking of applicants does not apply under the DHA process.
Appointments made under the DHA are processed as "new" appointments. Current Federal employees may be required to serve a new probationary period (5 CFR 315.802(b).
Successful candidates will possess the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
Career Transition Assistance Programs: If you are eligible for career transition assistance, such as ICTAP or CTAP, you must meet the Education and Qualification requirements to be referred for consideration.
You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date (03/31/2024) of this announcement.
To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12158091

• Benefits
  A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
• Required Documents
  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
  To apply for this position, you MUST provide a complete application package which includes:
  
  • Your RESUME showing all relevant work experience (paid and unpaid) including: duties performed; full name and address of the each employer; start and end dates (month/day/year); work schedule (part-time, full-time, number of hours if intermittent); salary; and any completed education and training (program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date).
  • Transcripts, if specific educational requirements are indicated in this job announcement.Unofficial transcripts or any report listing institution, course title, credits earned (semester or quarter hour) and final grade is acceptable. It is your responsibility to provide adequate proof that you meet the educational requirements.
  • Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program documentation, if applicable(e.g., Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.) For more information see the OPM Guide to Career Transition.
  
  Failure to submit any of the above mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.
  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
• How to Apply
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