ELECTRIC POWER CONTROLLER

Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. Position includes a $10.00 a day remote allowance. (REF 5 U.S.C. 5942 and 5 C.F.R. 591 Subpart C).

Duties

• You will operate a central switchboard to actuate remotely controlled circuit breakers, transformers, and switches to regulate and maintain correct voltage on distribution lines.
• You will diagnose malfunctions in electrical circuits on power distribution equipment.
• You will check and adjust steam output capacity and electrical generation to meet varying loads.
• You will monitor data from wattmeters, voltmeters, and ammeters of feeders to ensure equipment is operating correctly.
• You will adjust controls to regulate the flow of electric power.

Qualifications

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 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 element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION performing the following: 1) Operating power generation and distribution systems supporting a myriad of industrial and residential operations on the Naval base; 2) Operating control panels that allow remote starting of diesel engine powered generators as well as monitoring commercial power and conversion to auxiliary power systems; 3) Monitoring of voltage and amperage and make exacting adjustments to the system to assure adequate power for load demands; 4) Reading/analyzing a variety of interrelated meter indications to detect abnormal conditions such as, circuit overloads, improper line voltages, or equipment temperature; and 5) Determining the causes of these abnormal conditions and make necessary corrections by adjusting controls. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

How to apply

Interested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages to: [email protected] NOTE: Email MUST include ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER (DE-13026978-26-MRT), Title of Position, Location, and Your Name in the subject line of the email. Facsimile applications will not be considered. All resumes/applications must be received no later than the close date of this flyer. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents, are received, legible, and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant. Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration.