High Voltage Electrician

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About the Position: Works alone or with other electricians to maintain the electrical utilities along the C&D Canal and at the Chesapeake City, MD. Project office. Uses a comprehensive knowledge of electrical principals and practices to install, repair and maintain a 7200 volt aerial lighting system along the canal, the electrical systems on four high-level highway bridges over the canal and the facilities at the project office. Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) employees with competitive status Current Civilian Employees of the Command Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRICIAN without more than normal supervision including working with high voltages ranging from (7200volt) and secondary (440/220/120volt) level; troubleshooting existing electrical lines, circuits, systems, fixtures, controls, electrical/mechanical equipment, PLC's and circuit boards; installing/replacing breakers, transformers, brackets, primary and secondary conductors; and/or maintaining aerial and underground cable systems - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision Ability to Use and Maintain Hand Tools (Electrical Work) Ability to Use Electrical Drawings Knowledge of Electrical Equipment Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic) Theory and Instruments (Electrical, Electronic) Used in Shop and Trade Practices Troubleshooting (Electrical) PHYSICAL EFFORT: Electricians frequently perform moderately heavy lifting, pulling and carrying of equipment and material up to 18 kilograms (40 pounds) and occasionally, they lift or pull heavy cables and equipment weighting more than 23 kilograms (50 pounds) with the help of weight handling equipment or with assistance from other workers. They crouch, stand, kneel and stoop while installing, repairing or testing electrical equipment in confined spaces. Aerial work is accomplished by climbing or using a bucket truck. Work requires bending, stooping, climbing or standing for long periods while performing electrical work. WORKING CONDITIONS: Electricians work indoors and outdoors. They are exposed to danger from explosions of equipment and cables in manholes, as well as danger from electrical shock and burns, broken bones, cuts, bruises and strains from awkward positions. They are exposed to heat and noise when working in power generating buildings, to extremes of weather when outdoors and unpleasant odors and wet slippery surfaces when working in manholes. Working aloft will require climbing on poles, towers and bridges to heights up to 300 feet and frequently over water on canal lighting, with drowning a possibility. Use of protective devices such as earplugs, safety glasses, safety hats, safety shoes, fall arrest devices, life jackets, lineman's gloves and belts are required.

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