High Voltage Electrician

Summary Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This position is located with the Directorate of Public Works, Fort Campbell, KY. Learn more about this agency Requirements Conditions of Employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. This position requires scheduled/unscheduled overtime and emergency callback during non-duty hours. This position requires a pre-employment physical examination. This position requires pre-employment drug screening and random testing thereafter. This position has been designated "Mission Essential". In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations, the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations. This position requires a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within 180 days of employment. This position requires lifting up to 40 lbs. Qualifications Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs MAY be authorized Recruitment and relocation incentives MAY be authorized Student loan repayment MAY be authorized Salary negotiations for candidates new to Federal service MAY be authorized Credit for prior non-Federal experience and certain military service for leave accrual rates MAY be authorized Who May Apply: US Citizens 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) High Voltage Electrician ~ without more than normal supervision. The ability to perform common High Voltage Electrician duties including operating electrical tools and running electrical lines, interpret instructions from sketches or diagrams, and perform maintenance repairs on electrical systems, and troubleshooting issues with the above systems. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Arduous physical effort is required for 30% of the work cycle in climbing poles, towers, smoke stacks, etc.; working in tiring and awkward positions while handling light to average weight objects (tools and hardware) in performing maintenance work aloft poles and in hangars; and digging trenches by hand while performing troubleshooting on underground systems WORKING CONDITIONS: All work is performed outside regardless of weather conditions. Work is intensely disagreeable while working in manholes during rainy weather, on poles and in aerial booms in rain, wind, snow and below freezing temperatures. While working on underground distribution systems, incumbent is exposed to mud and water and required to work in cramped quarters in manholes. When working with and in close proximity to energized high voltage lines, sudden death by electrocution is an ever-present danger. Subject to falls from poles, towers and structures. Subject to strain from awkward positions and to cuts and bruises from handling wire and lineman tools. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) consists of issued clothing and equipment. Work is dirty, such as climbing creosote-treated poles, and incumbent is exposed to battery acid. Works at heights of 100 feet or more and works on lines energized with 4160 volts and more which are suspended from utility poles or towers under adverse weather conditions. This is compensated by environmental differential pay. Other PPE to be utilized will be covered by Electric Utility Safety Manual. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) Installations Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. Read more 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 window Learn more about federal benefits. Review our 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.