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High Voltage Electrician Leader (Foreman II Lineman)

Elverta, California, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$94.31/hr - $94.31/hr

The Western Area Power Administration's Sierra Nevada Region is seeking a High Voltage Electrician Leader (Foreman II Lineman) to provide leadership and direction for a crew responsible for operating and maintaining high-voltage substations and transmission lines. This role involves ensuring safety, training crew members, and managing resources effectively.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the supervisor to develop weekly, monthly, and annual work schedules. Develop regular work plans. Works with the crew to prioritize, coordinate, and complete routine work for optimum safety and operations; minimize adverse impact on landowners, the public, other agencies and customers whose activities or property may be involved; and fair utilization of personnel

Ensure that the crew has clear work assignments and understands what is expected of them. Provide on-the-job training in work methods and practices. Demonstrate proper work methods for crew members. Answer questions from crew members on policies and procedures. Conduct crew meetings

Identify, secure, and/or coordinate material, personnel, and equipment needed for the timely performance of required task

Foster a collaborative environment where crew members contribute their ideas, take initiative, and are accountable for their actions. Ensure workers follow supervisory instructions and complete tasks using established maintenance management practices

Ensure that appropriate reports and records are maintained and submitted to include initiating drawing revisions and upkeep of established maintenance, safety, and environmental records and reports

Erect and repair transmission/distribution power lines. Inspect electric power transmission lines including steel towers and wood

Install and replace poles, cross arms, line hardware, lightning arresters, fiber optic, and auxiliary equipment. String conductor, optical ground wire (OPGW), and fiber optic cable from structure to structure; splice conductor when broken; replace poles; and work on energized lines requiring the use of hotline tools and bare hand techniques. poles from vehicles, on foot, or from aircraft

Assume responsibility for assigned equipment and vehicles, ensuring they are maintained in safe operating condition and that required service and documentation are completed

Provide training and guidance to apprentices and others as assigned

Qualification

High Voltage ElectricianElectrical TroubleshootingLeadershipElectrical Equipment KnowledgeOn-the-job TrainingSafety PracticesTeam Collaboration

Required

Must be a U.S. Citizen 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

Limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications

Department of Energy (DOE) employees participating in the OPM or DOE Deferred Resignation Program (DRP) are not eligible to apply for this announcement. DRP participants are not considered active DOE employees because they have agreed to separate from the agency

Position is subject to random drug testing

You must pass pre-employment drug testing

You must pass pre-employment medical examination

This position requires the ability to operate a government vehicle. The incumbent must be at least 18 years of age, able to obtain and maintain Defensive Drivers certification and have a valid state driver's license. Defensive Driver's Training will be completed upon employment

The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) to operate vehicles of more than 26,000 pounds GVWR. The CDL must be obtained within 120 days of employment, or longer if outside the control of the employee

The position may require a tanker endorsement to the CDL

The incumbent must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required

The incumbent must wear Arc Rated protective clothing when in proximity to exposed energized circuits

This position may be subject to regular and recurring overtime. Overtime may be on short notice to include nights, holidays, and weekends in support of related mission requirements

This position requires a climbing weight not to exceed 310 pounds with all required gear and personal weight without gear not to exceed 280 pounds

The incumbent may be required to obtain and maintain the required DOE/WAPA training/certification as necessary in order to serve as a Government Purchase Card (GPC) holder. If authorized to utilize GPC for transactions exceeding $3500; the incumbent is required to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450), upon entering the position and annually

You must have journeyman-level ability in the duties of a High Voltage Electrician Leader (Foreman II Lineman)

You must meet all the qualification and eligibility requirements for the position by the closing date of the announcement

Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations (X-118C)

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 below

The screen-out element for this position is below. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating: The ability to lead or supervise trade and craft employees in high voltage substations, transmission lines, associated facilities, and equipment

Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume

Work under conditions of high physical demand related to climbing. Frequently required to lift items weighing over 50 pounds in order to install, inspect, and/or repair transmission lines. Climb and work aloft on structures. Work at ground level and in ground trenches where work requires bending, stooping, climbing, and standing for long periods. Coordination of eyes, hands, legs, and body is needed in installing and repairing equipment in confined spaces and on overhead structures

Majority of work takes place outside. Incumbent is subject to hazardous materials and extreme weather conditions. Works near high voltage lines and equipment. Work requires climbing transmission structures averaging 65 feet, but up to 500 feet on occasion, and communication towers up to 400 feet. Subject to potential for injury by contact with high voltage lines, broken bones in falls from poles or structures, muscle strains from awkward positions, and cuts and bruises when handling tools and materials

Position may require accredited nationally recognized crane certification for fixed and swing boom certification. If so, training will be provided at government expense. Work may require considerable travel requiring temporary lodging away from duty station. May occasionally perform aerial transmission line patrol and use aerial transportation to access work sites