What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic Leader Foreman II (Protection & Communication) position at Western Area Power Administration?

Summary

As an Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic Leader Foreman II (Protection & Communication), you will provide leadership and direction for a crew of trade and craft employees in the operation and maintenance functions of high-voltage substations, transmission lines, associated facilities and equipment.

This is not a remote position. The selectee will be required to be physically present In Boulder City, NV.

This job is open to

Federal employees - Competitive service

Current or former competitive service federal employees.

Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.

Veterans

Individuals with disabilities

Military spouses

Special authorities

Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.

Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista

Family of overseas employees

Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was, working overseas.

Land and base management

Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.

Clarification from the agency

Current Federal employees with competitive status or other eligibility; Former Federal employees with reinstatement eligibility; CTAP / ICTAP eligibles; Veterans with VOW, VEOA, or 30% disability; Military Spouses; Individuals with Disabilities Schedule A; Peace Corps, Vista (AmeriCorps) eligibles; Those eligible under an OPM interchange agreement or other special appointing authority.

Duties

This position is part of the WAPA (Desert Southwest Region) DSW. As an Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic Leader (P&C Foreman II), you will provide leadership and direction for a crew of typically 5 to 11 trade and craft employees ranging in experience and expertise from entry level trainee to fully competent skilled journeymen in the operation and maintenance functions of Western Area Power Administration's (Western) high-voltage substations, transmission lines, associated facilities and equipment. The incumbent is expected to be a working member of the crew and assure that the crew's work assignments are carried out in a safe and cost-effective manner.

Develops weekly, monthly, and annual work schedules. Develops regular work plans. Based on general instructions from the supervisor, the employee works with the crew to prioritize, coordinate, and accomplish routine work for optimum safety and operations, least adverse impact on landowners, the public, other agencies, and customers whose activities or property may be involved, and fair utilization of personnel. Provides leadership to ensure that the crew has clear work assignments and understands what is expected of them.

Protection 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.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.

This employer participates in the e-Verify program.

Males born aft er 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.

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.

The incumbent is subject to the random drug and alcohol testing program established by the Department of Energy.

The position requires a pre-appointment and annual physical exam at Federal expense.

The incumbent of this position is subject to inclement weather conditions such as high temperatures, rain, sleet, snow, and extreme cold.

This position requires the ability to operate a Government vehicle. The incumbent must be at least 18years of age, 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 is subject to regular and recurring overtime. Overtime may be on short notice to include nights, holidays and weekends in support of related mission requirements.

The employee is expected to be in an on-call status on a rotational basis. While in an on-call status, the employee is required to carry an electronic paging device and will remain within one-half hour travel time of their primary place of residence and will sustain themselves in an able-to-respond and perform work condition.

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.

The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain the required DOE / WAPA training / certification as necessary in order to serve as a Government Purchase Card (GPC) holder. If authorized to utilize GPC for transactions exceeding $3500; the incumbent is required to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450), upon entering the position and annually.

This position is designated as Emergency Essential.

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.

Qualifications : To qualify for this position you must have journeyman-level ability in the duties of an Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic Leader Foreman II (Protection & Communication). You must meet all the qualification and eligibility requirements for the position by the closing date of the announcement.

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 Protection and Communications Craftsman independently without greater than normal supervision (Install and commission, or maintain and repair, protective relay equipment and / or polyphase revenue metering equipment, and SCADA and communications equipment associated with power system distribution or transmission systems.)

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.

Time-in-Grade : Current career or career-conditional GS employees of the Federal government, or former career or career-conditional GS employees, who have a break in service of less than one year, are required to meet the time-in-grade restriction of one year of Federal experience at the next lower grade, with few exceptions outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b). Note : Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to current career or career-conditional federal employees applying for a Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment.

Education

For this position, education cannot be substituted for experience.

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.

For general information on government-wide Telework polices visit : www.telework.gov

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.

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.

Once the announcement closes, we will conduct a review of your application package to verify your eligibility and qualifications. If you are found qualified, your application will move forward to additional phases of the review process.

Merit Promotion & VEOA Procedures : If you are minimally qualified for this job, your responses to the self-assessment questions (True / False, Yes / No, Multiple Choice questions) will be evaluated to determine if you are a best qualified candidate. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and / or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. Due weight will also be given to federal employees, when applicable, for performance appraisals and awards in accordance with 5 CFR § 335.103(b)(3). Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements and current employees must have at least a fully successful or equivalent performance rating to receive consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics) :

Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision

Ability to Lead or Supervise

Ability to Use Hand and Power Tools (Electronics)

Ingenuity (Ability to Suggest and Apply New Methods)

Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc.

Theory of Electronics

Troubleshooting (Electronic Equipment)

Use of Test Equipment : Electronics

Non-competitive Procedures : If you are applying under a non-competitive or special hiring authority, you will still be required to answer the assessment questions. However, you will not be evaluated against the rating and ranking criteria.

Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you are minimally qualified for this job. Veterans' Preference will be applied when required by the hiring authority (e.g., VRA, Schedule A).

All qualified Non-competitive applicants and the best qualified Merit Promotion and VEOA applicants will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration.

Career Transition Assistance Programs : To receive selection priority for this position, you must : 1) meet the eligibility criteria; and 2) be rated "well-qualified", which is defined as having a score of 85 or better.

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date ( 01 / 15 / 2025) of this announcement.

To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, click https : / / apply.usastaffing.gov / ViewQuestionnaire / 12643057.

Benefits

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.

Submit one or more of the following to support your eligibility(s) to apply to this job announcement :

Current and former Federal employees : Most recent SF-50 (Standard Form 50 - Notice of Personnel Action). To properly verify status eligibility, your SF-50 must show the following. If you do not submit an appropriate SF-50, we cannot verify your status eligibility.

Full position title;

appointment type;

occupational series;

pay plan, grade, and step;

tenure code; and

service computation date (SCD).

If your current position SF50 does not indicate you have competitive service status or does not reflect the pay plan and grade of the highest position you have held in the competitive service, in addition to your current SF50, you must provide your previous SF-50s that provide the proof of competitive status and highest grade held on a permanent basis. . If you do not submit an appropriate SF-50, we cannot verify your status eligibility.

Veterans : DD-214 Member Copy 4 showing type of discharge / character of service; current active duty members- certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions dated within 120 days; SF-15 Form and related documentation; VA letter. For more information visit the USAJOBS Help Center & OPM CHCOC website for VOW information.

Individuals with Disabilities : Schedule A letter from a physician, local, state or federal rehabilitation office citing your eligibility under 5 CFR 213.3102 (u). For more information visit the USAJOBS Help Center.

Certain Military Spouses : Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders authorizing you to accompany the Military member to the new duty permanent station; OR verification of the member's 100% disability (VA Letter); and / or verification of the member's death while on active duty (DD-1300 and Death Certificate) AND verification of the marriage to the service member (i.e., a marriage license or other legal documentation verifying marriage). For more information visit the USAJOBS Help Center.

Other non-competitive or special appointing authorities : provide documentation which supports your eligibility.

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

Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section. A complete application package must be submitted by 11 : 59 PM (EST) on the announcement closing date to receive consideration.

The application process is as follows :

You must have a login.gov account to sign into USAJOBS : https : / / www.usajobs.gov / Help / how-to / account / .

To begin the application process in USAJOBS, click the Apply Online button.

Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all required and supporting documentation.

You must click the Submit Application button prior to 11 : 59 pm (ET) on the announcement closing date.

You may update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period by returning to your USAJOBS account, select Update Application : https : / / my.usajobs.gov / Account / Login. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.

To verify the status of your application, during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account; applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each application status means, visit : https : / / www.usajobs.gov / Help / how-to / application / status / .

If you need help with login.gov or USAJOBS (e.g., account access, Resume Builder) visit the USAJOBS Help Center : https : / / www.usajobs.gov / Help /

If you experience difficulty applying on USAJOBS, after clicking the Apply Online button, or you are experiencing a significant hardship hindering your ability to apply online, the Agency Contact listed in the announcement can assist you during normal business hours. If you receive any system error messages, take screenshots if possible, to aid technical support.

Agency contact information

PMA Careers

PMACareers@wapa.gov

Address

WAPA-DSW-Desert Southwest

12155 W. Alameda Pkwy

Lakewood, CO 80228

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. The status of your application will be updated in USAJOBS as it is evaluated.

You can check the status by logging into USAJOBS. You may also sign up to receive automatic emails anytime the status of your application changes by logging into your USAJobs Account and editing the Notification Settings.

You will be contacted directly if an interview is required.

Fair and Transparent

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

Criminal history inquiries

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability

New employee probationary period

Privacy Act

Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service

Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Required Documents