Electrical Electronic Craftsworker TC-J

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Bonneville, OR

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About The Position

This is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to a competitive-service position. The Electrical Electronic Craftsworker installs, modifies, adjusts, replaces, diagnoses, repairs, programs, and maintains analog and digital electronic and electrical systems associated with operating and maintaining multipurpose hydroelectric facilities. The work includes systems for power generation, water control, auxiliary equipment, remote facility operations, and electronic security.

The position requires work under supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee, who reviews the work for completion. The employee must meet the position’s screen-out requirement by demonstrating the ability to perform the work without more than normal supervision. The position also requires an Information Assurance Technician Level I certification within six months, a valid driver’s license, pre-employment and annual physical examinations, and pre-employment and random drug testing. A background investigation, including a credit check, may be required.

The work is performed inside and outside powerhouses and other structures, including outdoors and in concrete structures. Conditions may include extreme weather, dirt, grease, dust, high noise, toxic or caustic materials, energized equipment, and swift-moving water. Employees must use required safety equipment and protective clothing and maintain occupational health requirements. The work involves substantial physical effort, including handling heavy equipment, working in cramped or awkward positions, climbing, and frequently lifting or moving objects weighing up to and occasionally over 45 pounds.

Requirements

• Meet the screen-out requirement: demonstrate the ability to perform the work of an Electrical Electronic Craftsworker without more than normal supervision.
• Be able to receive oral instructions and carry out installation, maintenance, adjustment, repair, calibration, and retesting work, seeking advice and assistance as required.
• Obtain an Information Assurance Technician Level I certification within six months.
• Hold a valid driver’s license.
• Complete a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations thereafter.
• Submit to pre-employment drug screening and random testing thereafter.
• Be able to lift up to 45 pounds in the regular performance of duties.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Meet applicable background investigation requirements, including a credit check where required.
• Successfully complete and maintain occupational health requirements and wear appropriate safety equipment and protective clothing.
• Be able to distinguish colors and sustain concentrated mental and visual attention and manual dexterity.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.

Responsibilities

• Install, modify, adjust, replace, diagnose, repair, program, and maintain analog and digital electronic and electrical systems used in multipurpose hydroelectric facilities.
• Maintain electronic systems that monitor and control power generation, water control, and auxiliary equipment.
• Maintain network devices and communication systems used to remotely operate facilities and equipment from a central control location.
• Maintain electronic security systems, including electronic access controls and video surveillance systems.
• Perform high-voltage industrial electrician maintenance duties.
• Hold and maintain safe clearances under the lockout/tagout program.
• Perform limited switching activities in support of operations.
• Clean, adjust, repair, calibrate, and retest electronic and communication equipment, including relays, meters, recorders, controllers, indicators, radio transmitters and receivers, oscillators, and amplifiers.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available to eligible employees; specific benefits depend on position type.
• A relocation incentive may be considered.
• A recruitment incentive may be considered.
• Enhanced leave accrual may be considered.
• An advanced rate of pay may be considered.
• Permanent Change of Station costs may be authorized, subject to the Joint Travel Regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed