Transmission Line/Fiber Field Maintenance Specialist

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS GS-13: A qualified candidate’s resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12) in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as: Applying a wide range of concepts, laws, regulations, rules, governances, theories, policies, principles, practices, precedents, governances applicable to 1) fiber optic cable installation and maintenance practices to ensure designs are in technical compliance with specifications from a line maintenance perspective and 2) using knowledge of operating characteristics and capabilities of outage restoration of fiber optic and transmission line outage restoration procedures to respond to fiber and line emergencies to assist in providing direction or resolving problems. Strategic Thinking Teaching Others Teamwork Technical Competence Working Conditions: The work involves regular and recurring exposure to moderate risks, discomforts, and unpleasantness such as high noise levels, dust, high winds and low or high temperatures; infestation by dangerous reptiles or by poisonous plants, snakes, and/or insects; or adverse weather conditions. Special safety precautions such as protective clothing and gear are necessary. Physical Conditions: The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing, or recurring and considerable walking, stooping, bending, crouching, and climbing in conjunction with installation activities and field inspections. Work may also include frequent lifting of moderately heavy items weighing less than 50 pounds (i.e., 23 kilograms), such as equipment and samples “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. Time-in-Grade: Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration. CTAP candidates: To be considered “well qualified” you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
This position is located in Assets Reliability, Performance & Maintenance (TEZM), Technical Services (TEZ), Engineering and Technical Services (TE), Transmission Services (T), Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). A successful candidate will serve as a Transmission Line/Fiber field Maintenance Specialist to plan and direct work associated with fiber optic and transmission line outage restoration, and provide authoritative guidance related to transmission line maintenance (TLM) activities.