ELECTRIC POWER CONTROLLER
What you'd do
You will serve as a ELECTRIC POWER CONTROLLER in the PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT of NAVFAC SOUTHWEST. This position is being recruited for the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) and may subsequently be realigned under the Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC).
Major duties
You will analyze a variety of interrelated meter indications to detect abnormal conditions such as circuit overloads, improper line voltages, and temperature. You will monitor load indicator gauges to detect large changes in load and operates turbo alternator or diesel generator controls. You will operate alternating current and direct current switchboards to control and distribute electrical power through the primary distribution system. You will monitor data from wattmeters, voltmeters and ammeters of the feeders and observes operation of feeder relays and substations. You will distribute and control electrical energy through a primary electrical distribution system.
What you need to qualify
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: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision. Your resume must show that you have the ability to perform common tasks under general supervision including: 1) Distributing and controlling electrical energy through primary electrical distribution system connecting a commercial power source, Government-operated power plant, and numerous substations and switching stations. 2) Operating alternate current and direct current switchboards to control and distribute electrical power through the primary distribution system. 3) Operating controls to actuate remotely controlled circuit breakers, transformers and switches to regulate and maintain proper voltage on the feeders. 4) Monitoring load indicator gauges to detect large changes in load and operates turbo alternator or diesel generator controls, changing the governor setting, adapting to these load changes, and maintains the optimum demand on commercial sources. 5) Analyzing a variety of interrelated meter indications to detect abnormal conditions such as circuit overloads, improper line voltages, and temperature. 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.
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