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- You will install, modify, connect, inspect, troubleshoot, and repair low and high voltage breakers, protective devices, overhead and underground primary electrical distribution lines and similar equipment carrying voltages up to 35,000 Volts.
- You will install transformers, capacitors, insulators, lightning arrestors, switches, circuit breakers, fuses, meters, protective devices, poles, and other accessories used in connection with main distribution lines of voltages up to 35,000 Volts.
- You will locate faults and trouble spots on distribution lines by line inspection, and by use of various electrical testing instruments on equipment up to 35,000 Volts.
- You will climb poles or work from overhead platforms to string overhead wire.
- You will determine what equipment to use when working with live circuits and follow drawings or diagrams to perform work on circuits, distribution networks, or equipment interconnections
- Must be a US Citizen.
- Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
- Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
- New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check
- Males born after must be registered for Selective Service.
- You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
- Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required
- You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
- This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites
- Benefits Help A career with the U.S
- Benefits Help A career with the U.S
- Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits
HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRICIAN with Security Clearance - Ridgecrest, CA, United States - Department of Defense
Description
DutiesTo learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
You will be subject to random testing.
Qualifications 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 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
The Screen-out Element for this position is the ability to perform the duties of a HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRICIAN without more than normal supervision as demonstrated by the following: 1) Installing wire or cable distribution lines from public utility supply point to distribution substations; 2) Setting proper wire tension or sag in accordance with strength and weight of wire, length of span, and wire contraction and expansion in temperature changes; and 3) Understanding drawings and diagrams of distribution network, equipment, and control circuits
**NOTE: This information must be supported in your resume to be considered for the position
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social)
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment
Additional information This announcement uses the Defense Industrial Base, Major Range and Test Facilities direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The incumbent can be expected to work on power poles, at ground level, and in underground trenches or manholes
Work requires bending, stooping, climbing, standing and working in awkward and strained positions for long periods of time
Coordination of eyes, hands, legs, and body is essential in installing, repairing, and testing electrical equipment in confined spaces such as manholes and overhead structures
Uses normal color perception to identify wires by color code
Performs moderately heavy lifting, pulling, carrying of equipment, and materials weighing up to 75 pounds
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Works outside 90 percent of the time in all kinds of weather
Works on poles up to 65 feet high
Works with voltage up to 35,000 volts
Works below ground in electrical vaults and trenches, and sewer lift stations
Is subjected to the danger of electrical shock and burns when working on live circuits and burns from soldering irons and molten metal when working on wires and cables
may be exposed to extreme heat when working in stormy weather conditions when working outside, and wet, slippery walking surfaces in and around manholes
Injuries suffered could include cuts, bruises, sprains, broken limbs, and electrical shock
Is exposed to injury from explosions of equipment, cables in vaults, high voltage electrical shock (up to 35KV), falls, broken bones, cuts and bruises
Uses safety glasses, goggles, face shields, rubber gloves, barriers, flags, safety belts, insulated tools, foul weather gear, and other safety gear to ensure maximum personal safety
This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements
Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required
The position often requires irregular hours
This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program
Several vacancies may be filled
A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments
Federal annuitant information:
The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants
Policy information may be found at:
Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority
However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.
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
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How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above
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 be clear and specific when describing your experience
As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer
You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation
If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation
If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified
Please follow all instructions carefully
Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment
All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.
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
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Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent
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You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies
A complete resume is required
Your resume must show relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments
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