Intrumentation Craftsman 1 Job in Vancouver - 96046248 - ZAWBNGCJ1VI9C

Job Title:
Intrumentation Craftsman 1

Department:
Department Of Energy

Agency:
Energy, Bonneville Power Administration

Job Announcement Number:
8648-11

SALARY RANGE:
$43.62 - $43.62 /hour
In addition to the wage rate, BPA currently pays a 3.16% differential per hour for each non-overtime hour worked. This differential is separate from other premiums that are paid under the negotiated collective bargaining agreement.

OPEN PERIOD:
Monday, January 24, 2011 to Friday, December 30, 2011
SERIES & GRADE:BB-2602-00/00

POSITION INFORMATION:
Full-Time  Permanent

DUTY LOCATIONS:
Few vacancies - Vancouver, WA

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
Applications will be accepted from current and former competitive service Federal employees, and people eligible under special hiring authorities.  Veterans who are preference eligibles or who have been separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after 3 years or more of continuous active service may apply.

JOB SUMMARY:

Initial cut-off date: 02/04/11.  Applications received by the initial cut-off date will receive first consideration.  Applications received after this date will be considered only if needed.  It is to your advantage to apply early

The incumbent works under the general supervision of the Chief of the Instrumentation and Standards Section.  Work is usually performed at the Ross Complex in Vancouver, WA, under laboratory conditions, although the work may involve significant time spent at remote sites or substations.    The Instrumentation Craftsman performs instrument calibration, repair, evaluation, acceptance testing, modification and fabrication, computer repair, computer controlled testing, power system instrumentation, including field support which is directly used by Operations and Maintenance for safety, system protection and control, and the appropriate legal unit for revenue metering. 

Please refer to the Vacancy Announcement at (http://jobs.bpa.gov/Job_Search/8648-11.pdf) for more information.

You can learn about BPA at www.bpa.gov.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Please refer to http://jobs.bpa.gov/Job_Search/8648-11.pdf
• Advanced Pre-Appointment Background Investigation is Required.
• Physical examination and Drug Screening is Required.

Additional Duty Location Info:
Few vacancies - Vancouver, WA

This position is located in the Measurement Systems organization in Transmission Services and is responsible for 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 surfaces

Incumbents must be physically and mentally able to efficiently perform the duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, without hazard to themselves or others.  The duties involve lifting and carrying instruments weighing up to 50 pounds, frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and stooping, and working in a sitting position for extended periods of time.  Incumbents must have good distance vision and have the ability to read printed material the size of typewritten characters. They must be able to distinguish different electrical/electronic components based on color coding or shade variations.  They must have the ability to manipulate fine electromechanical assemblies.  Extensive driving over unimproved surfaces may be required.  Work may be performed on smooth or uneven surfaces and will be performed under varying climatic conditions.  May work at heights in excess of 50 feet.  Incumbents must be able to work with both arms overhead.  They must be able to hear the conversational voice.  Incumbents must be able to work alone under stressful situations.  Speech must be suitable for clear communication by telephone.  Incumbents must be in good physical condition sufficient to safely perform the duties of the position.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR (SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT): Applicants must submit a copy of their complete Non-Employment driving record (obtained from the Department of Motor Vehicles, covering the past 3 years and dated within the last 90 days).  Candidates with a poor driving record and/or revocation of license will be immediately disqualified from consideration (see definition of disqualifying driving records, below*).  Failure to submit driving record will result in a rating of not qualified.  If selected, you will be required to maintain a valid state driver's license.

Please refer to the Vacancy Announcement at (http://jobs.bpa.gov/Job_Search/8648-11.pdf) for more complete details on minimum qualifications and selective placement factors.

You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Please refer to the Vacancy Announcement at (http://jobs.bpa.gov/Job_Search/8648-11.pdf) for more complete details.

For more 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.job.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 grade
    
    
  • Full legal name, mailing address, contact telephone number and email address
    
    
  • Country of citizenship
    
    
  • High 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.
  
  
  
• If you are applying as a reinstatement or status candidate from another Federal agency, please include a copy of your most recent Standard Form (SF)-50, Notification of Personnel Action.
  
  
• Supplemental 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 VEOA or VRA consideration, 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)..

If your resume or application does not provide all the information requested in the vacancy announcement, you may lose consideration.  Material received after the closing date will not be accepted.

Initial cut-off date: 02/04/11.  Applications received by the initial cut-off date will receive first consideration.  Applications received after this date will be considered only if needed.  It is to your advantage to apply early

HOW TO APPLY:

*PLEASE DO NOT USE THE 'APPLY ONLINE' FUNCTION ON THIS WEBSITE.

Please refer to the Vacancy Announcement at (http://jobs.bpa.gov/Job_Search/8648-11.pdf) for complete application instructions.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Human Resources - NHQ-1
Phone: 1-877-975-4272
Fax: 503-230-3149 Agency Information:
Bonneville Power Administration
P.O. Box 3621
Portland, OR 97208-3621
Fax: 503-230-3149

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

For more information, please refer to: http://job.bpa.gov/How_To_Apply/whathappens.cfm