Power System Control Craftsman Trainee 5

This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), in the Transmission Field Services (TF) organization within the Transmission Services (T) business line. A successful candidate in the Power System Control Craftsman Trainee 5 position is a journey level communication technician who trains under the direct supervision of Power System Control (PSC) Craftsmen or PSC Engineers. 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. Key Requirements: You must be a United States Citizen. This employer participates in the e-Verify program. Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements. You will be required to report in person to the official duty location. Special Conditions of Employment: Satisfactory completion of each trainee step and associated related training is mandatory for advancement to the next step and retention in the trainee program. Failure of any 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. This position requires a preemployment medical exam, at BPA expense, prior to appointment due to the physical requirements of the position. If exposed to health hazards, have periodic physical examinations as prescribed by competent medical authority at BPA expense. Possess a valid state driver's license. Obtain and maintain U.S. Motor Vehicle driver Authorization within 30 days after the requirement is established and maintain continuously thereafter. Additional endorsements on valid state driver's license may be required to operate assigned vehicles. Traffic citations indicating poor driving habits may disqualify applicants. Obtain and maintain a restricted electrical worker's permit within 1 year. As circumstances dictate, or as required by management, possess or obtain standard clearance certification. Possess within 1 year after appointment, and maintain continuously thereafter, both a First Aid card and a CPR card. Overnight Travel is required. Subject to call for emergency work at any time. Operate motor vehicles, including 1-1/2 ton pickups, sedans, van type trucks, 4 x 4's, or snowcats, as required by management. Establish a residence in accordance with negotiated requirements, that is within one hour (90 minutes for the Grand Coulee, Washington duty station) or less commuting time under normal weather and road conditions, to the duty station headquarters.