High Voltage Electrician
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Job Location:
Holloman Air Force Base, NM - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 28 - 33
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
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The primary purpose of this position is to install modify test troubleshoot maintain and repair electric power controlling equipment and/or distribution lines.
- Installs modifies tests repairs and maintains transformers converters regulators cables switches circuit breakers mechanical and electronic systems and other circuit elements found in substations.
- Installs modifies connects inspects and repairs overhead and underground electrical distribution lines.
- Troubleshoots distribution circuits and generating and controlling equipment.
- Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment.
Conditions of employment
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service see
- This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- Emergency overtime may be required.
- Position requires the ability to discern colors and contrast.
- May be required to possess a valid operators license in order to drive a motor vehicle to and from work sites
- And/or may be required to procure a government operators permit or obtain a commercial drivers license to drive and/or operate special electrical repair trucks and/or obtain a flight line drivers license.
- Visually checks the work of contractors for compliance with contract specifications on new construction.
- The physical requirements of this position as determined by the manager are: The employee frequently performs moderately heavy lifting pulling and carrying of equipment and material weighing up to 18 kilograms (40 pounds)
- Occasionally lifts or pulls heavy cable and equipment weighing more than 23 kilograms (50 pounds) with the help of weight handling equipment or with assistance from other workers.
- Work aloft on poles at ground level and in ground trenches or manholes. Work requires bending stooping climbing and standing for long periods.
- Must be able to distinguish colors and shades of colors. At times works in awkward positions and restricted spaces where coordination of hands legs and body are needed to perform tasks.
- This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program.
- Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force national security and public safety.
- This position is an internal recruitment and limited to AETC command only.
Qualifications
In order to qualify you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C.
QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRICIAN. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions you must meet any screen-out element listed and 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.
The screen out element for this position the ability to do the work of a HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRICIAN without more than normal supervision.
JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge skills abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
- Knowledge of technical practices in order to plan layout and complete maintenance or repair work needed for high voltage equipment and lines and of high voltage electrical equipment and distribution lines such as transformers
- Knowledge of electrical and electronic theory instruments used in shop and trade practices; and of troubleshooting and locating defects and trouble spots.
- Knowledge of safety regulations procedures and practices.
- Skill in using and maintaining electrical tools and test equipment such as oscillators phase sticks and rotation meters digital test equipment fault finding equipment ammeters voltmeters meggers graphic recorders dressing tools wire tongs wire tong supports insulated tension links tie sticks and insulated hoods/covers and tools.
- Ability to use electrical drawings blueprints circuit diagrams and electronic schematics.
- Ability to install modify test repair troubleshoot and maintain high voltage electric power-controlling equipment and/or distribution lines without more than normal supervision.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Works indoors and outdoors. Exposed to danger from explosions of equipment and cables in manholes and vaults as well as danger from high voltage electrical shock burns from solder broken bones cuts and bruises. Exposed to heat and noise when working in substations to extremes of weather when working outdoors and to unpleasant odors and wet slippery surfaces when working in manholes. Subject to electrical burns while working around high voltage electrical lines broken bones from falls from poles and strains from awkward work positions. Also exposed to chemicals such as insulating oil from transformers and oil switches. Use personnel protective equipment such as earplugs safety hats and nonconductive gloves and footwear.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice your most recent performance rating and your most recent SF-50 noting position grade level and duty location.
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.
120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants if determined best qualified must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4 Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4 Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants if determined well qualified and selected will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4 select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.
Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016 who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information click here.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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.
Key Skills
- Low Voltage
- Hand Tools
- Commercial Electrician Experience
- Construction Experience
- Electrical Experience
- Generator Repair
- NEC
- Schematics
- High Voltage
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Power Tools
- Troubleshooting
