You must meet all the qualification and eligibility requirements for the position by the closing date of the announcement. You may review the qualification requirements here.

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 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as:

For the GS-12 level the specialized experience requirement is:  Knowledge and/or experience in developing protective relay settings for transmission systems. Ability to identify corrective action for relay operations. Knowledge of the electric utility industry or electric utility maintenance practices. Knowledge of reliability standards as they relate to the industry to help interpret and to make recommendations to meet those standards.    

For the GS-13 level the specialized experience requirement is:  Experience in developing protective relay settings for high voltage transmission systems. Experience analyzing and recommending corrective action for relay operations. Experience in the electric utility industry and electric utility maintenance practices. Experience with the use of NERC, MRO reliability standards and CIP standards as they relate to the industry in order to interpret and to make judgments on requirements to meet these standards.    

Your application and resume should demonstrate that you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your application how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the KSAs identified below. Cite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. DO NOT write "see resume" in your application!

1. Knowledge of advanced engineering theories, principles, concepts, standards, and methods for a wide range of power systems equipment used in the electric utility industry.
2. Knowledge of the interrelationships of design, construction, and operation of facilities and their associated planning, design maintenance, repair, and construction activities.
3. Knowledge of operation and maintenance practices associated with major electrical apparatus, protective relays, and outdoor substation equipment, metering equipment, and communications systems.

"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.

Time-in-Grade: Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration.

CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section.

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Locations

1 vacancy in the following locations:

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  615 S. 43rd Ave.Phoenix, AZ
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  2051 South Buchanan Blvd.Boulder City, NV