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refer to the Vacancy Announcement at (http://jobs.bpa.gov/Job_Search/8877-11-DH.pdf) for complete details. For information on how to complete KSAs, please go to http://jobs.bpa.gov/How_To_Apply/ksa.cfm. BENEFITS:Information on BPA benefits can be found at: http://www.jobs.bpa.gov/Benefits/OTHER INFORMATION:APPLICATION PACKAGE CHECKLIST:Resume, or other application, that fully describes your education and experience.  Application must contain sufficient information to determine eligibility for the position. (The Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF-612) can be found at http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/of612.asp.).  Applications must include the following information:Job Announcement number, title, and gradeFull legal name, mailing address, contact telephone number and email addressCountry of citizenshipHigh school attended which includes name of high school and location.Employment history [Unpaid experience (internships, volunteer work, etc.) related to the position may also be

d phone number, starting and ending dates (month and year), salary, and hours worked per week.  Explain any gaps in employment. Indicate if we may contact your current supervisor.A list of other job-related training, skills (i.e., languages, tools, machinery, typing speed, etc.), certificates and licenses, recognition, professional memberships, publications, leadership activities, etc.SF-50 for current or reinstatement-eligible federal civilian employeesSupplemental Questionnaire (Failure to complete and submit the supplemental questionnaire may result in a determination of not qualified and your application will not receive further consideration).Copy of your complete Non-Employment driving record dated within the last three months and covering the last 3 years obtained from the Dept. of Motor Vehicles.  (Failure to provide will result in a determination of not qualified and your application receive no further consideration).VETERANS:  To be considered for veteran's preference, a

or application engineering, design, and technical leadership for test and measurement systems and maintains BPA's standards for measurement assurance and traceability, provides mobile calibration laboratory service to BPA field locations, and repairs field test and measurement equipment.Working Conditions:Work is usually performed at the Ross Complex under laboratory conditions, although the work may involve significant time spent at remote sites or substations.  Work may be performed in adverse weather conditions.  Tests and work may be performed in the proximity of high transmission line voltages and around other electrical hazards.  Some assignments may require that employee work above ground at heights in excess of 50 feet.  Some of the work is performed around moving machinery in the auxiliary power equipment.  The work may involve driving vehicles over steep and narrow roads and unimproved off-road surfacesIncumbents must be physically and mentally able to efficiently perfor

h and year), salary, and hours worked per week.  Explain any gaps in employment. Indicate if we may contact your current supervisor.A list of other job-related training, skills (i.e., languages, tools, machinery, typing speed, etc.), certificates and licenses, recognition, professional memberships, publications, leadership activities, etc.College transcripts (photocopies are acceptable).Copy of active, current registration as a professional nurse. (REQUIRED - failure to provide will result in a rating of not qualified).VETERANS:  To be considered for veteran's preference, a copy of your DD-214 (Member 4) is required. 10-point veterans must also provide a copy of their SF-15 and associated documentation.All applicants are encouraged to complete and submit BPA Form F3330-11e, Applicant Disability, Race/National Origin and Gender Identification form and Applicant Source Survey (located at the end of this announcement, or may be downloaded at http://jobs.bpa.gov/How_To_Apply/forms.cfm).

e found at http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/of612.asp.).  Applications must include the following information:Job Announcement number, title, and gradeFull legal name, mailing address, contact telephone number and email addressCountry of citizenshipHigh school attended which includes name of high school and location.Employment history [Unpaid experience (internships, volunteer work, etc.) related to the position may also be included].  Include job title (include series and grade if position was Federal), duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and ending dates (month and year), salary, and hours worked per week.  Explain any gaps in employment. Indicate if we may contact your current supervisor.A list of other job-related training, skills (i.e., languages, tools, machinery, typing speed, etc.), certificates and licenses, recognition, professional memberships, publications, leadership activities, etc.SF-50 for current or reinsta

ith control centers, operate a substation in accordance with pre-approved, written orders and instructions.  In case of trouble involving possible injury, loss of life, or damage to property, operate substation in accordance with best personal judgment.  Communications• Monitor and operate various communications systems. These systems include mobile radios, commercial phone lines, and various BPA communications systems for purposes including voice communications, relaying, and billing and require clear oral communication.Records and Reports• Complete files and maintains various records and reports in accordance with instructions.  May read, record, and report various meters, instruments, gauges, and billing meters.  • File, maintain, correct, and as necessary order new substation prints.  Instructing• Lead and instruct others as assigned.  Non-electric Plant• Perform non-electric plant duties such as building and grounds maintenance as assigned.

  • Are responsible for Control of Entry, Station Security, and safety of others in the station.  • May be assigned other duties such as Safety Watching and escorting others.  • Keep System Dispatchers and others informed of all local information pertinent to the operation of the power system.  • Notify specified BPA personnel and others of power system emergencies.  • Interact with the public and BPA customers.  Inspections• Check indication and tags on control panel against actual station conditions.  • Check for adherence to the station voltage schedule.• Check for compliance with prescribed operating limits on lines and equipment (load, voltage, temperature, etc.).  • Periodically inspect station, including all components in switchyard, control house, relay houses, and other buildings.  • Conduct security check of perimeter fences, gates, doors, and windows. • Check for conditions constituting haza

exposure to loud noises.  May perform preventative and/or corrective containment and/or clean-up measures to protect the environment with various chemicals such as herbicides, pesticides, and solvents.  MSDS are available.  Ability to work at heights and underground.  Required to wear various levels of PPE (Hearing protections, respiratory protections, hard hats, safety glasses; if required, insulated rubber gloves).SPECIAL EQUIPMENTUses equipment such as cars, trucks, a variety of power and hand tools and test equipment.  Uses office equipment such as computers, telephones, copier and fax machines.QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Please refer to the Vacancy Announcement at (http://jobs.bpa.gov/Job_Search/8355-11-DH.pdf) for more complete details on minimum qualifications and selective placement factors.You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.Candidates must possess the Selective Placement Factors to receive consideration for this position and should address this in their