Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic (Protection and Communication)

SummaryIf you are not currently a Western journeyman in the occupation advertised, you will receive entry-level pay with the possibility of promotion to full journeyman status after meeting certification andperformance requirements (generally within 3-6 months).ResponsibilitiesProtection and Communication Craftsmen perform the following: Maintain, repair, modify, program, install and commission power system substation protection control, monitoring and metering equipment. Maintain, repair, install, program, and test polyphase revenue metering equipment, including electronic and microprocessor based kilowatt hour meters, digital demand recorders, and instrument transformers. Maintain, repair, install, program, and test control equipment used in controlling substation equipment.RequirementsConditions of EmploymentYou must be a United States CitizenThis employer participates in the e-Verify programSee "Other Information" section regarding Selective Service requirementsPersonal maximum weight may not exceed 280 pounds at time of appointment. Personal weight will be determined at the time of physical examination and final job offer will be contingent upon verification that individual’s weight does not exceed this amount.QualificationsYou must have journeyman-level ability in the duties of an Protection and Communication Craftsman. You must meet all the qualification and eligibility requirements for the position by the closing date of the announcement.ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS Your application and resume should demonstrate that you possess the following abilities. You are NOT required to provide a separate narrative written response. Rather, you must describe in your application how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess those described below.1. Ability to do the work of a Protection and Communication Craftsman without more than normal supervision (install and commission, or maintain and repair, protective relay equipment, and polyphase revenue metering equipment, and SCADA and communications equipment associated with power systems distribution or transmission systems.) (Screen Out) Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen-out Element)Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.Use of Test Equipment: ElectronicsTheory of ElectronicsAbility To Use Hand and Power Tools -ElectronicsTrouble shooting (Electronic Equipment)Ingenuity (Ability To Suggest and Apply New Methods) CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section."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.EducationFor this position, education cannot be substituted for experience.Additional InformationMore than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement.Some positions may require completion of a probationary period of up to 1 (one) year. o All males born after December 31st 1959 must abide by laws regarding Selective Service registration. To learn more about this law, visit the Selective Service web page, Who Must Register. If you are not registered and don't have an approved exemption, you will not be eligible for employment with the Federal government.If selected for this position, your appointment is contingent upon completion of OF-306, Declaration for Federal Employment, during the pre-employment processIf selected, you will be required to complete a questionnaire and are subject to a criminal background check to determine suitability for Federal employment before appointmentIf you are tentatively selected for this position, you will be required to have 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 expenseYou must test negative for illegal drugs before placement in the position, and will be subject to random drug testing thereafter. If a determination of the use of illegal drugs is confirmed, non-selection or disciplinary action, up to and including removal from Federal service, may resultYou will be required to possess a pair of fully-encased safety-toed footwear meeting the standard ASTM F 2413-05 upon reporting to work.The incumbent is required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).The incumbent must wear Arc Rated protective clothing when in proximity to exposed energized circuits.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.On-call (Rotational) - The duties of this position may require the incumbent to be placed in a 24/7 on-call status on a rotational basis. On-call status on a rotational basis is anticipated to be approximately 25-35% of the year.This position requires the ability to operate a Government vehicle. The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain Defensive Drivers certification and have a valid state driver’s license. Defensive Driver’s Training will be completed upon employment.This position requires the incumbent to climb transmission structures averaging 65 feet but up to 500 feet on occasion, and communication towers up to 400 feet.This position requires a climbing weight (personal weight without gear) not to exceed 280 pounds.Overnight travel of 5-7 days per month on average may be required.The selectee for this position may be eligible to receive a recruitment or relocation incentive. You will need to sign an employment agreement to be eligible for this incentive.