Electric Power Controller

Job summary

Selectee serves as an Electric Power Controller with the Pentagon Shops - Electrical. This position is located in Washington Headquarters Services (WHS), Facilities Services Directorate (FSD), Facilities Operations Services Division (FOSD), and Facility Operations Group (FOG), Pentagon Shops - Electrical. The Electric Power Controller performs duties related to the operation and maintenance of emergency generators ranging in size from 2 megawatts to 100 kilowatts.

Major duties

This position is being filled under Direct Hire Authority (DHA) in accordance with Section 1109 of FY 2020 NDAA; P.L. 116-92 and Section 9905 of Title 5, U.S.C. (Section 9905 of Title 5, U.S.C.) Typical work assignments may include, but is not limited to the following: 1. Monitoring, operating, maintaining and repairing uninterruptable power supplies (UPSs), power distribution units (PDUs), and 2. Building generator systems that are diesel powered electric generators ranging from 2 MW to 100 KW. 3. Performing major and minor repairs to generating plant equipment, auxiliary equipment including ventilating systems, fans, oil distribution and transfer systems, and distribution systems. 4. Performing switching of 15 KV and 4160 Volt switchgear and breakers as necessary to isolate power for emergencies, preventative maintenance, and safety. 5. Assuring all Lockout and Tag-out procedures are followed.

Qualification

For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume. Your background must demonstrate a full range of Electric Power Controller tasks including monitoring, operating, maintaining and repairing uninterruptable power supplies (UPSs), power distribution units (PDUs), and building generator systems that are diesel powered electric generators ranging from 6 KW to 2 MW, 110/240 volt portable light carts to 13,800 volt 3 phase alternating current systems; and starting and placing generators in service as required by the demand for power, adjusting voltage regulators, equalizing the phase voltage, synchronizing the generators , adjusting governors, and closing the circuit breakers. I work on my own initiative under general supervision subject to occasional inspections. EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the questions. The screen-out element for this position is The Ability to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision JOB ELEMENTS: Those who meet the minimum level of experience and training for the screen-out element will then be evaluated in each of the following job elements: - Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. - Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) - Knowledge of operation of generators. PHYSICAL EFFORT/REQUIREMENTS: For short periods of time pulling and tugging tools is required. Regular standing, stooping, and reaching are required in servicing equipment. Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed in a well heated, lighted and ventilated area except for that time when diesel engines are in operation and discharge fumes are not fully removed by the exhaust system. The environment is hazardous with high noise levels, live electrical equipment and moving parts on the engines and generators. All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience.

Evaluations

Under this DHA, veteran's preference does not apply. Qualified veterans will be considered along with all other qualified candidates. Your eligibility and qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the assessment(s) required for this position. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT) Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Operation of Generators Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further. DOD PPP candidates using Application-Based Procedures: Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: Military Spouse Preference applicants, must be selected and placed at the highest grade level for which they have applied and been determined best qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD-3145-4) dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Spouse Preference. *** Must be Best Qualified (BQ)*** Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians PPP Eligible: MR and NG technicians PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD-3145-3) to verify your eligibility for Military Reserve and National Guard Technician preference. ***Must be Well Qualified (WQ)*** Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians Receiving Disability Retirement PPP Eligible: MR and NG technicians receiving disability retirement PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD-3145-2) to verify your eligibility for Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability preference. ***Must be Well Qualified (WQ)*** Retained Grade PPP Eligible: Retained Grade PPP applicants, must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD-3145-1) to verify your eligibility for Retained Grade preference. ***Must be Well Qualified (WQ)*** Must be Best Qualified (BQ) if you are Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible. All other PPP Eligibles must be Well Qualified (WQ) to be referred.