Electrical Utility Carpenter

Summary

This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration in the Central Electrical Services (TFHE) Construction & Maintenance Svcs (TFH) group of the Transmission Field Services (TF) organization within the Transmission Services (T) business line.

A successful candidate in the Electrical Utility Carpenter position will provide services such as emergency and routine construction of sites and foundations for structures.

Duties

As an Electrical Utility Carpenter you will:

• From verbal and written instructions drawings and sketches determine work procedures and the machines and tools to be used to complete assigned tasks.
• Fabricate from wood and related materials items specified by drawings or instructions. Such items include concrete forms specialized buildings loading docks and ramps and crates (for secure movement and safe handling of electrical and related equipment)..
• Disassemble move and reassemble portable buildings.
• Install equipment fabricated from wood and related products.
• Build and install concrete materials at site locations. Fabricate concrete footings fences curbs sidewalks block walls and precast-wireway trenches.
• Install oil containment drainage systems manholes utility vaults and other related concrete work.
• Prepare site and locate structures drainage systems utility vaults etc. using tools such as transits levels plumb bob and other related survey tools and equipment.
• Perform asbestos abatement throughout the BPA system..
• Operate standard power driven woodworking equipment such as circular saws band saws planer and drill presses as well as the many varied hand tools of the carpenter trade.
• Operate construction equipment such as pickup trucks flatbead trucks material handlers skid loaders and trailers.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

When you apply you will be asked a series of questions to determine your eligibility for employment and your qualification for this position specifically. You must answer all of these questions completely and truthfully.

Key Requirements :

• You must be a United States Citizen.
• This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements.
• You will be required to report in person to the official duty location.

Conditions of Employment:

• Possess and maintain a valid U.S. Motor Vehicle Operators Authorization (drivers license) from state of residence. Traffic citations indicating poor driving habits may disqualify applicants.
• This position requires a valid drivers license as a condition of employment.
• 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 a preemployment medical exam at BPA expense prior to appointment due to the physical requirements of the position.
• After employment this position may be subject to periodic physical examinations as prescribed by competent medical authority and at BPA expense if exposed to health hazards.
• A preliminary background check must be completed before a new employee can begin work. Current Federal employees or other individuals with an existing completed background investigation may not be required to undergo another background check.
• Possess and maintain a valid First Aid/CPR Card. Take First Aid refresher training as required.
• Drive up to 25% of the time in all weather conditions.
• Operate motor vehicles including sedans pick-up trucks vans or flatbed trucks.
• Travel continuously to field sites. Some work maybe done in the Ross Shops Vancouver Washington.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) required of the position for worker safety including but not limited to: respirator carpenter safety equipment/apparel safety glasses protective footwear hard hats etc.

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 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 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: The ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision in performing routine construction of sites and foundations for structures such as crating of equipment and materials construction and installation of shoring for trenches fabrication of wood-framed structures remodeling and maintaining existing buildings installing or relocating office partitions and installation of fences.

Experience reflected in this self-rating must be supported in your resume. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

In addition to the screen-out element you will be evaluated on the following Job Elements through your resume and responses to the on-line assessment questionnaire:

• Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision
• Ability To Interpret Instructions Specifications etc. (includes blueprint reading)
• Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Knowledge of Equipment Assembly Installation Repair etc.
• Knowledge of Materials
• Measurement and Layout
• Technical Practices (theoretical precise artistic)

If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient you will receive no further preparing your application describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work is normally performed in a travel status throughout the BPA service territory. However work may be performed at or within commuting distance of the Ross Complex.
• The principal hazards include working around machinery with moving parts climbing around energized high voltage electrical equipment climbing on ladders scaffolding and steel structures and exposure to grease oil dust intensive heat cold and constant noise.
• The work environment will usually include high noise levels or exposure to hazardous substances (i.e. acids solvents PCBS etc.) that could if precautions are not followed pose a health risk.
• Approved respiratory and safety equipment shall be worn when hazardous substances are being handled (oil acid etc.).
• Emergencies critical system conditions or outage limitations may require work be systemwide done at night or under serious time pressures. System priorities may require extended periods of overtime including working weekends and holidays.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• If exposed to environmental occupational health hazards have periodic physical examinations as prescribed by competent medical authority at BPA expense. (Employees may work in close proximity to substances such as acids solvents or PCBs which may have effects on health unless prescribed handling procedures are followed.)
• Become familiar with and follow the safety practices of the BPA Accident Prevention Manual.
• Obtain and maintain a valid restricted non-electrical workers permit once hired.
• Ability to obtain and maintain authorized unescorted access to BPA energized and non-energized facilities.
• Subject to call for emergency work outside normal hours.

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.

Education

There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position.

Additional information

• This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across DOE

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Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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BPA strives to ensure a safe and positive work environment.

We also understand the importance of work/life balance and offer a variety of programs and policies designed to create more flexible responsive work environments supportive of commitments to community home and family members. BPA also supports employees overall wellness through its Be Well program which helps employees adopt healthier lifestyles and feel better about their work/life balance. The program supports five key areas of life: career community financial physical and social.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.