Power System Maintenance Specialist
Company Name:
Department Of Energy
All U.S. Citizens
This position is also advertised to status candidates as a Merit Promotion announcement, vacancy # WAPA-15-MP-161.
Permanent Full-Time (See Frequently Asked Questions for more information).
Where would I be working?
Western Area Power Administration
Desert Southwest Region
Transmission Lines and SubstationMaintenance (G5200)
615 S. 43rd Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85009
Find out more about living conditions at this duty station. You must be a United States Citizen This employer participates in the e-Verify program Relocation expenses may be paid according to budget See Other Information section regarding Selective Service requirements This position is located in the Office of the Assistant Regional Manager (ARM) for Maintenance, Division of Transmission Lines and Substation Maintenance and reports to the Manager of Transmission Lines and Substation Maintenance. This position provides administrative and technical support to the Division Manager, Supervisor, Foremen III, and the Foreman of Coolidge, Gila, Mead, Page, Parker and Phoenix maintenance offices. Assists in the coordination of the scheduling of the division's heavy equipment and special purpose transportation equipment (i.e. crawler tractors, motor graders, bucket trucks, etc.) and coordinates heavy equipment work for the other divisions. Maintains and reviews the heavy equipment ten-year replacement plan. Recommends additions and/or replacements to the heavy equipment fleet. Coordinates and directs contract maintenance activities relating to the maintenance of heavy equipment. Maintains and tracks all heavy equipment fleet data, inspection reports, and test reports for insertion into various data base systems. Initiates purchase requisitions and purchase justifications for purchase of equipment, and purchase card reconciliation for the divisions heavy equipment and fuel purchases. Prepares purchase requisitions, schedules, and directs test equipment procurement and replacement. Initiates procurement actions to purchase major replacement equipment for the Transmission Lines and Substation Office. Reviews warehouse stock inventory, coordinates with all maintenance office divisions, and determines appropriate types and quantities of replacement equipment and parts to be stocked. Keeps spare parts inventory up to date and is responsible for the spare parts inventory. Develops projects, resource, and management plans for assigned projects. Responsible for the development and coordination of design, data gathering, and documentation of power system replacements, additions, and modifications. Develops the budget for assigned projects, tracks and analyzes budget projections with actual expenditures, prepares reports indicating status of funds for each of the direct and indirect assigned projects. Analyzes and corrects data in Maximo/BIDSS systems, and Transmission Line Database. Prepares reports, feasibility studies, Federal Power Agreements and Contract Specifications. For this position, education cannot be substituted for experience. . Your application will be rated by our application system using the Category Rating procedure. A quality review will then be conducted by the HR Office and/or Subject Matter Expert (SME). Your application is rated based on the extent and quality of your experience, education (if applicable to the job), and training described in your online resume/questionnaire as related to the duties of this position. The quality categories are defined as Best Qualified, Well Qualified and Qualified. Within each category, veteran preference eligibles will be listed at the top of the category. CP/CPS veterans are placed at the top of the highest category for all positions except professional and scientific positions at GS-9 and above.
If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses in your online questionnaire, or if you fail to submit required documentation BEFORE the vacancy closes, you may be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score may be adjusted.
Selecting Official may check references on those applicants referred for consideration.
To preview questions please click here. You must meet all the qualification and eligibility requirements for the position by the closing date of the announcement. You may review the qualification requirements here.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as:
1. Knowledge and demonstrated experience of maintenance practices associated with substations and transmission lines.
2. Knowledge of and ability to demonstrate experience of Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), Power System Safety Manual (PSSM),Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), safety and other industry standards associated with the maintenance of large transmission systems and substation facilities.
3. Knowledge of federal budget process.
4. Experience administering a computerized maintenance management system such as: Maximo and its interfaces with financial systems.
5. Knowledge of Microsoft software programs, word, excel, access, project and outlook.
6. Knowledge of substation equipment.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS
Your application and resume should demonstrate that you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). Do NOT provide a separate narrative written response. Rather, you must describe in your application how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the KSAs identified below.
1. Knowledge of excel and how to manipulate spread sheets to track equipment and budget.
2. Working knowledge of budget and procurement process, including contracts, developing technical specifications, and sole source justifications.
3. Knowledge of data base software to track test equipment.
4. Ability to create costs estimates for projects and heavy equipment.
5. Knowledge of the PSSM and safety procedures regarding accidents.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
To be considered for this position, you must submit a complete online application no later than 11:59pm (Eastern Time) on the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to submit a complete application prior to the closing time (regardless of when you started) the application system will not allow you to finish. Requests for extensions will not be granted so please begin the application process allowing yourself enough time to finish the application. Our application system displays a deadline timer in the top-left corner of the screen for your reference.
For the security of you and your information, our application tracking system will time-out if you are inactive for a certain period of time. If you are responding to long answer questions, you may likely hit this time-out while you are typing. Therefore, we highly recommend that you view the applicant assessment questions before you apply. Complete your responses to any essay questions in a file on your computer before you start the application process. That way, all you need to do is copy and paste the prepared responses into each field.
Steps to submit a complete application:
1. You must have an active USAJOBS account and be logged in.
2. You must have a completed resume associated with your USAJOBS account. Please note that some DOE offices do not accept uploaded resumes and instead require that you have a completed resume within your USAJOBS profile using the Resume Builder.
3. Once you are logged in and all of your application materials are ready, click on the 'Apply Online' button to get started.
4. You will be given the option to include your resume, documents, and demographic information from your USAJOBS profile. You will then be transferred to the Department of Energy's application tracking system. If you select documents from your USAJOBS account, you MUST complete the download process in a later step or your USAJOBS documentation WILL NOT be transferred! See Step 6.
5. You must respond to all applicant assessment questions, carefully following all instructions provided.
6. You will then be asked to upload additional supporting documentation. If you selected documents from USAJOBS prior to being transferred to our application system (Step 4), you will need to click the USAJOBS link to complete the transfer process. These documents ARE NOT automatically transferred! It is ultimately your responsibility to make sure all required documents are either faxed, uploaded, or transferred from USAJOBS successfully. If you are unsure that your documents went through, please contact the HR Specialist listed on the announcement BEFORE the vacancy closes.
7. IMPORTANT: In the final step of the application process you will be shown a copy of your resume and all the information you entered during the application process. You must click the 'Finish' button at the bottom of this final page and receive confirmation that your application has been received. If you do not click 'Finish', your application will not be received!
Please carefully review the following list to determine what documentation you need to submit. Some documents may not apply to all applicants._ If you are unsure, click the link for each document type to read more._
NEED HELP?
If you experience any difficulties with the application process (anything after you have clicked the 'Apply Online' button), please contact the HR Office listed on this announcement between normal business hours. If you are receiving any kind of error message, please be ready to provide a screenshot or at a minimum, the error message text and number.
If you are having trouble with USAJOBS (searching for jobs, account password/profile issues, or Resume Builder help, please visit the USAJOBS Resource Center or e-mail USAJOBS3. . Regretfully, DOE cannot resolve issues with your USAJOBS account. We regret that we are unable to support any issue with USAJOBS, as this service is maintained by the Office of Personnel Management exclusively.
If you are experiencing a significant hardship which hinders your ability to apply online please contact the HR Office listed on this announcement during normal business hours to discuss your situation.
Please carefully review the following list to determine what documentation you need to submit. Some documents may not apply to all applicants._ If you are unsure, click the link for each document type to read more._
ALL APPLICANTS: You must submit a resume supporting your specialized experience and responses to the online questionnaire.
_Your resume should list all work experience (paid and unpaid); you should list the full name and address of the each employer._
_Your experience listing should show the start and end dates (include month, day, and year); you must also list the average number of hours per week that you worked._
_Your resume should also include any education and training you have completed (list the program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date)._
_For more information about what to include in your resume, please view this USAJOBS Resume Tutorial video on YouTube._
_Most DOE offices will allow you to submit a resume in the format of your choice (as an attached document or as a USAJOBS Resume Builder format). However, some offices may require the USAJOBS resume format. You will be notified at the time you click 'Apply Online' which is required._
_It is important that you are complete and thorough in your resume. If any of the above information is not included in your resume, we may not be able to fully credit you for your experience._
_If specific educational requirements are indicated for this vacancy:_ _ Documentation verifying your educational claims which can include unofficial transcripts or any report listing institution, course title, credits earned and final grade. Please see the Education section for more information._
Veterans: veteran eligibility documentation (DD-214, VA Letter, Standard Form (SF) 15 as applicable). Please note: If you are a veteran who has not yet been discharged, you may provide a statement of intent to discharge from your agency which will allow you to apply under the (Veterans Opportunity to Work) VOW to Hire Heroes Act of 2011.
Persons with Disabilities: Individuals with intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities may apply for appointment through the Schedule A hiring authority. Certified verification of a disability from a licensed medical professional; a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist; or any Federal, state, or District of Columbia agency or U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits will be required.
Displaced Federal employees who qualify for ICTAP: _If you are a former Federal employee who was displaced due to a Reduction-in-Force (RIF) or surplused by some other means, submit a copy of the separation letter or RIF notice from your agency. To be selected under ICTAP, you must be well-qualified for this position. See the OPM Guide to Career Transitionfor more information._
After each step in the recruitment process, your status will be updated in USAJOBS. You can review your status in USAJOBS at any time. You may also elect to receive status updates via e-mail by changing the notification settings in your USAJOBS profile. Please check that your USAJOBS profile contact information is current and correct each time you apply to a job--this will ensure we are able to contact you as quickly as possible. Some positions may require completion of a probationary period.If selected for this position, your appointment is contingent upon completion of OF-306, Declaration for Federal Employment, during the pre-employment process.
If selected, you will be required to complete a questionnaire and are subject to a criminal background check to determine suitability for Federal employment before appointment.
More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement.
Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, please visit the links at the bottom of this page or visit the FedsHireVets website.
If you believe that you are eligible for the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), please visit the OPM ICTAP/CTAP website for more information. In order to be considered under the ICTAP program, your application must score within the pre-established well qualified category as stated in the Qualifications section.
Males must abide by Selective Service registration regulations. To learn more about this requirement, visit the Selective Service website's Who Must Register page.
The U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
This position may require overnight travel of 4 days per month.__ !benefits.hms?orgId=8&jnum;=81927Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Department Of Energy
All U.S. Citizens
This position is also advertised to status candidates as a Merit Promotion announcement, vacancy # WAPA-15-MP-161.
Permanent Full-Time (See Frequently Asked Questions for more information).
Where would I be working?
Western Area Power Administration
Desert Southwest Region
Transmission Lines and SubstationMaintenance (G5200)
615 S. 43rd Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85009
Find out more about living conditions at this duty station. You must be a United States Citizen This employer participates in the e-Verify program Relocation expenses may be paid according to budget See Other Information section regarding Selective Service requirements This position is located in the Office of the Assistant Regional Manager (ARM) for Maintenance, Division of Transmission Lines and Substation Maintenance and reports to the Manager of Transmission Lines and Substation Maintenance. This position provides administrative and technical support to the Division Manager, Supervisor, Foremen III, and the Foreman of Coolidge, Gila, Mead, Page, Parker and Phoenix maintenance offices. Assists in the coordination of the scheduling of the division's heavy equipment and special purpose transportation equipment (i.e. crawler tractors, motor graders, bucket trucks, etc.) and coordinates heavy equipment work for the other divisions. Maintains and reviews the heavy equipment ten-year replacement plan. Recommends additions and/or replacements to the heavy equipment fleet. Coordinates and directs contract maintenance activities relating to the maintenance of heavy equipment. Maintains and tracks all heavy equipment fleet data, inspection reports, and test reports for insertion into various data base systems. Initiates purchase requisitions and purchase justifications for purchase of equipment, and purchase card reconciliation for the divisions heavy equipment and fuel purchases. Prepares purchase requisitions, schedules, and directs test equipment procurement and replacement. Initiates procurement actions to purchase major replacement equipment for the Transmission Lines and Substation Office. Reviews warehouse stock inventory, coordinates with all maintenance office divisions, and determines appropriate types and quantities of replacement equipment and parts to be stocked. Keeps spare parts inventory up to date and is responsible for the spare parts inventory. Develops projects, resource, and management plans for assigned projects. Responsible for the development and coordination of design, data gathering, and documentation of power system replacements, additions, and modifications. Develops the budget for assigned projects, tracks and analyzes budget projections with actual expenditures, prepares reports indicating status of funds for each of the direct and indirect assigned projects. Analyzes and corrects data in Maximo/BIDSS systems, and Transmission Line Database. Prepares reports, feasibility studies, Federal Power Agreements and Contract Specifications. For this position, education cannot be substituted for experience. . Your application will be rated by our application system using the Category Rating procedure. A quality review will then be conducted by the HR Office and/or Subject Matter Expert (SME). Your application is rated based on the extent and quality of your experience, education (if applicable to the job), and training described in your online resume/questionnaire as related to the duties of this position. The quality categories are defined as Best Qualified, Well Qualified and Qualified. Within each category, veteran preference eligibles will be listed at the top of the category. CP/CPS veterans are placed at the top of the highest category for all positions except professional and scientific positions at GS-9 and above.
If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses in your online questionnaire, or if you fail to submit required documentation BEFORE the vacancy closes, you may be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score may be adjusted.
Selecting Official may check references on those applicants referred for consideration.
To preview questions please click here. You must meet all the qualification and eligibility requirements for the position by the closing date of the announcement. You may review the qualification requirements here.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as:
1. Knowledge and demonstrated experience of maintenance practices associated with substations and transmission lines.
2. Knowledge of and ability to demonstrate experience of Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), Power System Safety Manual (PSSM),Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), safety and other industry standards associated with the maintenance of large transmission systems and substation facilities.
3. Knowledge of federal budget process.
4. Experience administering a computerized maintenance management system such as: Maximo and its interfaces with financial systems.
5. Knowledge of Microsoft software programs, word, excel, access, project and outlook.
6. Knowledge of substation equipment.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS
Your application and resume should demonstrate that you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). Do NOT provide a separate narrative written response. Rather, you must describe in your application how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the KSAs identified below.
1. Knowledge of excel and how to manipulate spread sheets to track equipment and budget.
2. Working knowledge of budget and procurement process, including contracts, developing technical specifications, and sole source justifications.
3. Knowledge of data base software to track test equipment.
4. Ability to create costs estimates for projects and heavy equipment.
5. Knowledge of the PSSM and safety procedures regarding accidents.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
To be considered for this position, you must submit a complete online application no later than 11:59pm (Eastern Time) on the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to submit a complete application prior to the closing time (regardless of when you started) the application system will not allow you to finish. Requests for extensions will not be granted so please begin the application process allowing yourself enough time to finish the application. Our application system displays a deadline timer in the top-left corner of the screen for your reference.
For the security of you and your information, our application tracking system will time-out if you are inactive for a certain period of time. If you are responding to long answer questions, you may likely hit this time-out while you are typing. Therefore, we highly recommend that you view the applicant assessment questions before you apply. Complete your responses to any essay questions in a file on your computer before you start the application process. That way, all you need to do is copy and paste the prepared responses into each field.
Steps to submit a complete application:
1. You must have an active USAJOBS account and be logged in.
2. You must have a completed resume associated with your USAJOBS account. Please note that some DOE offices do not accept uploaded resumes and instead require that you have a completed resume within your USAJOBS profile using the Resume Builder.
3. Once you are logged in and all of your application materials are ready, click on the 'Apply Online' button to get started.
4. You will be given the option to include your resume, documents, and demographic information from your USAJOBS profile. You will then be transferred to the Department of Energy's application tracking system. If you select documents from your USAJOBS account, you MUST complete the download process in a later step or your USAJOBS documentation WILL NOT be transferred! See Step 6.
5. You must respond to all applicant assessment questions, carefully following all instructions provided.
6. You will then be asked to upload additional supporting documentation. If you selected documents from USAJOBS prior to being transferred to our application system (Step 4), you will need to click the USAJOBS link to complete the transfer process. These documents ARE NOT automatically transferred! It is ultimately your responsibility to make sure all required documents are either faxed, uploaded, or transferred from USAJOBS successfully. If you are unsure that your documents went through, please contact the HR Specialist listed on the announcement BEFORE the vacancy closes.
7. IMPORTANT: In the final step of the application process you will be shown a copy of your resume and all the information you entered during the application process. You must click the 'Finish' button at the bottom of this final page and receive confirmation that your application has been received. If you do not click 'Finish', your application will not be received!
Please carefully review the following list to determine what documentation you need to submit. Some documents may not apply to all applicants._ If you are unsure, click the link for each document type to read more._
NEED HELP?
If you experience any difficulties with the application process (anything after you have clicked the 'Apply Online' button), please contact the HR Office listed on this announcement between normal business hours. If you are receiving any kind of error message, please be ready to provide a screenshot or at a minimum, the error message text and number.
If you are having trouble with USAJOBS (searching for jobs, account password/profile issues, or Resume Builder help, please visit the USAJOBS Resource Center or e-mail USAJOBS3. . Regretfully, DOE cannot resolve issues with your USAJOBS account. We regret that we are unable to support any issue with USAJOBS, as this service is maintained by the Office of Personnel Management exclusively.
If you are experiencing a significant hardship which hinders your ability to apply online please contact the HR Office listed on this announcement during normal business hours to discuss your situation.
Please carefully review the following list to determine what documentation you need to submit. Some documents may not apply to all applicants._ If you are unsure, click the link for each document type to read more._
ALL APPLICANTS: You must submit a resume supporting your specialized experience and responses to the online questionnaire.
_Your resume should list all work experience (paid and unpaid); you should list the full name and address of the each employer._
_Your experience listing should show the start and end dates (include month, day, and year); you must also list the average number of hours per week that you worked._
_Your resume should also include any education and training you have completed (list the program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date)._
_For more information about what to include in your resume, please view this USAJOBS Resume Tutorial video on YouTube._
_Most DOE offices will allow you to submit a resume in the format of your choice (as an attached document or as a USAJOBS Resume Builder format). However, some offices may require the USAJOBS resume format. You will be notified at the time you click 'Apply Online' which is required._
_It is important that you are complete and thorough in your resume. If any of the above information is not included in your resume, we may not be able to fully credit you for your experience._
_If specific educational requirements are indicated for this vacancy:_ _ Documentation verifying your educational claims which can include unofficial transcripts or any report listing institution, course title, credits earned and final grade. Please see the Education section for more information._
Veterans: veteran eligibility documentation (DD-214, VA Letter, Standard Form (SF) 15 as applicable). Please note: If you are a veteran who has not yet been discharged, you may provide a statement of intent to discharge from your agency which will allow you to apply under the (Veterans Opportunity to Work) VOW to Hire Heroes Act of 2011.
Persons with Disabilities: Individuals with intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities may apply for appointment through the Schedule A hiring authority. Certified verification of a disability from a licensed medical professional; a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist; or any Federal, state, or District of Columbia agency or U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits will be required.
Displaced Federal employees who qualify for ICTAP: _If you are a former Federal employee who was displaced due to a Reduction-in-Force (RIF) or surplused by some other means, submit a copy of the separation letter or RIF notice from your agency. To be selected under ICTAP, you must be well-qualified for this position. See the OPM Guide to Career Transitionfor more information._
After each step in the recruitment process, your status will be updated in USAJOBS. You can review your status in USAJOBS at any time. You may also elect to receive status updates via e-mail by changing the notification settings in your USAJOBS profile. Please check that your USAJOBS profile contact information is current and correct each time you apply to a job--this will ensure we are able to contact you as quickly as possible. Some positions may require completion of a probationary period.If selected for this position, your appointment is contingent upon completion of OF-306, Declaration for Federal Employment, during the pre-employment process.
If selected, you will be required to complete a questionnaire and are subject to a criminal background check to determine suitability for Federal employment before appointment.
More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement.
Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, please visit the links at the bottom of this page or visit the FedsHireVets website.
If you believe that you are eligible for the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), please visit the OPM ICTAP/CTAP website for more information. In order to be considered under the ICTAP program, your application must score within the pre-established well qualified category as stated in the Qualifications section.
Males must abide by Selective Service registration regulations. To learn more about this requirement, visit the Selective Service website's Who Must Register page.
The U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
This position may require overnight travel of 4 days per month.__ !benefits.hms?orgId=8&jnum;=81927Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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