• Job Description

  Req#: 754300800
  This position is part of the WAPA-UGP-Upper Great Plains, Department of Energy. As a High Voltage Electrician (Lineman) Apprentice, you will serve as an apprentice lineman and enter training to become a Journeyman Level High Voltage Electrician (Lineman) after a four year training period.
  
  **This is not a remote position. The selectee will be required to be physically present at one of the duty location(s) identified.**
  
  
  
  Duties
  
  
  As a High Voltage Electrician Apprentice (Lineman) you will be in training as an apprentice in the electrical trades. During the term of the apprenticeship, the apprentice shall be provided progressively more complex and responsible training and experience in order to assure that upon completion of the term of apprenticeship, the apprentice will possess both the theoretical and practical knowledge, skill, and ability of the trade necessary to perform the full range of duties of the trade at the skilled journeyman level of competence.
  
  
  Requirements
  
  
  
  
  Qualifications
  
  
  In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to submit a thorough resume that directly relates to this position.
  
  Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations (X-118C).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 the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of tie.
  
  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 listmed below. This job has a screen-out factors which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on this screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible.
  
  The screen-out element for this position is: Having the aptitude and interest for learning trade theory and practice and am able to perform simple tasks under close supervision.
  
  CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
  
  PHYSICAL EFFORT
  
  Work under conditions of moderate to high physical demand related to climbing, lifting, or working in strained positions. May be required to lift items weighing over 50 pounds in order to install, inspect, and repair equipment or facilities. Coordination of eyes, hands, legs, and body is required in installing and repairing equipment in confined spaces or overhead structures.
  
  WORKING CONDITIONS
  
  Majority of work takes place outside. The incumbent works both inside and out-of-doors and is subject to extremes of weather conditions. Works in close proximity to high voltage lines and/or equipment. Work involves 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 Subject to the normal occupational working conditions characteristic of the apprentice occupation (i.e., working aby 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 nationally recognized crane certification for fixed and swing boom certification. If so, training will be provided at government expense. May be required to fly to worksites by either fixed wing aircraft or helicopter. Work may require considerable travel requiring temporary lodging away from duty station. May occasionally perform aerial transmission line patrol and may use aerial transportation to access work sites.
  • Must wear personal protective equipment as required. You will be required to possess a pair of fully-encased safety-toed footwear meeting the standard ASTM F 2413-05 upon reporting to work.
  • Must wear ARC rated protected clothing when in proximity to exposed energy circuits.
  • Subject to inclement weather conditions such as high temperatures, rain, sleet, snow, and extreme cold.
  • Requires the ability to operate a Government vehicle. Must be 18 years of age and able to obtain and maintain a Defensive Driver certification, and have a valid state driver's license. Defensive Driver's training will be completed upon employment.
  • 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.
  • May require incumbent to occasionally fly in a helicopter to perform duties of the position.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Class A Commercial Driver's License 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 employer.
  • This position requires an initial drug test prior to appointment and random drug or drug and alcohol testing thereafter. Failure to test or a positive result on random drug or drug and alcohol tests conducted after appointment may result in removal from Federal employment.
  • This position requires completion of an annual medical examination at Federal expense.
  • If you are tentatively selected for this position, you will be required to have a physical examination that will determine whether you are qualified to perform the duties of the position. An offer of employment will depend upon your successfully passing the physical examination.
  • Personal maximum weight may not exceed 280 pounds at time of appointment. Personal weight will be determined at the time of physical examination and final job offer will be contingent upon verification that individual's weight does not exceed this amount.

• About the company

  The United States Department of Energy is a cabinet-level department of the United States Government concerned with the United States' policies regarding energy and safety in handling nuclear material. Its responsibilities include the nation's nuclear weapons program, nuclear reactor production for the United States Navy, energy conservation, energy-related research, radioactive waste disposal, and domestic energy production. It also directs research in genomics; the Human Genome Project originated in a DOE initiative. DOE sponsors more research in the physical sciences than any other U.S. federal agency, the majority of which is conducted through its system of National Laboratories. The agency is led by the United States Secretary of Energy, and its headquarters are located in Southwest Washington, D.C., on Independence Avenue in the James V. Forrestal Building, named for James Forrestal, as well as in Germantown, Maryland.

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