NHS Human Services, Inc.

Summary All hourly jobs are considered as open for bid on a continuous basis. Any BPA employee on a competitive career or career-conditional appointment may, at any time, submit an application for permanent promotions, reassignments, or change of duty stations. In order to assure all interested employees are considered, candidates are solicited annually through a Continuous Vacancy Announcement - Hourly Jobs (Bid List) identifying those jobs and duty locations, for which they wish to be considered. Responsibilities As an Electrical Utility Materials Trainee 5, you will: The Electrical Utility Materials Handler Trainee, under direct supervision of an Electrical Utility Materials Handler or appropriate foreman, is given assignments which will train the individual in accomplishment of handling materials, supplies, parts, tools, and equipment involved in the construction and maintenance of an electrical transmission system. Duties performed depend upon the size and nature of the warehouse, stock activity, and/or material yard. The trainee is expected to gain knowledge of the various work processes with progressively difficult assignments throughout their training program. During the eight steps of the training program, the trainee will learn the following: General Orientation: Obtain general knowledge of Bonneville Power Administration and the materials handling function. Utilization and Disposal: Includes material identification, material refurbishment, and disposal and transfer methods. Storage and Issue: Verification of stock numbers, identification and nomenclature, storage of materials, issue methods and procedure, physical inventory, use of applicable computer output, renovation, and effects of time, the elements, and technological advances on material in storage. Receiving: Includes unloading, nomenclature and identification, documentation, uncrating, inspection, sorting, quality assurance, and computer system operation. Shipping: Includes packing and crating, authorization, nomenclature and identification, material selection, documentation, and computer system operation. Hazardous & Toxic Materials Handling: Includes hazardous material handling, unloading hazardous materials, preparation of hazardous materials for disposal, and procedures for handling hazardous material spills. Cross Training: Includes assignments within the Parts Room, Switchboard Shop, and General Shops. Requirements Conditions 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. 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. Satisfactory completion of each step is mandatory for advancement to the next step. Failure of any of two of the step examinations will result in removal from the trainee program. Become familiar with and follow the safety practices of the BPA Accident Prevention Manual and OSHA regulations applicable to this position. If exposed to health hazards, have periodic physical examinations as prescribed by competent medical authority at BPA expense. (Employees may work in close proximity to substances, such as asbestos, acids, PCB'S, pesticides, mercury, solvents, etc., which may have effect on health unless prescribed handling procedures are followed.) Subject to call for emergency work at any time. Obtain a non-electrical worker permit within 30 days after appointment. Within one year after appointment be certified for First Aid and CPR and maintain certification. Obtain certification for operation of motorized equipment, e.g., pickup, flatbed, or van-type truck, forklift, or overhead crane. Be able to wear protective apparel such as respirators when required for worker safety. Position is subject to initial pre-employment Drug Testing and random drug testing thereafter. This position requires a pre-employment medical exam, at BPA expense, prior to appointment due to the physical requirements of the position. Possess a valid state driver's license. Possess a U.S. Motor Vehicle operator authorization or obtain within 30 days after appointment. Traffic citations indicating poor driving habits may disqualify applicants. Qualifications In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to submit a thorough resume that directly relates to this position. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations (X-118C).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 the 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 factors which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on this screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The screen-out element for this position is the ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision to the accomplishment of handling materials, supplies, parts, tools, and equipment involved in the construction and maintenance of an electrical transmission system. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. In addition to the screen-out element you will be evaluated on the following Job Elements through your resume and responses to the on-line assessment questionnaire: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprints) Dexterity and Safety Knowledge of Materials Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean and in order) If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed both indoors and outdoors under prevailing weather conditions. Some work includes travel on freeways, county roads, and city streets. Hazards include working around high voltage equipment; machinery with moving parts; and exposure to dust, grease, oil, and other miscellaneous debris. Work may be required at various heights, such as from scaffolding, overhead cranes, and ladders at heights to 20 feet. The work environment will occasionally include high noise levels or exposure to hazardous substances (asbestos, acids, PCB'S, pesticides, mercury, solvents, etc.) that could pose a health risks if precautions are not followed. Proper respiratory apparatus and protective apparel shall be worn when hazardous substances are being handled. PHYSICAL CONDITIONS: Incumbent must be physically and mentally able to efficiently perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, without hazard to themselves or others. "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 is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage Grade (WG) positions. Additional Information The U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement. Many positions require successful completion of a background investigation. EEO Policy: http://www.usajobs.gov/eeo Reasonable Accommodation Policy: http://www.usajobs.gov/raps BPA strives to ensure a safe, positive, inclusive work environment, supported by Leadership Behaviors. For more information on Leadership Behaviors visit: www.bpa.gov/goto/LeadershipBehaviors Hiring incentives may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate based on budget availability and in accordance with federal regulations.