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Salary $49.51 an hour job type full-time
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Summary
This position is located with bonneville power administration, in transmission services (t), transmission field services (tf), construction & maintenance services (tfh), central electrical services (tfhe).a successful candidate in the electrical utility carpenter position will serve as an electrical utility carpenter crating of electrical equipment; construction of trenches, fabrication of framed structures; remodeling buildings; and installation of fences at substation yards.
Responsibilities
As a electrical utility carpenter, you will:
Fabricate from wood and related materials, items specified by drawings or instructionsSuch items include concrete forms, specialized buildings, loading docks and ramps, and crates for secure movement and safe handling of electrical and related equipment.
Disassembles moves and reassembles portable buildings.
Install equipment fabricated from wood and related products; concrete for footings, fences, curbs, sidewalks, etc., concrete block walls and precast-wireway trenches.
Install oil containment drainage systems, manholes, utility vaults, and other related concrete work.
Prepare sites, and locates structures, drainage systems, utility vaults, etc., using tools such as lasers, transits, levels, plumb bob, and other related survey tools and equipment.
Operate construction equipment such as pick-up trucks, flatbed trucks, material handlers, skid loaders and trailers.
Operate standard power driven woodworking equipment such as circular saws, band saws, planer, and drill presses, as well as the many varied hand tools of the carpenter trade.
Conditions of employment:
This position requires a valid driver`s license as a condition of employment.
This position requires an initial drug test prior to appointment and random drug or drug and alcohol testing thereafterFailure to test or a positive result on random drug or drug and alcohol tests conducted after appointment may result in removal from federal employment.
This position requires a pre-employment medical exam, at bpa expense, prior to appointment due to the physical requirements of the position.
A preliminary background check must be completed before a new employee can begin workCurrent federal employees or other individuals with an existing completed background investigation may not be required to undergo another background check.
Hiring incentives may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate based on budget availability and in accordance with federal regulations.
Possess and maintain a valid first aid/cpr cardTake first aid refresher training, as required.
Drive up to 25% of the time in all weather conditions.
Operate motor vehicles, including sedans, pick-up trucks, vans, or flatbed trucksTravel continuously to field sitesSome work maybe done in the ross shops, vancouver, washington.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment (ppe) required of the position for worker safety, including, but not limited to: respirator, carpenter safety equipment/apparel, safety glasses, protective footwear, hard hats, etc.
Become familiar with and follow the safety practices of the bpa accident prevention manual.
Obtain and maintain a valid restricted non-electrical worker`s permit once hired.
Ability to obtain and maintain authorized unescorted access to bpa energized and non-energized facilities.
Selectee must be able meet the physical requirements of the job.
Travel required
76% or greater - travel continuously to field sites.
Supervisory status
No
Promotion potential
None
Job family (series)
4607 carpentry
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Requirements
Requirements
Conditions of employment
Must be a u.sCitizen or national.
This employer participates in the e-verify program.
Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for selective service.
Suitable for federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
Qualifications
In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being consideredYour resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this positionTherefore, we encourage you to submit a thorough resume that directly relates to this positionApplicants must meet the requirements of the office of personnel management (opm) job qualification system for trades and labor occupations (x-118c).
Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applyingQualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed belowYour resume should demonstrate that you possess these elements and screen outDo not provide a separate narrative written statementRather, you must describe in your resume how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the elements and screen out identified belowThis job has a screen-out factors which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this jobApplicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on this screen-out element(s) or who do not score at least half of the total points possible across all elements will be found ineligible.
The screen-out element for this position is: ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision in performing routine construction of sites and foundations for structures such as crating of equipment and materials, construction, and installation of shoring for trenches, fabrication of wood-framed structures, remodeling and maintaining existing buildings, installing or relocating office partitions, and installation of fencesSelect the one statement that best describes your level of experienceExperience reflected in this self-rating must be supported in your resumeFailure to meet this element results in an ineligible rating(screen-out)
Element 2: ability to use and maintain tools and equipment
Element 3: technical practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
Element 4: knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair, etc.
Element 5: ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc(includes blueprint reading)
Element 6: measurement and layout
Element 7: knowledge of materials
Physical effort: able to climb up and down ladders (up to 20 feet) and in and out of excavations in all kinds of weather conditionsOccasionally climbs in and out of aerial man-lift buckets averaging 40` highRequires good balance while climbing on ladders, scaffolding, and wood structures, and while accessing bucketsBalancing required on narrow and slippery surfaces at heights and in varied weather conditions, as well as on uneven groundTo operate trucks and equipment and to climb laddersMust be able to work from ladders and occasionally work from aerial equipmentAbility to stand a maximum of 2 hours uninterruptedDrives vehicles to and from work sitesMay sit 8 hours/day while driving and on breaksRequires travel to remote sitesWalks on large-gravel surfaces (2` up to 4`rocks) on flat and uneven terrain and slippery surfaces such as on/in plastic, mud, clay, wet wood and concrete`lifts tools and equipmentAverage is 60 poundsMay lift, carry, and position loads weighing up to 135 pounds such as equipment, concrete sacks, and mortar mix, rolls of fencing wire, etcMoves and positions equipment and materials weighing over 100 pounds such as concrete forms, sidewalks, fencing rolls, tren-wa`s, etcWorks in cramped, awkward positions while reaching, lifting, bending and using hand and power tools, and positioning piecesRequires ability to extend neck upwards/backwardsFlexes hands and wrists while tying rebar and installing fencing and placing concrete.` uses hand and power tools such as band saws, circular saws, and drill pressesPositions pieces with one hand while operating tools with other handShop and field work requires work with arms overhead and occasionally outstretchedMay crouch when fabricating and/or installing equipment, oil containment drainage systems, or wire, or while entering manholes, utility vansManual dexterity required for handling fasteners such as nails, screws, and small work pieces.
Working conditions:
Normally performed in a travel status throughout the bpa service territoryHowever, work may be performed at or within commuting distance of the ross complexThe principal hazards include working around machinery with moving parts, climbing around energized, high voltage electrical equipment, climbing on ladders, scaffolding and steel structures, and exposure to grease, oil, dust, intensive heat, cold, and constant noiseThe work environment will usually include high noise levels or exposure to hazardous substances (i.eAcids, solvents, pcb`s, etc.) that could, if precautions are not followed, pose a health riskApproved respiratory and safety equipment shall be worn when hazardous substances are being handled (oil, acid, etc.)Emergencies, critical system conditions, or outage limitations may require work be system wide, done at night, or under serious time pressuresSystem priorities may require extended periods of overtime including working weekends and holidays.
`experience` refers to paid and unpaid experienceExamples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through national service programs (such as peace corps and americorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizationsVolunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employmentYou will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position.
Additional information
The u.sDepartment of energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across doe.
For general information on government-wide telework polices visit: www.telework.gov
Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to applyFor more information, please visit the links at the bottom of this page or visit the fedshirevets website.
If you believe that you are eligible for the interagency career transition assistance program (ictap), please visit the opm ictap/ctap website for more informationIn order to be considered under the ictap program, your application must score within the pre-established `well qualified` category as stated in the qualifications section.
Some positions may require completion of a probationary period of up to 1 (one) year.
Many positions require successful completion of a background investigation.
All males born after december 31st 1959 must abide by laws regarding selective service registrationTo learn more about this law, visit the selective service web page, who must registerIf you are not registered and don`t have an approved exemption, you will not be eligible for employment with the federal government.
Eeo policy: http://www.usajobs.gov/eeo
Reasonable accommodation policy: http://www.usajobs.gov/raps
Veterans information: http://www.usajobs.gov/vi
Telework: www.telework.gov
Selective service registration: http://www.sss.gov/
Hiring incentives may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate based on budget availability and in accordance with federal regulations.
Bpa strives to ensure a safe, positive, inclusive work environment, supported by leadership behaviorsFor more information on leadership behaviors visit: www.bpa.gov/goto/leadershipbehaviors
We also understand the importance of work/life balance and offer a variety of programs and policies designed to create more flexible, responsive work environments supportive of commitments to community, home and family membersBpa also supports employees` overall wellness through its be well program, which helps employees adopt healthier lifestyles and feel better about their work/life balanceThe program supports five key areas of life: career, community, financial, physical and social.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the eligibility and qualification requirements aboveOnce the announcement closes, we will conduct a review of your application package to verify your eligibility and qualificationsIf you are found qualified, your application will move forward to additional phases of the review process.
Merit promotion & veoa procedures: if you are minimally qualified for this job, your responses to the self-assessment questions (true/false, yes/ no, multiple choice questions) will be evaluated to determine if you are a best qualified candidateIf you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this jobDue weight will also be given to federal employees, when applicable, for performance appraisals and awards in accordance with 5 cfr § 335.103(b)(3)Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements and current employees must have at least a fully successful or equivalent performance rating to receive consideration.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):
Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision
Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc(includes blueprint reading)
Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment
Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair, etc.
Knowledge of materials
Measurement and layout
Technical practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
Non-competitive procedures: if you are applying under a non-competitive or special hiring authority, you will still be required to answer the assessment questionsHowever, you will not be evaluated against the rating and ranking criteria.
Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you are minimally qualified for this jobVeterans` preference will be applied when required by the hiring authority (e.g., vra, schedule a).
All qualified non-competitive applicants and the best qualified merit promotion and veoa applicants will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration.
Career transition assistance programs: to receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet the eligibility criteria; and 2) be rated `well-qualified`, which is defined as having a score of 85 or better.
You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date ( 10/14/2021) of this announcement.
To preview the assessment questionnaire, click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/viewquestionnaire/11251218.
Background checks and security clearance
Security clearance
Not required
Drug test required
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (ns)/low risk
Trust determination process
Credentialing, suitability/fitness
Required documents
Required documents
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete application package which includes:
Your resume showing all relevant work experience (paid and unpaid) including: duties performed; full name and address of the each employer; start and end dates (month/day/year); work schedule (part-time, full-time, number of hours if intermittent); salary; and any completed education and training (program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date).
Cover letter, optional, expressing additional information not covered in your resume.
Transcripts, if specific educational requirements are indicated in this job announcementUnofficial transcripts or any report listing institution, course title, credits earned (semester or quarter hour) and final grade is acceptableIt is your responsibility to provide adequate proof that you meet the educational requirements.
Submit one or more of the following to support your eligibility(s) to Apply Now announcement:
Sf-50, `notification of personnel action` (current/former federal employees): most recent promotion, within rate increase (wri/wgi), or appointment/conversion sf-50 or notification of personnel action showing you are/were in the competitive service and the highest grade or promotion potential held.
Veterans: dd-214 member copy 4 showing type of discharge/character of service; current active duty members- certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions dated within 120 days; sf-15 form and related documentation; va letterFor more information visit the usajobs help center & opm chcoc website for vow information.
Individuals with disabilities: schedule a letter from a physician, local, state or federal rehabilitation office citing your eligibility under 5 cfr 213.3102 (u)For more information visit the usajobs help center.
Certain military spouses: permanent change of station (pcs) orders authorizing you to accompany the military member to the new duty permanent station; or verification of the member`s 100% disability (va letter); and/or verification of the member`s death while on active duty (dd-1300 and death certificate) and verification of the marriage to the service member (i.e., a marriage license or other legal documentation verifying marriage)For more information visit the usajobs help center.
Other non-competitive or special appointing authorities: provide documentation which supports your eligibility.
Career transition assistance program/interagency career transition assistance program documentation, if applicable(e.g., certification of expected separation, reduction-in-force separation notice, or notice of proposed removal; sf-50 that documents the rif separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.) for more information see the opm guide to career transition.
Failure to submit any of the above mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application packageIt is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.
Benefits
Benefits
A career with the u.sGovernment provides employees with a comprehensive benefits packageAs a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewardingOpens in a new windowlearn more about federal benefits.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittentContact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Help
This job is open to
Career transition (ctap, ictap, rpl)
Federal employees who meet the definition of a `surplus` or `displaced` employee.
Federal employees - competitive service
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Individuals with disabilities
Land & base management
Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.
Military spouses
Peace corps & americorps vista
Special authorities
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
Veterans
Clarification from the agency
Current federal employees with competitive status or other eligibility; former federal employees with reinstatement eligibility; ctap/ictap eligibles; veterans with vow, veoa, or 30% disability; military spouses; individuals with disabilities schedule a; peace corps, vista (americorps) eligibles; those eligible under an opm interchange agreement or other special appointing authority.
