High Voltage Electrician Leader; Foreman II

Position: High Voltage Electrician Leader (Foreman II)
Summary

As a High Voltage Electrician Leader (Foreman II), you will provide leadership and direction for a crew of typically 5 to 11 trade and craft employees ranging in experience and expertise from entry level trainee to fully competent skilled journeymen in the operation and maintenance functions of high-voltage substations, transmission lines, associated facilities and equipment.

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Summary

As a High Voltage Electrician Leader (Foreman II), you will provide leadership and direction for a crew of typically 5 to 11 trade and craft employees ranging in experience and expertise from entry level trainee to fully competent skilled journeymen in the operation and maintenance functions of high-voltage substations, transmission lines, associated facilities and equipment.

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Overview

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Accepting applications

Posted this week
· Apply by 06/15/26

Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on June 15, 2026

Location

5 vacancies in the following locations:

Miles City, MT

Fargo, ND

Watertown, SD

Cheyenne, WY

Cody, WY

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $71.88 - $77 per hour

Salary varies depending on location

Pay scale & grade

WB 00

Promotion potential None

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Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required 75% or less - Overnight Travel of 25-75% annually is required.

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

* 2810 High Voltage Electrician

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union Yes

Drug test Yes Security clearance Not Required Position sensitivity and risk Moderate Risk (MR)

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type

* Credentialing

* Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure required Yes

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number 26-WB--IMP Control number

This job is open to

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Internal to an agency

Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.

Clarification from the agency

This position is only open to current Western Area Power Administration employees on a career or career-conditional competitive service appointment.

Duties

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As a High Voltage Electrician Leader (Foreman II), you will:

* Work with the crew to prioritize, coordinate, and complete routine work for optimum safety and operations; minimize adverse impact on landowners, the public, other agencies and customers whose activities or property may be involved; and fair utilization of personnel.

* Inspect work site and monitor work in progress to identify potentially unsafe conditions and if environmental procedures are being followed. Initiate corrective action to eliminate unsafe conditions and ensure environmental procedures are used.

* Participate on committees, work groups, and/or in conferences involving work projects. Consult with management on maintenance policy development, work procedures, equipment procedures, equipment operation and maintenance, type and amount of routine maintenance to be done, and type of major equipment and power tools required.

* Ensure that appropriate reports and records are maintained and submitted to include initiating drawing revisions and upkeep of established maintenance, safety, and environmental records and reports.

* Provide training and/or guidance for entry-level, new, and journeyman-level workers in safety, security, environmental, power system switching, and maintenance practices, procedures, regulations, policies, and standards.

* Install, construct, commission, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment in high voltage switchyards, substations, communication facilities and power operations centers.

* Safely operate vehicles up to 10,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR) and vehicles of larger GVWR rating as required by the job location.

* Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

* Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.

* This employer participates in the e-Verify program.

* Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.

* Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.

* May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period. Employees serving on a probationary or trial period may be terminated at any time during the probationary or trial period for performance, conduct, or business-related reasons in the interest of Federal service.

* Limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications.

* Security clearance and associated requirements- moderate risk.

* This position requires the ability to operate a Government vehicle. The incumbent must be at least 18 years of age, able to obtain and maintain Defensive…