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 RIGGER FOREMAN II, you will: Assign Duties. Organize overall schedule of work to be performed and each employee's part in it. Give detailed instructions to subordinates and assigns them to specific tasks as needed for fullest utilization of individual skills or specialities. Supervise journeyman riggers and journeymen of cooperating crafts in the various phases of loading, unloading, moving, and placing large and heavy items of substation equipment. Establishes a field shop and arranges for transportation of employees to and from the job site. Maintain Discipline. As crew leader, set the pace and the example for behavior on the job. Encourage appropriate behavior of crew members through explanations of rules, regulations, and by example. Insure compliance through counseling and the performance appraisal system. Enforce Safety Rules. Organize and supervise an accident prevention and safety program and instruct crew members in proper work and safety practices. Provide a safe working environment, eliminates hazard and support safe driving and fire prevention programs. Enforce safety regulations and safe working practices to insure the safety of employees. Investigate all accidents involving persons under own jurisdiction. Review and Inspects Work. Is responsible for completing assigned supervisory duties properly and effectively. Make recommendations for the modification of standard working procedures as required during the course of the work. Review and inspect the work of subordinates and informs supervisor of unusual conditions or problems found during construction. Responsible for Quantity and Quality of Specific Tasks. Is responsible and accountable to the supervisor for the satisfactory and timely completion of all specific tasks involved in the assigned work. Also supervise hazardous waste removal. Requirements Conditions of Employment Position is subject to initial pre-employment Drug Testing and random drug testing thereafter. First time supervisors will be required to serve a 1 year probationary period. This position requires a pre-employment medical exam, at BPA expense, prior to appointment due to the physical requirements of the position. 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. Apprentices in the last year of the program are encouraged to submit an application to indicate duty locations for which they want to be considered for permanent placement. Become familiar with and follow the safety practices of the BPA Accident Prevention Manual. Obtain within 1 year after appointment, and maintain continuously thereafter, Red Cross First Aid Training and CPR training.Possess a restricted electrical worker's permit or obtain within 30 days after appointment and maintain continuously thereafter. Possess a valid state driver's license. Possess a valid commercial driver's license (CDL) from state of residence after requirement is established by management. Possess a U.S. Motor Vehicle Operator Authorization or obtain within 30 days after appointment. Additional endorsements on valid drivers license may be required to operate assigned vehicles in compliance with state regulations. Traffic citations indicating poor driving habits may disqualify applicants. Operate motor vehicles, including sedans, pilot cars, pickups, vans, tools trucks, stakebed trucks, and bucket trucks, with single axles. Be certified on aerial lift or other equipment if assigned to use or operate. Take First Aid refresher training, when possible. Participate in all training activities such as training related to hazardous waste handling, oil spill containment and cleanup, and other environmental activities. Be able to wear protective apparel such as respirators when required for worker safety. 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 lead or supervise the operation of a full range of trucks and equipment, gasoline and diesel-powered semi-tractors or trailer combinations, with GVW up to 500,000 pounds, that are used for the movement and stationing of heavy electrical equipment such as transformers, circuit breakers, and reactors, including the operation of rigging tool trucks equipped with winches for loading, unloading and moving heavy equipment and material in areas of restricted clearance and substation switchyards, and load and unloads heavy equipment onto trucks, trailers, and railcars using hydraulic rams, rollers, and winch trucks or cranes. 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 Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (includes blueprint reading) Ability To Lead Or Supervise Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Knowledge of Materials Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments 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 involves continuous travel with frequent changes of temporary duty stations, rarely staying in one town for more than one night. Work is performed outdoors in all kinds of weather and in remote areas away from headquarters. The hazards include working around machinery with moving parts; working around energized, high voltage electrical equipment; working on ladders or scaffolding at heights up to 100 feet during inclement weather, and exposure to fumes, grease and oil, and constant noise. Employees are often required to work in mud, ice and snow. Workers are subject to minor cuts, bruises, falls, and burns, and may be exposed to falling objects. Proper respiratory and safety equipment shall be worn when hazardous substances are being handles (mercury, acids, solvents, PCB's, cleaners, zinc, etc.). At times, work may be physically demanding. The work environment will occasionally include exposure to hazardous substances, (mercury. pesticides, herbicides, zinc, etc.) that could, if precautions are not followed, pose a health risk. Emergencies, critical system conditions, or outage limitations may require that work be systemwide, done at night, or under serious time pressures. System priorities may involve extended periods of overtime including working weekends and holidays. PHYSICAL CONDITIONS: Incumbents 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.