Electrician
Estes Park, CO - USA
Job Summary
Reclamation is seeking career professionals looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as an Electrician. Make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment.
These positions are located within the Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation Missouri Basin Region Estes-Marys Lake Section in Estes Park Colorado.
Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following:
- Installs maintains and troubleshoots solid-state equipment electrical equipment and devices in electric generating stations and other ancillary facilities while observing safe use and maintenance of tools and equipment.
- Operates high-voltage switches and related devices in connection with work while following the guidelines of the Hazardous Energy Control Program and in coordination with the control center and/or dispatcher.
- Utilizes instruction manuals standard operating procedures Hazardous Energy Control Program job hazard analysis safe clearance procedures safety trainings and lockout/tagout when performing assigned work.
- Perform electrical maintenance and repair of bridge and gantry cranes and elevators as qualified utilizing a variety of logic sequences and solid-state circuitry.
- Requesting and holding clearances for the work group and utilization of lockout/tagout.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
- Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
- Males born aftermust be registered for Selective Service.
- Direct Deposit participation required.
- Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more visit have and maintain a valid drivers license throughout employment.
- A physical examination will be required or a statement regarding physical ability will need to be completed. You must maintain physical fitness standards throughout employment.
- You must be at least 18 years of age or older to operate government vehicles.
This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest meet the organization goals and mission of the agency and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the determining if your employment advances the public interest the agency will consider:
- your performance and conduct;
- the needs and interests of the agency;
- whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
- whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-09/14/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.
To qualify for this position you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors:- Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT)
- Theory and Instruments (Electrical Electronic) Used in Shop and Trade Practices
- Technical Practices (Theoretical Precise Artistic)
- Ability To Use and Maintain Hand Tools (Electrical Work)
- Knowledge of Electrical Equipment
- Ability to Use Electrical Drawings
- Troubleshooting (Electrical)
You must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and obtain an average of at least 2 points on all of the job elements to be considered qualified for this position.
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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.
There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System (FWS) positions.
Additional vacancies may be filled using this job announcement.
Physical Demands: Routinely lifts carries and moves up to 50 pounds. May be required to lift and move heavier items with the assistance of others and/or with lifting devices. Frequent walking standing bending stooping kneeling and sitting for long periods may be required. Routinely required to push pull bend reach walk stand crawl kneel work overhead and work at heights. Climbs scaffolding and ladders. May use power and hand tools to perform work.
Working Conditions: Work is performed indoors and in the field during mixed weather seasons and subject to varying terrain requiring increased physical demands to perform duties. May work in close restricted quarters causing the employee to work in cramped and awkward positions. Employee works on or around moving equipment and energized sources. May travel to remote locations. May work in hazardous areas with hazardous materials such as from heights in man lifts in confined spaces on or around electrically energized equipment high noise levels asbestos lead epoxies etc. Works on or around moving equipment or other obstacles such as high voltage lines trees and walls etc. Often works at extreme heights and sometimes over water. Works with and properly disposes of hazardous materials used in the performance of assigned tasks. Employee works in the near vicinity of high voltage electrical equipment. Uses protective clothing and equipment including respirators supplied breathing air apparatuses fall protection harnesses etc.
All Department of Interior (DOI) employees their spouses and minor children may not acquire or retain any claim permit lease small tract entry or other rights granted by the Department in Federal lands with limited exceptions. Additional ethics prohibitions can be found here 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.