Electronics Technician.

Bonneville Power Administration; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Bonneville Power Administration in Vancouver, WA seeks an Electronics Technician to lead the commissioning and integration of substations and communications systems during construction.

You will develop and review engineering requirements for complex projects, perform field testing of fiber optic and SCADA equipment, revise drawings to reflect as-built conditions, and provide technical support with wiring diagrams. Travel up to 100% may be required.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience in field installation testing for radio and fiber optic systems.
• Ability to revise drawings to reflect as-built condition.
• Experience with control systems and substation interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Commission and integrate substation and communications systems during construction.
• Develop and review engineering requirement documents for complex projects.
• Perform commissioning testing of fiber optic, SCADA, and SER time tagging equipment.
• Provide technical support and create hardware drawings and wiring diagrams.

Skills

Field testing

System integration

Engineering documentation

Wiring diagrams

Tools

SCADA systems

Fiber optic communications

Job description

As an Electronics Technician

• 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.

Requirements

In 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

• 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.

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED 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.

Education

There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position.

Additional information

• This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across DOE.

Reasonable Accommodation Policy

Employees or applicants may request Reasonable Accommodation (RA) for assistance, when applying or competing for a job or performing a job due to their medical condition or to exercise their religious beliefs. If you need reasonable accommodation in the application or selection process, please contact the Staffing Specialist listed on this vacancy announcement.

Reasonable Accommodation For USAHire

If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation in your online application. Requests for Reasonable Accommodations for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for Reasonable Accommodation must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a Reasonable Accommodation, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments

Veterans Information

Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Selective Service Registration

Hiring incentives may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate based on budget availability and in accordance with federal regulations.

BPA strives to ensure a safe and positive work environment.

We also understand the importance of work/life balance and offer a variety of programs and policies designed to create more flexible, responsive work environments supportive of commitments to community, home and family members. BPA also supports employees' overall wellness through its Be Well program, which helps employees adopt healthier lifestyles and feel better about their work/life balance. The program supports five key areas of life: career, community, financial, physical and social.

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.