Job Title: AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
TECHNICIANS
Employer: ABX Air
Source: Classified Ads
Location:
Date Posted:
Job Description
Maintenance ABX Air is
seeking Aircraft Maintenance Technicians (Airframe & Powerplant Mechanics)
for our
Please fax resume to: (206) 762-1223
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http://jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/ BPA VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT (#002664-04-DE) BONNEVILLE POWER ADMINISTRATION POSITION AND LOCATION:
SUBSTATION OPERATOR TRAINEE, BB-5407 Multiple Positions throughout BPA – OPENS: CLOSES: Open until
further notice HOURLY PAY
RATE:$27.68 - $30.14 In addition to the wage rate, BPA pays a supplement equal to
4.4% of the wage rate to permanent employees for each hour of straight-time wages
that are paid. POSITION LOCATIONS: Transmission Business Line, Transmission
Field Services - Selections may be made anywhere in the Bonneville Power
Administration (BPA) service area ( WHO MAY APPLY: All Veteran’s Preference: A 5-point preference is granted to
veterans who entered military service prior to for which they received a Campaign Badge or Expeditionary Medal,
or who served on active duty during the Gulf War from August, 1990 through
January 2, 1992 and who served continuously for a minimum of 24 months or for
the full period for which called or ordered to active duty. You may be
entitled to a 10-point veteran’s preference if you are a disabled veteran or Purple Heart
recipient or you are the widow, widower, or mother of a deceased veteran. You must submit
a Standard Form 15 (SF-15) and documented proof of your claim. SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: This position has a SELECTIVE
PLACEMENT FACTOR, which will serve as a screen-out element: Applicants must
submit a copy of their EMPLOYMENT DRIVING ABSTRACT** (obtained from the Dept.
of Motor Vehicles or equivalent State agency) covering the past 3 years and
dated within the last 3 months. Candidates with a poor driving record***
and/or revocation of license will be immediately disqualified from
consideration. Failure to submit your driving record will also be disqualifying. **Please note that this is a change in the requirement for the
type of driving abstract applicants are now required to submit. Applicants can
request a copy of their Employment Driving Record from the Department of Motor
Vehicles or equivalent State agency in the same manner as previously
required. (However, you must specify that you are requesting an Employment Driving
Record). ***Disqualifying driving records: Within the past three years,
any of the following conditions disqualify an applicant for a U.S.
Government Motor Vehicle Authorization: A. Conviction for operating a motor vehicle under
the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance. B. Conviction for leaving the
scene of an accident without making his or her identity known. C. Suspended,
revoked, or cancelled driver’s license. D. Any recurrent record of auto
accidents/incidents, traffic violations, or arrests, which demonstrate that the
driver does not have an adequate sense of responsibility. This may be shown by any of
the following: Conviction for fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer;
conviction for a felony involving the use of a motor vehicle; 2 or more accidents
in which the driver was at fault; 2 or more excessive speeding violations (15
miles per hour or more over the posted speed limit.); or 4 or more moving NOTES: A technical interview will be given to all qualified applicants. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants
with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the
application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting
reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. If selected, applicant will be required to pass a pre-employment
physical examination. As per DOE Order 3792.3 this position is subject to random drug
testing. Tentative selectees will be tested for the use of illegal drugs
prior to final selection. A determination of the use of illegal drugs may lead
to non-selection (based on a failure to meet conditions of employment). The
successful applicant(s) will be subject to future random, unannounced
testing. Failure to pass subsequent tests may result in disciplinary action,
including removal from the Federal Service. If selected, you will be required to complete a Declaration for
Federal Employment (OF 306, revised 1/01) to determine your suitability
for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. You will
be asked to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application.
If you make any false statement in any part of your application, you may not be
hired; or you may be fined, jailed, or fired after you begin work. The correct
version of the OF-306 form is available at:
http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of0306.pdf CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (CTAP)/INTERAGENCY CAREER
TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ICTAP): Displaced or surplus employees who
may be entitled to consideration under CTAP/ICTAP must meet the OPM and BPA
requirements for consideration. Individuals who have special priority
selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP)
or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well
qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority
selection. Well qualified for merit promotion (status applicants) means an
applicant who possesses the knowledge, skills, and abilities which clearly
exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position, including
being evaluated at the “3” or equivalent rating level on all quality ranking
factors. Well qualified for non-status applicants means an applicant who
scores 85 points or higher prior to the addition of veteran's preference points, if applicable. Federal employees seeking
CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of
5 CFR 330.605(a) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP. This includes a copy of the
agency notice, a copy of their most recent Performance Rating, and a copy of
their most recent SF 50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location.
Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP or
ICTAP eligible. For additional information, please refer to or to . DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SUBSTATION OPERATOR TRAINEE: The Substation Operator Trainee program is a formal, 20-month
program consisting of five, 4-month steps (training periods 1,2,3,4,5). The Trainee
must pass oral and written reviews at the end of each step to remain in this
program. Trainees will be promoted to journeyman after successfully passing the
fifth step review. In addition to satisfactorily completing the on-the-job training
portion of the program, the Trainee will complete assigned lessons associated
with periodic classroom instruction sessions and correspondence lessons in
electrical trade theory during each step of the training program. To successfully
complete this program a Trainee will need to commit approximately 15 hours
study each week on average to correspondence lessons, classroom instruction
lessons, organizing information acquired during regular work hours, preparing for
classroom training and preparing for end-of-step reviews. Failure to complete the required correspondence course and all
classroom instruction sessions satisfactorily can be sufficient cause for
removal from the program. The Trainee performs a variety of tasks designed to provide
experience which will enhance technical understanding and skill in the use of the
tools and equipment of the trade The Substation Operator Trainee, under direct on-site
supervision of a Journeyman Substation Operator or another qualified journeyman Electrical
Employee, operates high voltage electrical equipment in electrical power
transmission system substations and on transmission lines. Specific tasks vary with
the type of substation to be operated. The Trainee is expected to gain knowledge of the various work
processes, high voltage power system equipment, associated protective relays,
and become proficient in the use of proper terminology. All these tasks
will be progressively more difficult throughout the training program. In addition to learning the work processes in each step as
indicated above, throughout the training program the Trainee will perform
switching under the direct on-site supervision and guidance of a Chief Substation
Operator or journeyman Substation Operator. Additionally, Trainees will work
at the Substation Operator Apprentice Step 7 level. There will be assignments with various other BPA functions to
learn their working processes. The assignments will be of short term and will occur
throughout the training program. System Dispatching and SCADA Power Scheduling Group Substation Electrical Maintenance Power Generating Facility Transmission Line Maintenance Test and Energization/Construction System Protection and Control Maintenance Power System Control Maintenance EXPERIENCE
REQUIREMENTS: Ability to Perform the Duties of a Substation Operator Trainee
Without More Than NOTE: Applicants who meet the experience requirement will be
asked to demonstrate the ability to write a switch order, using station
prints, to clear or bypass the above listed equipment in a technical
interview. The technical interview will also include other relevant aspects
of substation operations. Applicants who meet this requirement will be rated qualified and
will be referred for employment consideration. Please do not attach copies of
switch orders you have written. Instead, describe in your own words the
process you have used to do so at your utility. Describe this experience on a
separate sheet of paper and attach it to your resume or application. BASIS FOR RATING: Applicants must have had progressively
responsible experience and training sufficient in scope and quality to
successfully perform the duties of the position without more than normal
supervision. Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of their substation operations
experience. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed both indoors and outdoors
under all prevailing weather conditions during the day or night. Work is
also performed on uneven, outdoor surfaces, including steep inclines, on rocked or
graveled surfaces and unimproved surfaces. Hazards include working around
high voltage equipment and machinery with moving parts. The possibility of
explosion or fire is ever-present. The Substation Operator may work from ladders,
platforms, scaffolding, or stairs. Work may be at heights up to 60 feet.
The work environment will occasionally include high noise levels and/or
exposure to hazardous substances (such as acids, PCBs, pesticides, asbestos,
mercury, solvents, etc.) that could, if precautions are not followed,
pose a health risk. Proper respiratory and safety equipment shall be worn when
hazardous substances are being handled. Emergencies, critical system conditions, or
outage limitations may require that work be done at night and/or under time
restraints. System priorities may require extended periods of overtime, including
working weekends and holidays. The Trainee can expect to be in a travel status approximately
25% of the time, since assignments away from the headquarters will be required to
complete some of the work processes and training. The total costs of tuition,
books, and related materials will be paid by BPA. The Trainee will be paid for
travel and per diem expenses, in accordance with applicable travel regulations, for
expenses incurred in connection with mandatory training, including training on
scheduled days off. The time spent traveling to the training site and returning from
the training site is the employee’s responsibility and is not paid for by
BPA. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Essential Functions (those duties encompassed in a job which are
indispensable and comprise the gist or substance of the job): · Operates energized
high and low voltage electrical power transmission system substations following strict procedures and safety
requirements. · Checks and reviews
station conditions. Responsible for station security and safety of others in the station. · Performs
inspections on all high and low voltage equipment in substations and keeps records. Periodically inspects station, including all
components in the switchyard, outlying buildings, and the perimeter of the
property. · Monitors and
operates various communications systems. All processes require clear oral communication. · Completes
associated documentation required of the above listed tasks. · Drives 15-20% of
the time in all weather conditions. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Physical Requirement needed to perform essential functions NR=not required; Rarely = 1% or less; Occasionally = 1-33%;
Frequently = 34–65%; Continually = 66–100% Climbing Occasionally Able to climb and work at various heights averaging 10 feet,
such as on platforms, scaffolding, ladders and stairs adjacent to
high-voltage equipment. Balancing Frequently Requires good balance to climb ladders and perform repair duties
while switching and changing fuses. Walking on uneven surfaces. Leg/foot use (in conjunction with standing, walking, and
climbing Frequently To operate motor vehicles and to climb ladders and stairs. Must
be able to work from ladders, platforms, scaffolding Standing Occasionally Ability to stand an average of 2-3 hours uninterrupted.
Occasionally stands a maximum of up to 8 hours per day when performing safety
watching. SITTING Frequently Drives vehicles to and from work sites, monitor and operate
various communication systems; perform office work. Average of 3-4 hours per day. WALKING Frequently Walk/stand on uneven, slippery surfaces, including steep
inclines in all weather conditions. Must be able to move rapidly to and from the control
house at various locations in the switchyard (distances of up to one-quarter
mile) several times in succession during the execution of switching operations. Must
be able to walk up to 4 hours on large-graveled surfaces. LIFTING/CARRYING Occasionally Lifts tools and equipment. Average is 30 pounds. Lifts and
positions 100-110 pound nitrogen bottles and 120-pound manhole covers. Ability to
raise, lower, and maneuver up to 30-pounds utilizing a pole 20 feet or more in
length. Pushing/Pulling Occasionally Requires up to 75 pounds of exertion to operate swing handle or
hand crank of disconnect while in a standing position. Moves and positions
equipment and materials weighing up to 120 pounds such as manhole covers and
nitrogen bottles. Twisting/Bending/ Stooping (knees, waist, neck, wrist) Frequently Ability to raise, lower and maneuver up to 30 pounds utilizing a
pole 20 feet or more in length. Performs inspections and cleaning duties. HANDLING/GRASPING Occasionally Ability to raise, lower, and maneuver up to 30 pounds utilizing
a pole 20 feet or more in length to change fuses and perform switching operations.
Grasps swing handles and hand cranks to perform switching operations. Fine
grasping to replace screws and relay equipment. Reaching Occasionally Works with arms overhead or extended for long periods of time. Crouching Occasionally May crouch when performing inspections. Kneeling/Crawling Rarely Kneels to access and inspect equipment. Fingering/Feeling Occasionally Performs repairs and switching activities. Turns knobs and
grasps screws after removing relay covers. Other Physical Requirements Occasionally Considerable physical exertion is also required while performing
activities such as building and grounds maintenance and when traveling on foot
to gain access to remote switching locations. USE OF SENSES Talking Continually Able to communicate with co-workers and to provide clear,
accurate communication. Hearing Continually To receive directions from co-workers, listen for telephone.
Ability to hear warning devices, and indicators of problems in the substation. Vision Continually To safely operate equipment and use tools while performing
disconnects and switching operations. Requires good spatial ability/depth
perception and sufficient color discrimination to distinguish color-coding or
shade variations. Distant visual acuity of at least 20/40. Smell Continually Able to detect various gases, fuels, exhausts, burning of
electrical equipment. Gas detectors are available. MENTAL REQUIREMENTS Requires ability to perform effectively under stress for
extended periods of time in hazardous situations; interact/communicate with others;
comprehend and follow directions; work both independently and as a team member; make
decisions and judgments; maintain flexibility in performing a variety of
tasks, pay attention to detail, follow safety rules; operate vehicles and equipment
safely; read and comprehend manuals and substation maps; sufficient
math/geometric skills; basic computer skills. ENVIRONMENTAL Requires ability to work outside in all weather conditions;
inside work required while working on relay and control panels and other electrical
equipment. Frequent exposure to hazards typical of working around high
voltage equipment and machinery with moving parts. Potential exposure to loud noises.
May perform preventative and/or corrective containment and/or cleanup
measures to protect the environment with various chemicals such as herbicides,
pesticides, and solvents. MSDS are available. Ability to work at heights and underground.
Required to wear various levels of PPE (hearing protection, respiratory
protection, hard hats, safety glasses; if required, insulated rubber gloves). SPECIAL EQUIPMENT Uses equipment such as cars, trucks, a variety of power and hand
tools and test equipment. Uses office equipment such as computers, telephones,
copy and fax machines. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Persons filling Substation Operator Trainee positions are
required to meet some or all of the following conditions: 1. Satisfactory completion
of all aspects of each step including the correspondence course and classroom
instruction is mandatory for advancement to the next step. Failure to
demonstrate satisfactory progress will result in removal from the apprenticeship program.
2. Work in close proximity to substances, such as acids, polychlorinated
biphenyls (PCBs), pesticides, asbestos, mercury, and solvents, etc., which may
have affects on health unless prescribed handling procedures are followed. If
exposed to health hazards, have periodic physical examinations as prescribed by
competent medical authority at BPA expense. 3. Become knowledgeable with and
follow the safety practices of the BPA Accident Prevention Manual. 4. Establish a
residence in accordance with negotiated requirements, that is within one hour
or less commuting time under normal weather and road conditions to the
duty station headquarters. 5. Possess within the first two weeks of the
training program, and maintain thereafter for the duration of the training program, a
Restricted Electrical Worker Permit. 6. Possess at all time a valid state
driver’s license. Traffic citations indicating poor driving habits may disqualify
applicants, and can be cause for removal from the program. 7. Obtain
certification on the equipment associated with substation operations assigned to
operate. 8. Take First Aid training to obtain a First Aid and CPR Card within the
first month of employment and maintain continuously thereafter. 9. Subject to
call for emergency work at any time. 10. Operate any type of motor vehicle
applicable to assigned duties. 11. As part of the job requirements, and at the
discretion of the Chief Substation Operator III, the Substation Operator Trainee shall
be required to apply restricted use pesticides and may be required to obtain a
pesticide applicator’s license. The Administration shall provide the
necessary training for such a license. 12. In addition to a successful evaluation on
the final review, the Trainee must pass the current year’s Standard Clearance
Certification examination. Satisfactory completion of the clearance
certification examination is a mandatory requirement for completion of the training
program and promotion to the journeyman level. 13. Trainees will be selected for their
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