HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRICIAN SUPERVISOR

Description:

You will serve as a HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRICIAN SUPERVISOR in the PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, PWD CHINA LAKE, NAVFAC SOUTHWEST.

Requirements:

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 applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on 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 below.

This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is:

THE ABILITY TO LEAD OR SUPERVISE:1) Overseeing activities of work crews,2) Passing along instructions, assigning tasks, gaining cooperation of others, and setting pace of work assignments;3) Knowledge of high voltage electric power, transformers, and distribution systems;4) Reading circuit diagrams and performing troubleshooting layouts, completing installations, modifications, and repairs on high voltage systems;5) Budgeting and planning concepts for long and short-term goals. *NOTE** This information must be clearly supported in your resume.

Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.

Travel for 1-2 days per month may be required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Works indoors and outdoors. May be exposed to danger from explosions of equipment and cables in manholes and vaults, as well as danger from high voltage electrical shock, burns from solder, broken bones, cuts, and bruises. May be exposed to heat and noise when working in substations or power-generating facilities, to extremes of weather when working outdoors, and to unpleasant odors and wet slippery surfaces when working in manholes. May be subject to electrical burns while working around high voltage electrical lines, broken bones from falls from poles, and strains from awkward work positions. May be exposed to chemicals -such as insulation oil from transformers and oil switches.

PHYSICAL EFFORT:
Supervisor primarily works in an office setting or conducts site visits to oversee and evaluate the performance of high voltage electrician team crews as well the material condition of electrical distribution systems, components or facilities. Work requires bending, stooping, climbing, and standing for long periods while supervising the installing, repairing, and testing of electrical distribution systems and components.