About this role
Job SummaryThis position is located with Bonneville Power Administration, in Systems and Communications Testing (TETD), Commissioning and Testing, (TET), Engineering and Technical Services (TE), Transmission (T), Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). A successful candidate in the Electronics Technician position will serve as one of the Engineering Technician Leads providing electronic testing guidance in a wide range of assignments for internal and external stakeholders.
QualificationsSPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level [GS-11] in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: 1) performing field installation testing, analysis, and final test reports for radio and fiber optic communications systems and control systems; and 2) revises drawings to reflect the as-built condition of the equipment, wiring, and physical layout. "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.
Major DutiesAs a Electronics Technician, you will: Act as an authoritative source of technical expertise in the commissioning and integration of substations and communications systems during the construction process. Independently create, develop, review, and evaluate engineering requirements documents for unusual, especially difficult, or complex projects for compatibility, conformance to project requirements, good engineering practices and standards. Commissioning testing of Fiber Optic Communications systems; Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA) equipment , switchyard alarm supervision and telemetering; Sequential Event Recorders (SER) for time tagging of substation events. Maintain a thorough familiarity with industry, organizational and BPA standards; recommends new concepts, techniques and methods for BPA management consideration. Develop and reviews electric power distribution and utilization systems designs and specifications. Provide engineering technical support, e.g., hardware drawings and wiring diagrams, to engineers, and other professional and technical staff associated with control center and substation design.RequirementsIn accordance with Executive Order 14170, applicants are encouraged to respond to four short, free-response, essay questions in the questionnaire. Answer to these questions is not scored or rated. Your answers will be reviewed by the hiring manager and agency leadership if you are referred for selection consideration 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: This position requires a valid driver's license as a condition of employment. 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. This position may require up to 100% travel.