U.S. Department of the Interior
High Voltage Electrician
U.S. Department of the Interior, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
Location: Yosemite National Park, California
Employment type: Full-Time
Job Description
Req#: 709857800 These positions are located in Yosemite National Park, in the Facilities Division - Utilities Branch. These are Career/Career-Conditional Full-time appointments. Duties
You will work under direct supervision of the HV Electrician Supervisor performing the following duties: Works on the underground and overhead high voltage primary distribution systems serving the electrical requirements of Yosemite National Park. Installs, tests, repairs and maintains transformer pad mount (submersible and pole mounted), voltage regulators, air switches, submersible switches, circuit breakers, control apparatus and substation equipment. Dismantles, cleans, adjusts and installs equipment in substations, underground vaults, and on utility poles. Responsible for locating existing underground utilities, installing conduits, pulling in conductors, splicing and terminating conductors, ensuring proper phasing of circuits and equipment, troubleshooting distribution circuits and control equipment to locate and correct the cause of power outages. Installs emergency cutouts and makes substitution of power lines and equipment, occasionally working on energized circuits with approved hotline tools. May perform tasks such as collecting oil samples, changing oil in transformers and switches, inspecting insulators, arrestors, poles and overhead infrastructure, installing system grounding, performing substation maintenance and removing brush and small trees from equipment areas. Operates motor vehicles including crane trucks, line trucks and bucket trucks, and tows a backhoe on a trailer (approximate gross weight of 32,000 lbs). You must possess, or obtain within 1 year of employment, and maintain a current Class A Commercial Driver's License. Requirements
Applicants must be physically fit and possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the job elements listed below to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualifications
You must meet the 2 point level on the screen out factor/element below and an average of level 2 on all competencies/elements listed. SCREEN OUT : Able to perform the duties of the position of HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRICIAN. (HIGH VOLTAGE is defined as greater than 1000 volts in the context of a utility distribution system.) Must have successfully graduated from a Lineman's college
(Must include copy of transcript in application package) ; OR have received on the job training of
no less than 500 hours
in the safe operation, maintenance, and construction of high voltage electrical equipment. 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. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision
(SCREEN OUT) Ability To Use and Maintain Hand Tools (Electrical Work) Ability To Use Electrical Drawings Knowledge of Electrical Equipment Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic) Theory and Instruments (Electrical, Electronic) Used in Shop and Trade Practices Troubleshooting (electrical) ICTAP/CTAP Statement:
Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Volunteer Experience : Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. About the Company
The United States Department of the Interior is a federal executive department of the U.S. government. It is responsible for the management and conservation of most federal lands and natural resources, and the administration of programs relating to Native Americans, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, territorial affairs, and insular areas of the United States. The department was created on March 3, 1849.
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Req#: 709857800 These positions are located in Yosemite National Park, in the Facilities Division - Utilities Branch. These are Career/Career-Conditional Full-time appointments. Duties
You will work under direct supervision of the HV Electrician Supervisor performing the following duties: Works on the underground and overhead high voltage primary distribution systems serving the electrical requirements of Yosemite National Park. Installs, tests, repairs and maintains transformer pad mount (submersible and pole mounted), voltage regulators, air switches, submersible switches, circuit breakers, control apparatus and substation equipment. Dismantles, cleans, adjusts and installs equipment in substations, underground vaults, and on utility poles. Responsible for locating existing underground utilities, installing conduits, pulling in conductors, splicing and terminating conductors, ensuring proper phasing of circuits and equipment, troubleshooting distribution circuits and control equipment to locate and correct the cause of power outages. Installs emergency cutouts and makes substitution of power lines and equipment, occasionally working on energized circuits with approved hotline tools. May perform tasks such as collecting oil samples, changing oil in transformers and switches, inspecting insulators, arrestors, poles and overhead infrastructure, installing system grounding, performing substation maintenance and removing brush and small trees from equipment areas. Operates motor vehicles including crane trucks, line trucks and bucket trucks, and tows a backhoe on a trailer (approximate gross weight of 32,000 lbs). You must possess, or obtain within 1 year of employment, and maintain a current Class A Commercial Driver's License. Requirements
Applicants must be physically fit and possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the job elements listed below to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualifications
You must meet the 2 point level on the screen out factor/element below and an average of level 2 on all competencies/elements listed. SCREEN OUT : Able to perform the duties of the position of HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRICIAN. (HIGH VOLTAGE is defined as greater than 1000 volts in the context of a utility distribution system.) Must have successfully graduated from a Lineman's college
(Must include copy of transcript in application package) ; OR have received on the job training of
no less than 500 hours
in the safe operation, maintenance, and construction of high voltage electrical equipment. 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. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision
(SCREEN OUT) Ability To Use and Maintain Hand Tools (Electrical Work) Ability To Use Electrical Drawings Knowledge of Electrical Equipment Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic) Theory and Instruments (Electrical, Electronic) Used in Shop and Trade Practices Troubleshooting (electrical) ICTAP/CTAP Statement:
Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Volunteer Experience : Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. About the Company
The United States Department of the Interior is a federal executive department of the U.S. government. It is responsible for the management and conservation of most federal lands and natural resources, and the administration of programs relating to Native Americans, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, territorial affairs, and insular areas of the United States. The department was created on March 3, 1849.
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