ELECTRIC POWER CONTROLLER LEADER
What you'd do
You will serve as a ELECTRIC POWER CONTROLLER LEADER in the PRODUCTION DIVISION of NAVFAC NORTHWEST.
Major duties
You will assign tasks to employees to conduct switching evolutions on an electrical distribution system. You will inform management of electric power controlling work in progress, operating problems, personnel issues, or equipment failures that would affect mission capabilities. You will operate computer terminal to interpret power load flows throughout an electrical distribution system. You will use safety equipment (e.g., harnesses, hard hats, high voltage gloves, hot sticks, hearing protection, lifting gear) when working on electrical power systems. You will interpret blueprints, technical manuals, work instructions, or other job-related materials to verify safe operation of distribution systems.
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: 1) Executing electrical switching orders to maintain uninterrupted power flow; 2) Maintaining safety tagout log, nuclear hold tag log, and caution tag log; 3) Ensuring supplies (i.e. plans, blueprints, materials, tools) are available; and 4) Operating phone or radio system to maintain communication with crews, supervisors, offices, vessels, suppliers, police, fire department, and various other groups. 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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