USAJOBS · 1 month ago
High Voltage Electrician (Lineman-Aerial Observer)
Redding, California, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$83.31/hr - $83.31/hrThe WAPA-SNR-Sierra Nevada Region is seeking a High Voltage Electrician (Lineman-Aerial Observer) who will perform aerial patrol and other related duties. The role involves inspecting high-voltage power lines, reporting on right-of-way issues, and working with line maintenance crews.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Perform aerial patrol in a helicopter at low-level and at normal cruising altitudes. Inspect high-voltage power lines supported by wood, steel, and other structure types from aircraft, vehicles, or on foot
Observe and report on right-of-way issues including encroachments, danger trees, brush, and fire hazards, access roads, soil erosion, and landslides. Locate faults and make inspections of questionable situations
Be responsible for observations and accurate reporting of conditions on all patrols. Update and maintain current records of findings. Enter records of observations made and problems encountered into a computer database
Comply with prescribed clearance and safety rules and regulations. Follow the safety practices of WAPA flight operations standards and emergency procedures for flight operations
Determine lightning damage, deterioration, decay, and other conditions within and adjacent to power line rights-of-way from visual observation and low-level (in-flight) video and still photography. Operate heat-emission detection/infrared devices for transmission line monitoring
When not patrolling, work with line maintenance crews using full knowledge of journeyman lineman duties
Provide training and guidance to apprentices and others as assigned
Qualification
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
May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period
Limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages
Position is subject to random drug testing
You must pass pre-employment drug testing
You must pass pre-employment medical examination
Security clearance and associated requirements- moderate level
Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
This position requires the ability to operate a Government vehicle
This position requires the incumbent to fly in a helicopter during the performance of assigned duties
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 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
You must have journeyman-level ability in the duties of a High Voltage Electrician (Lineman-Aerial Observer)
Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations (X-118C)
The screen-out element for this position is the ability to do the work of a journeyman lineman constructing and maintaining transmission or distribution power lines (69KV or higher) and related equipment independently without greater than normal supervision
Work under conditions of high physical demand related to climbing
Work takes place in a helicopter or an office
The incumbent is subject to hazardous materials and extreme weather conditions
Work may require considerable travel requiring temporary lodging away from duty station
Position may require accredited nationally recognized crane certification for fixed and swing boom certification
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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