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System Protection Control Craftsman Trainee

Job Title: System Protection Control Craftsman Trainee
Sub Agency: Bonneville Power Administration
Job Announcement Number: 200246
Salary Range:  $39.70 - $43.67/hr
Open Period:  Thursday, January 17, 2013 to  Monday, February 18, 2013
Series & Grade:  BB-2606-00
Position Information:  Full Time
Duty Locations:  1 vacancy(s) in one of the following locations: East Wenatchee, Washington, Kent, Washington, North Bend, Oregon, Redmond, Oregon, Richland, Washington, Snohomish, Washington, The Dalles, Oregon
Who May Be Considered:  United States Citizens

Job Summary:
Applications for this position are being processed through an on-line applicant assessment system that has been specifically configured for Bonneville Power Administration applicants. Even if you have already developed a resume in USAJOBS, you will need to access this on-line system to complete the application process. To obtain information about this position and TO APPLY, please click on https://www.avuecentral.com/casting/aiportal/control/toVacancy?referenceCode=TRCCR.

Key Requirements:
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Duties: 
(The duties described reflect the full performance level of this position)

The System Protection Control Craftsman Trainee (SPC Craftsman Trainee) works under the direct supervision of a System Protection Control Craftsman or a System Protection Control Engineer. As a trainee, the incumbent performs a variety of tasks designed to provide experience which will enhance the trainee's technical understanding and skill in the use of the tools and equipment of the work. The System Protection Control Craftsman Trainee performs all duties in compliance with government regulations, BPA safety rules, and the BPA-CPTC Collective Agreement.
The System Protection Control Craftsman Training Program is a formal program consisting of six steps of approximately 6 months each. The program starts at step 5 and ends at step 10. Trainees will be promoted to Craftsman after successfully passing the tenth step. In addition to satisfactorily completing the on-the-job training portion of the program, trainees are required to satisfactorily complete a related training course over the training period which will require about 8 hours each week of their own time. Failure to perform satisfactorily in either phase of the training, as set forth in the SPC Craftsman Training Program Plan Supplementary, will be sufficient cause for removal from the program.
Trainees may enter the program at step 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10. The length and content of the training program is based upon the step at which the trainee is hired. The training program is adjusted according to the following schedule. - Trainee 5 requires a three year training program - Trainee 6 requires a two and a half year training program - Trainee 7 requires a two year training program - Trainee 8 requires a one and a half year training program - Trainee 9 requires a one year training program - Trainee 10 requires a one half year training program.
Work is performed under the supervision of an SPC Craftsman or SPC Engineer who outlines the assignments and the objectives, suggests and discusses the work. The work is closely reviewed for conformance to instructions, accuracy, completeness and appropriateness of any action taken. The trainee works independently on all aspects of work for which they are fully trained. The Trainee is responsible for good work practices, learning the information required in each step and related training material, and for completion of tasks in a manner which will insure personal safety and the safety of the crew. System Protection Control Craftsman Trainees are accountable for government-owned, assigned personal property. They are also responsible for the proper use of tools, vehicles, and other work equipment.
A SPC Craftsman Trainee must be able to work compatibly and effectively with workers of other crafts, engineers who test and energize new equipment, customers and manufacturers representatives. Since the work involves working in a team environment, the ability to work cooperatively and harmoniously with others is essential.


Tasks: The SPC Craftsman Trainee, under direct supervision, performs preventive and corrective maintenance on protective relays, revenue meters, telemetering schemes, substation control systems, and various kinds of substation monitoring equipment.
1. Uses test equipment to determine response of meters, relays, telemetering and other equipment. Follows accepted procedures to install, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain equipment. 2. Arranges equipment outages with Operations and customer utilities. 3. Prepares data reports and keeps incidental records pertinent to the tests performed. 4. Uses technical documentation for maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment. 5. Collects, scales, and annotates power system event and fault records. 6. Keeps test equipment in good safe working order. 7. Performs miscellaneous duties related to the maintenance of the power system.


Qualifications Required: 


MINIMUM FEDERAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants will be evaluated on their ability to perform the duties of the position rather than length of experience. Eligibility will be determined by the relevance, scope and quality of all experience and training, regardless of where or how acquired. Applicants will be ranked and rated based on their knowledge of the Technical Qualifications identified in this announcement.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: The System Protection Control (SPC) Craftsman Trainee is an advanced trainee position, requiring experience, at the journeyman technician level, performing preventive, corrective and emergency maintenance on electrical and electronic equipment. The Craftsman Trainee completes a training program that orients them to the specific electrical equipment and systems utilized in the Bonneville Power Administration.


Specialized Experience may be substituted for experience, or by combining education completed with experience gained. Acceptable education for substitution is: associate degree in electrical or electronic engineering technology, military electrical/electronics training schools, electrical or electronic technical/trade school, electrical/electronic technical or correspondence training, on-the-job training, or successful completion of an accredited electrical apprenticeship or meter relaying apprenticeship.

NOTE: You must submit a copy of college transcripts or training certificates with your application if substituting education for specialized experience; institutional logos must appear on the documents. Applicants DD-214 (Member 4 Copy) may suffice for proof of military training completed.

Education obtained outside the United States: If your education has been obtained outside the U.S, you must submit proof with your application that your transcripts have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and have been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S education institutions.


The U.S. Department of Energy is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.