This position is located with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, San Carlos Irrigation Project in Coolidge, Arizona. The incumbent will be responsible for all maintenance, installation, disconnects, reconnects, reading and testing of single-phase and three-phase meters for the customers of SCIP. NOTE: TRAVEL AND RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE AUTHORIZED. ANY RELOCATION EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH REPORTING FOR DUTY WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SELECTED EMPLOYEE.
This position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED and may be extended or closed prior to the current closing date. Applications will be reviewed every two weeks; the first cut-off date for applications is 10 business days from the opening date and every two weeks thereafter. Applicants with 10-point Veterans' Preference who submit a complete application after each two week cut-off date, but before the List of Eligible(s) is issued, will be considered and referred on the List, if qualified. Applications will remain active for 3 months. EXPERIENCE: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C. For additional information, click here: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/X-118C/Tabindx.asp. 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. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): 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(s) listed in the following areas: Ability to lead or supervise. (SCREEN-OUT) Ability to Use and Maintain Hand Tools (Electrical Work). Knowledge of electrical equipment. Dexterity and Safety Ability To Use Electrical Drawings. If your knowledge and ability in the factors listed 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. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors. To qualify for this Foreman I Meter Reader and Installer position, you must meet ALL of the following: Have the ability to lead and supervise the following: applying standard electric utility metering principles and practices in installing, disconnecting and reading metering equipment in residential, commercial and industrial applications, and performing inspection of service entrance equipment for residential, commercial and industrial applications. Possess a current, valid U.S. State issued Commercial Driver's License (CDL - Class A) in order to drive and operate U.S. government owned and leased vehicles and equipment All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (title 25, USC Section 472). Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur in the same location within 90 days from the closing date.
Perform Supervision of Meter Reader Installation Program and employees
Safely install residential and commercial meters
Use data collection devices to capture critical metering systems
Perform inspections of residential and commercial systems
Accurately and efficiently complete work orders involving metering systems