HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRICIAN

1. Installs, modifies, tests, repairs, and maintains transformers, converters, regulators, cables,switches, circuit breakers, mechanical and electronic systems, and other circuit elements found insubstations. Adjusts relays and control equipment to obtain specified voltage, current, time delay, and other characteristics for appropriate holding, tripping, or other operational functions.Constructs and installs rigid conduits. Pulls in conductors, assembles bus bars, and phases out andconnects conductors. Cleans, adjusts, and repairs electrical equipment such as air and oil circuitbreakers and remote-control supervisory equipment. Checks condition of transformers, switches,capacitor equipment, and cables. Checks transformer operating temperatures and voltage atsecondary terminals and makes repairs to defective, loose, or corroded connections. Trainsand/or guides lower graded or less experienced employees as required. Ensures tasks areperformed in compliance with National Electrical Safety Codes. With few exceptions, accuratelydetermines and uses procedures, materials, equipment, and sequences that are acceptable foraccomplishing assigned tasks; and complies with established codes and directives. Routinelyperforms tasks in a timely and efficient manner. 25%

2. Installs, modifies, connects, inspects, and repairs overhead and underground electricaldistribution lines. Services lines, breakers, disconnect switches, transformers, insulators,grounding systems, fuses, poles (metal and wood), relays, meters, lightning arresters, cathodicprotection systems, traffic lights, street and floodlight systems, airfield lighting systems, andpower supplies. Strings wires and hoists conductors up to the cross arms. Pulls wires to propertension or sag based on space, length, type, and size of conductors, prevailing temperature, andloading district. Installs and pull cables underground from source of feed-through ducts. Installspoles and replacement of cross arms. Provides technical assistance to lower-grade or lesserexperience employees as required. Ensure tasks are performed in compliance with NationalElectric Safety Codes. Almost always perform repairs. modifications, connections, and/orinstallations in a timely, efficient, and complete manner. With few exceptions, ensures tasksperformed are following accepted trade practices and procedures. 25%

3. Troubleshoots distribution circuits and generating and controlling equipment. Makesemergency repairs and substitutions of power lines and equipment, sometimes working ondistribution systems when they are energized. Troubleshoot overhead and underground cablesystems to locate shorts, opens, grounds, electrolysis damages, capacitance imbalances, or cablebreaks. Locates and marks electrical underground utilities prior to excavation. Checks groundwire connections and cables for cracks, breaks, and corrosion. Routinely provides reliabletroubleshooting of distribution circuits and generating and controlling equipment to locate andcorrect the causes of outages and improper operations. Almost always accurately locatesbreakdowns and trouble spots on distribution lines by power failure reports, line inspections, anduse of various electrical testing instruments. 20%

4. Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations andmaintains a safe and clean work environment. Frequently works on high voltage electricalsystems when they are "hot," using necessary safety equipment, methods, and precautions. Usesand assures proper fit of required safety equipment and clothing. Consistently operatesequipment in a safe manner, applying established safety rules and regulations to minimize minorviolations and to avoid major violations due to employee error or negligence. With rareexception, promptly informs the supervisor of any accident and/or damage to supplies orequipment or of any observed unsafe practices and/or procedures. 20%

5. Uses and maintains various hand and power tools and test equipment such as oscillators,meggers, phase sticks, phase rotation meters, digital test equipment, and cable locating and fault-finding equipment. Uses block and tackle, hoists, winches, or other lifting and pulling equipmentas necessary. With few exceptions, properly uses, maintains, and accounts for alI types of toolsand equipment required to accomplish assigned duties. 10%

Performs other duties as assigned.

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Favorable background check is required.
• Position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
• PCS expenses will not be paid.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov.
• Veteran's Preference will apply. DD Form 214's are required for Veteran's Preference. If claiming Veteran's Preference for disability a Disability VA letter and SF-15 must also be submitted.
• Visit help.usajobs.gov/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans to learn more about Veteran's Preference.
• Incumbent must possess or be able to acquire the appropriate SECRET clearance for this position.

AREA OF CONSIDERATION : Nationwide - Open to all US Citizens

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : Must haveat least 18 months specialized experience or training that demonstrates a knowledge of electrical theory such as power factors and that which is applicable to transformers, series and parallel circuits, line loading, line losses, etc. Ability to read and comprehend circuit diagrams and schematics. Experience in installing, maintaining, repairing, and modifying high-voltage electrical systems and major substation components of electrical systems. Experience in diagnosing trouble and determining remedy when complex relationships exist among different electrical system circuits requiring knowledge of all electrical units and systems. Experience in making high-voltage electrical repairs that required the use of precision measuring equipment and common hand tools.

: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of months/years.

: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.



If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency ( ).

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