PSC Craftsman - Spokane, United States - Department Of Energy

Department Of Energy Spokane, United States

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Summary

All hourly jobs are considered as open for bid on a continuous basis. Any BPA employee on a competitive career or career-conditional appointment may, at any time, submit an application for permanent promotions, reassignments, or change of duty stations. In order to assure all interested employees are considered, candidates are solicited annually through a Continuous Vacancy Announcement - Hourly Jobs (Bid List) identifying those jobs and duty locations, for which they wish to be considered.

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Overview

Accepting applications
Open & closing dates

01/01/2024 to 12/31/2024

Salary

$ $72.14 per hour

Pay scale & grade

BB 00

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Locations

Spokane, WA
Vancouver, WA
Remote job

Telework eligible

Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Relocation expenses reimbursed

Yes-Relocation may be covered per the terms of the Collective Agreement with the Columbia Power Trades Council (CPTC

Appointment type

Permanent

Work schedule

Full-time

Service

Competitive

Promotion potential

None

Job family (Series)

2604 Electronics Mechanic

Supervisory status

Security clearance

Not Required

Drug test

Position sensitivity and risk

NCS/High Risk

Trust determination process

Credentialing

Suitability/Fitness

Announcement number

24-BPA-J BL

Control number

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Current federal employees of this agency.

Clarification from the agency

Bonneville Power Administration employees with competitive status, currently on a career or career-conditional appointment. Apprentices in the last year of the program are encouraged to submit an application to indicate duty locations for which they want to be considered for permanent placement.

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Duties

As a Power System Control Craftsman (Control Center) operator, you will:

Without immediate supervision, perform preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on power system control equipment, such as:
AM and FM radios with frequencies up to 900 MHz. These consist of fixed, mobile, and portable stations used for voice communications, control, and telemetering circuits.
Network Management System, and Field Intra-Network (FIN) equipment, polling channels (for SONET multiplexors, DS1 multiplexors, Digital MW Radios, etc.), and associated network routers and switches.
Analog and Digital Microwave radio equipment operating at frequencies above 900 MHz with high density channel loading capability.
High density and single channel analog microwave multiplex equipment which includes:
Frequency generation equipment;
Order wire equipment;
Alignment tones
Super-group and group windows
Microwave Monitor equipment
Fiber Optic Systems including fiber optic modems and patch panels.
Digital multiplex equipment, both high density SONET multiplexors, JungleMux, DACS (Digital Access Cross-Connect System), and DS1 multiplexors.
Timing systems including GPS receivers, antennas, PRS (Primary Reference Source) Systems, TimeExpanders, TimeProviders, and timing distribution equipment. Stratum Clock (CC)
Power system control and protection equipment which includes: RAS (RAS MWTT equipment), RODS, SCADA Master, SCADA, SCADA modems, AGC, GEN ICCP
Data acquisition systems including FLAR/SEMM, KWH/Master, MWM/Master, Badger MW Alarm System/Master, Telenium Alarm System Master, and Open-1.
Data communications interfaces such as general purpose modems, modem controllers, switching equipment.
Telephone termination equipment, including: DATS, KTS, associated network equipment (Routers and Switches), service channel equipment, and dispatch telephone system.
Various computer-based user interfaces to access, control, and trouble shoot radios, SONET Equipment, digital multiplex channel banks, DACS, routers, MWTT, telephone, and other equipment.
Miscellaneous equipment which includes: Auxiliary power equipment, DC Power Systems, PA systems, closed circuit television systems, electronic test equipment, and dispatch VRS.
Perform system-wide analysis and trouble-shooting and then makes recommendations for field personnel call-out. Coordinates and works with field personnel to resolve system problems in a timely manner, including coordinating between dispatch and field personnel. Assists field personnel in completion of routine and emergency work when dispatch involvement is needed. Serves as a technical expert point of contact for field districts and others to provide guidance to personnel to achieve timely solutions to system problems. Serves as a system performance monitor on a rotation basis for documenting and defining outage and performance degradation on the following systems: Microwave, SONET, SCADA, and Telemetry.
Under the technical direction/supervision of an engineer, as necessary, perform the more difficult and nonroutine types of maintenance work on the above equipment.
Make approved field modifications on equipment, and performs subsequent tests for work involving unusual problems or requiring analysis by the engineer.
Provide assistance and support in the installation of equipment. Assists in performing initial energization tests of new installations and obtains data that permits the supervising engineer to make an engineering evaluation of the equipment performance in terms of the contract specifications.
Install certain types of equipment, under general supervision, after the procedures have been previously established.
Update prints and drawings, in accordance with BPA standards, to reflect currently installed equipment and systems (e.g., "as built," modification of existing prints, etc.) as well as any accompanying equipment software and associated databases.
Measure and determine locations of radio and audible noise and power line interference and advises the supervising engineer of the source of the interference so that corrective action may be initiated.
In connection with the above various types of work, prepare reports which in general are a collection of test data, instrument readings, and other pertinent information which can be used by the supervising engineer to make an engineering determination on the equipment operations.
Perform miscellaneous duties related to maintenance of the communication system.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

When you apply you will be asked a series of questions to determine your eligibility for employment and your qualification for this position specifically. You must answer all of these questions completely and truthfully.
Apprentices in the last year of the program are encouraged to submit an application to indicate duty locations for which they want to be considered for permanent placement.
This position has been designated as requiring a PUBLIC TRUST background. A preliminary background check must be completed before anew employee can begin work. Current Federal employees or other individuals with an existing completed background investigation may not be required to undergo another background check.
Become familiar with and follow the safety practices of the BPA Accident Prevention Manual.
If exposed to health hazards, have periodic physical examinations as prescribed by competent medical authority at BPA expense.
Possess a valid state driver's license. Additional endorsements on valid driver's license may be required to operate assigned vehicles. Traffic citations indicating poor driving habits may disqualify applicants.
Obtain and maintain electrical worker permit and control center access. As circumstances dictate, or as required by management, possess or obtain standard clearance certification.
Possess within one year, and maintain continuously, both a First Aid card and a CPR card.
Overnight travel is required, when required by management.
Subject to call for emergency work at any time.
Operate motor vehicles, including 1-1/2 ton pickups, sedans, van type trucks, 4 x 4's, and snowcats, as required by management.
Establish a residence in accordance with negotiated requirements that is within one hour or less commuting time under normal weather and road conditions, to the duty station headquarters.
This position requires a pre-employment medical exam, at BPA expense, prior to appointment due to the physical requirements of the position.
Must possess a current valid U.S. motor vehicle operator's license from state of residence.
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.

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. This job has a screen-out factors which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on this screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible.

The screen-out element for this position is: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision which is defined as the ability to successfully perform the work of a Power System Control Craftsman I and II is defined as installing, maintaining, and repairing electronic and telecommunications equipment such as: UHF, VHF, microwave, fiber optics, control and data and multiplex equipment without more than normal supervision. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

In addition to the screen-out element you will be evaluated on the following Job Elements through your resume and responses to the on-line assessment questionnaire:

Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision
Ability To Use Hand and Power Tools -Electronics
Ingenuity (Ability To Suggest and Apply New Methods)
Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.
Theory of Electronics
Trouble shooting (Electronic Equipment)
Use of Test Equipment: Electronics

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.

WORKING CONDITIONS: The work primarily takes place indoors in control centers, but the position may be assigned to work in the field involving travel to remote sites and exposure in all kinds of weather for outside work. Repair work or other emergency work may be required at any time of a 24-hour day. System priorities may require extended periods of overtime including working weekends and holidays. Frequent interruptions from dispatchers, field personnel, and others occur during the normal course of work. Voltages up to several thousand volts may be present in some types of equipment. Some of the work is performed around moving machinery in the auxiliary power equipment. When assigned field work, the work may involve driving maintenance vehicles over steep and narrow mountain roads and working alone in isolated locations. The work environment will occasionally include high noise levels, or exposure to toxic or hazardous substances (i.e., acids, solvents, etc.) that could, if precautions are not followed, pose a health risk. Proper personal protective gear such hard hat, safety glasses, arc and flash resistant clothing, respiratory, and other safety equipment shall be worn, when necessary.

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS: Incumbents must be physically and mentally able to efficiently perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, without hazard to themselves or others.

"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.

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage Grade (WG) positions.

Additional information

The U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement.
Many positions require successful completion of a background investigation.

EEO Policy:

Reasonable Accommodation Policy:

BPA strives to ensure a safe, positive, inclusive work environment, supported by Leadership Behaviors. For more information on Leadership Behaviors visit:

Hiring incentives may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate based on budget availability and in accordance with federal regulations.

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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.

The Department of Energy uses an application tracking system to evaluate the responses you provide in the applicant assessment questionnaire to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications necessary for this position. Then, the HR Office and/or Subject Matter Expert (SME) will conduct a quality review of your resume and self-assessment to determine if your qualifications meet the criteria for referral to the selecting official.

You may preview the online self-assessment questionnaire here:

Semi-Annual Rating/Ranking:

Semi-annual rating/ranking will be conducted in January and July for the following craft positions:

Electrician Foreman I, II, and III (Maintenance and Construction)
Lineman Foreman I and III
Chief Substation Operator III

NOTE: Applications for the above positions must be received by no later than 11:59 p.m. (EST) December 31, 2024 to be included in the January 2025 semi-annual rating/ranking process. Bid applications received between January 1, 2024 and June 30, 2024 will be rated/ranked by subject matter expert (SME) panel during the July 2024 semi-annual rating/ranking period.

Bid Applications submitted for positions not included in the semi-annual rating/ranking schedule will be rated/ ranked by SME panel only after a manager's request to fill the position is received in BPA's HR Service Center, Recruitment and Placement workgroup, HA-1.

Applications that are rated/ranked must receive a rating of "best qualified" (transmuted score of 80, or higher) to be referred for hiring consideration. Those who received a "best qualified" rating will retain this ranking for up to five (5) years from the date of rating. Applicants must submit a new annual bid list application each year during the 5-year rating period to receive consideration for each year.

If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses you provided in your online questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation before the vacancy closes, you may be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified'.

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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.

Please carefully review the following list to determine what documentation you need to submit. Some documents may not apply to all applicants.

If applying for a promotion, change in craft, or your 5 year Bid rating has expired, then you must submit a complete application package for 2024 to receive hiring consideration.

Your application must include

Completed online assessment questionnaire, and
A detailed Resume that clearly supports your experience, education and/or training completed and provided you with the knowledge, skills and ability to perform the duties of the position as indicated by your answers and/or responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire.
How to Apply

To be considered for this position, you must submit your complete application no later than 11:59 pm on 12/31/2024 . If you do not submit a complete application prior to the closing time (regardless of when you started) the online application system will not allow you to finish Requests for extensions will not be granted, so please begin the application process allowing yourself enough time to finish before the deadline. Our online application system displays a countdown timer at the top of the screen for your reference. For your security, your session in our online application system will "time-out" if you are inactive for a certain period of time. We recommend that you preview the assessment questions before you apply and prepare all of your information prior to beginning the application. If you do get "timed-out" you will have to log back in to USAJOBS and re-visit the vacancy announcement, you can then click "Update Application" to finish where you left off.

Steps to submit a complete application

Click the "Apply Online" button. If you are not already logged in, you will need to do so.
You must have a complete resume associated with your USAJOBS account. Please note that some DOE offices do not accept uploaded resumes and instead require that you submit a USAJOBS-formatted resume using the Resume Builder.
You will be prompted to select a resume and any documentation you have attached to your USAJOBS account before you are transferred to the Department of Energy's online application system. Please be aware that any document you select before being transferred to our system will not automatically be received. You must take steps to download your documents from USAJOBS during the "Documents" step within our online application system (see Step 6).
If you are a first-time applicant to the Department of Energy, you'll be asked to register an account first. If you are a returning applicant, you will skip this step and go straight to the application portion.
You must respond to all applicant assessment questions, carefully following all instructions provided.
You will then be asked to upload additional supporting documentation. If you selected documents from USAJOBS prior to being transferred to our application system (Step 3), you will need to click the "USAJOBS" link to complete the transfer process. These documents ARE NOT automatically transferred It is ultimately your responsibility to make sure all required documents are either faxed, uploaded, or transferred from USAJOBS successfully. If you are unsure that your documents went through, please contact the HR Specialist listed on the announcement BEFORE the vacancy closes.
After reviewing your submission in the final step, you must click "Submit Application" at the bottom of the page. If you leave the application before clicking Submit, your application will not be received.

If your resume does not support the responses in your application questionnaire, or if you fail to submit required documentation before the vacancy closes, you may be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score may be adjusted accordingly.

NEED HELP?

If you experience any difficulties with the online application process (anything after you have clicked the 'Apply Online' button): Contact USAJOBS below or contact the HR Office listed on this announcement between normal business hours. If you are receiving any kind of error message, please be ready to provide a screenshot or at a minimum, the error message text and number.
If you need help with USAJOBS (searching for jobs, account password/profile issues, or Resume Builder): please visit the here to visit the USAJOBS Resource Center.">USAJOBS Resource Center. Ask USAJOBS directly for support, by using the "Contact Us" Button at the bottom of this page. We regret that we are unable to support any issues with USAJOBS, as this service is not maintained by the Department of Energy.
If you are experiencing a significant hardship which hinders your ability to apply online please contact the HR Office listed on this announcement during normal business hours to discuss your situation.

Agency contact information

Shaunna Young

Phone

Address

Bonneville Power Administration

P.O. Box 3621

Portland, OR 97208

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Next steps

After each step in the recruitment process, your status will be updated in our application tracking system. Once this happens, if you have elected to receive e-mail updates, you will be notified through your USAJOBS registered e-mail address. If you have not elected for e-mail updates, you can review your current application status in USAJOBS at any time. Please check that your USAJOBS profile contact information is current and correct each time you apply to a job--this will ensure we are able to contact you as quickly as possible.

In addition to changing your status online, we will send you e-mail notifications at each major step in the process, to include: application received, eligible or not eligible, referred or not referred, selected or not selected.

Fair and Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Criminal history inquiries
Reasonable accommodation policy
Financial suitability
Selective Service
New employee probationary period
Signature and false statements
Privacy Act
Social security number request

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Required Documents

Please carefully review the following list to determine what documentation you need to submit. Some documents may not apply to all applicants.

If applying for a promotion, change in craft, or your 5 year Bid rating has expired, then you must submit a complete application package for 2024 to receive hiring consideration.

Your application must include

Completed online assessment questionnaire, and
A detailed Resume that clearly supports your experience, education and/or training completed and provided you with the knowledge, skills and ability to perform the duties of the position as indicated by your answers and/or responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire.

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How to Apply

Steps to submit a complete application

Click the "Apply Online" button. If you are not already logged in, you will need to do so.
You must have a complete resume associated with your USAJOBS account. Please note that some DOE offices do not accept uploaded resumes and instead require that you submit a USAJOBS-formatted resume using the Resume Builder.
You will be prompted to select a resume and any documentation you have attached to your USAJOBS account before you are transferred to the Department of Energy's online application system. Please be aware that any document you select before being transferred to our system will not automatically be received. You must take steps to download your documents from USAJOBS during the "Documents" step within our online application system (see Step 6).
If you are a first-time applicant to the Department of Energy, you'll be asked to register an account first. If you are a returning applicant, you will skip this step and go straight to the application portion.
You must respond to all applicant assessment questions, carefully following all instructions provided.
You will then be asked to upload additional supporting documentation. If you selected documents from USAJOBS prior to being transferred to our application system (Step 3), you will need to click the "USAJOBS" link to complete the transfer process. These documents ARE NOT automatically transferred It is ultimately your responsibility to make sure all required documents are either faxed, uploaded, or transferred from USAJOBS successfully. If you are unsure that your documents went through, please contact the HR Specialist listed on the announcement BEFORE the vacancy closes.
After reviewing your submission in the final step, you must click "Submit Application" at the bottom of the page. If you leave the application before clicking Submit, your application will not be received.

NEED HELP?

If you experience any difficulties with the online application process (anything after you have clicked the 'Apply Online' button): Contact USAJOBS below or contact the HR Office listed on this announcement between normal business hours. If you are receiving any kind of error message, please be ready to provide a screenshot or at a minimum, the error message text and number.
If you need help with USAJOBS (searching for jobs, account password/profile issues, or Resume Builder): please visit the here to visit the USAJOBS Resource Center.">USAJOBS Resource Center. Ask USAJOBS directly for support, by using the "Contact Us" Button at the bottom of this page. We regret that we are unable to support any issues with USAJOBS, as this service is not maintained by the Department of Energy.
If you are experiencing a significant hardship which hinders your ability to apply online please contact the HR Office listed on this announcement during normal business hours to discuss your situation.

Agency contact information

Shaunna Young

Phone

Address

Bonneville Power Administration

P.O. Box 3621

Portland, OR 97208

Learn more about this agency

Next steps

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Reasonable accommodation policy
Criminal history inquiries
Financial suitability
Selective Service
New employee probationary period
Signature and false statements
Privacy Act
Social security number request

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Overview

Accepting applications
Open & closing dates

01/01/2024 to 12/31/2024

Salary

$ $72.14 per hour

Pay scale & grade

BB 00

Locations
Spokane, WA
Vancouver, WA
Remote job

Telework eligible

Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Relocation expenses reimbursed

Yes-Relocation may be covered per the terms of the Collective Agreement with the Columbia Power Trades Council (CPTC

Appointment type

Permanent

Work schedule

Full-time

Service

Competitive

Promotion potential

None

Job family (Series)

2604 Electronics Mechanic

Supervisory status

Security clearance

Not Required

Drug test

Position sensitivity and risk

NCS/High Risk

Trust determination process

Credentialing

Suitability/Fitness

Announcement number

24-BPA-J BL

Control number

This job originated on For the full announcement and to apply, visit Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at will be considered.

PSC Craftsman - Spokane, United States - Department Of Energy

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