Electrical Electronic Craftsworker (TC-J).

US Army Corps of Engineers; The Dalles (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Army Corps of Engineers in The Dalles, Oregon is hiring an Electrical Electronic Craftsworker to install, maintain, and repair analog and digital data collection, control, power, and communications systems. The role requires lifting heavy objects, color vision, and IA certification readiness; you will work under supervision and adhere to DoD and Army policies.

You will develop standard procedures, support regulatory testing and reporting, and help ensure continuous project operations

Qualifications

• Able to perform electrical/electronic tasks with minimal supervision.
• Experience using digital multimeters, relay test sets, and OTDRs.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair analog and digital data collection electronics.
• Develop procedures for installation, upgrade, inspection, testing and preventive maintenance of electronic and electrical systems.
• Test and report results to satisfy regulatory requirements for bulk electric systems.

Skills

Electrical wiring

Testing equipment

Regulatory compliance

IA Certification

Physical stamina

Tools

Digital multimeters

Relay test sets

OTDR

Testing equipment

Job description

Duties

• Performs installation, maintenance and repair of analog and digital electronic equipment related to data collection systems, centralized remote and local control systems, protective relay systems, power supply systems and communications systems.
• Provides support in developing standard procedures for installation, upgrade, inspection, testing and preventive maintenance of electronic and electrical systems.
• Supports regulatory requirements on bulk electric system equipment by testing, recording and reporting results on various electrical equipment.
• Occasionally performs lower level electrical/electronic duties to ensure continuity of project operations.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• The position requires the ability to lift heavy objects specific to the position, vision for distance, distinguishing colors and calibrations, appropriate hearing capability for conversation and warning signals.
• Must possess a valid State driver's license.
• Appropriate levels of certification must be obtained and maintained in accordance with applicable DoD, Army and NWD policies.
• Position requires Information Assurance (IA) Certification and Training pursuant to the requirements outlined in regulations DoD 8570.01-m (11/2015) and AR 25-2 (3/2009).
• Information Assurance Technician I level certification is required.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element)

Ability to do the work of a(n) Electrical Electronic Craftsworker (TC-J) ~ without more than normal supervision. Must have the ability to perform common tasks of the Electrical Electronic Craftsworker position. Must have the ability to use testing equipment used in electrical trade such as digital multi-meters, relay test sets, and optical time-domain reflectometers (OTDR). Must be able work under the supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who reviews my work for completion. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

• Physical Efforts: The incumbent handles heavy parts and equipment and works in cramped quarters in tiring positions. Physical effort requires climbing stairs and ladders, and lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling and twisting objects frequently weighing up to, and occasionally over, 45 pounds, and standing for long periods of time on hard surfaces. Ability to work in awkward positions requiring bending, stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling and twisting. A high degree of concentrated mental and visual attention is necessary to determine cause of trouble and to plan and carry out corrective action; to interpret complex drawings; and to coordinate a high degree of manual dexterity with close visual attention for sustained periods. Ability to distinguish colors is essential.
• Working Conditions: Works both inside and outside the powerhouse other structures, and outdoors. Outside work subjects employee to usual climate conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow). Work is often unpleasant due to weather, dirt, grease, dust, high noise levels, etc. There is danger of serious injury or death if employee contacts energized equipment and danger of drowning when working above swift moving water. May work with a variety of toxic or caustic materials. Required to work in concrete structures. There is a possibility of cuts, burns, falls, and electrical shock Employee is subject to the discomfort of wearing required safety equipment such as ear plugs, hard hats, gloves, safety glasses, safety harness, etc. Must wear appropriate safety equipment and protective clothing, and successfully complete and maintain all occupational health requirements.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the
• This is a(n) Logistics Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations.
• Enhanced Leave Accrual, Student Loan Repayment, or Recruitment/Relocation incentive MAY be authorized if determined to be in the best interest of the government.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.