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Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic (EEC) (Journeyman & Craftsman-in-Training)
Department of Energy
Western Area Power Administration
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As an Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic (EEC), you will ensure the functionality, reliability, and efficiency of electronic systems that support power grid operations. You will install, modify, repair, program and test communication, control process computers, and supervisory control systems. This position helps the organization deliver safe and reliable power to customers.
The additional information section has more details on Open and Continuous Announcements.
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Summary
As an Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic (EEC), you will ensure the functionality, reliability, and efficiency of electronic systems that support power grid operations. You will install, modify, repair, program and test communication, control process computers, and supervisory control systems. This position helps the organization deliver safe and reliable power to customers.
The additional information section has more details on Open and Continuous Announcements.
Learn more about this agency
Overview
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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
05/18/2026 to 08/18/2026
Salary $57.14 - $83.31 per hour
Salary depends on location and at what level hired at (Craftsman-in-Training or Journeyman).
Pay scale & grade WB 00
Locations
Many vacancies in the following locations:
Coolidge, AZ
Page, AZ
Parker, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
Show morefewer locations (25)
Yuma, AZ
Elverta, CA
Folsom, CA
Keswick, CA
Redding, CA
Craig, CO
Fountain, CO
Loveland, CO
Montrose, CO
Hinton, IA
Fort Peck, MT
Glendive, MT
Havre, MT
Miles City, MT
Bismarck, ND
Jamestown, ND
West Fargo, ND
Shiprock, NM
Boulder City, NV
Huron, SD
Pierre, SD
Rapid City, SD
Sioux Falls, SD
Watertown, SD
Cheyenne, WY
Remote job No Telework eligible Yes-Situational telework as determined by the agency policy. Travel Required 75% or less - Overnight Travel of25-75% annually is required. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status No Security clearance Not Required Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Moderate Risk (MR)
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status Yes
Announcement number 26-WJ-0056-12945321-DE Control number 869744400
This job is open to
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U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.
Veterans
Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference
Military spouses
Military spouses of active duty service members or whose spouse is 100 percent disabled or died on active duty.
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U.S. Citizens, Nationals, or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Duties
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As an Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic (EEC) (Journeyman & Craftsman-in-Training), you will:
Requirements
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Conditions of employment
Qualifications
Qualifications: You must have journeyman-level ability in the duties of an Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic (EEC) (Journeyman & Craftsman-in-Training). You must meet all the qualification and eligibility requirements for the position by the closing date of the announcement.
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. Your resume should demonstrate that you possess these elements and screen out. Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your resume how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the elements and screen out identified below.
Craftsman-in-Training
The screen-out element for the Craftsman-in-Training (CIT) is below. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating:
NOTE: If you completed a formal electrician apprenticeship program, please include in your resume the certification, name of the granting institution, the date completed, and a contact name and telephone number for verification purposes.
Examples of related craft areas include: Distribution Electrician, Military Electrician, Commercial/industrial electrician for a utility, Distribution Lineman, Construction Electrician, Construction Electrical Inspector.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Work is indoors; however, outdoor activities are frequently encountered. May lift and carry loads over 50 pounds, often in outdoor environments that pose difficult terrain issues. May work in close, restricted quarters. Standing, bending, stooping for long periods of time may be required. May be required to hike, climb, or use other methods to get to remote equipment sites as local terrain and climate conditions require. Must be able to climb communication towers up to 400 feet or as required.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is done both indoors and outside in variable weather conditions. Work often requires much driving, some in rugged isolated areas requiring four wheel drive, often alone. Work can require considerable travel requiring temporary lodging away from duty station. May be required to travel in a fixed wing aircraft, helicopter, snow mobile, or snow cat to work sites.
Journeyman
The screen-out element for the Journeyman is below. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating:
Ability to do the work of an Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic, Electronic Equipment Craftsman independently and without more than normal supervision installing and commissioning, or, maintaining and repairing electronic equipment used in communication, control process computers, and supervisory control systems.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: May lift and carry loads over 50 pounds, often in outdoor environments that pose difficult terrain issues. May work in close, restricted quarters. Standing, bending, stooping for long periods of time may be required. May be required to hike, climb, or use other methods to get to remote equipment sites as local terrain and climate conditions require. Must be able to climb communication towers up to 400 feet tall or as required.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is done both indoors and outside in variable weather conditions. Work often requires considerable driving, some in rugged isolated areas requiring four wheel drive, often alone. Work can require considerable travel requiring temporary lodging away from duty station. May be required to travel in a fixed wing aircraft, helicopter, snow mobile, or snow cat to work sites.
"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.
Limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages.
Education
For this position, education cannot be substituted for experience.
Additional information
This open and continuous announcement establishes a standing register of eligible applicants.
Applications received by June 1, 2026, will be considered for the first referral.
Applications received on/after June 2, 2026, but by July 5, 2026, will be considered for the second referral.
Applications received after July 6, 2026, but by August18, 2026, will be considered for the final referral.
You do need to resubmit your application between referral periods unless your contact information, qualifications, or interest change.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across DOE.
For general information on government-wide Telework polices visit: www.telework.gov.
Applicants may request Reasonable Accommodation (RA) when applying or competing for a job due to a medical condition or to exercise religious beliefs. If you need reasonable accommodation in the application or selection process, please contact the Agency Contact listed on this vacancy announcement.
The selectee for this position may be eligible to receive a recruitment or relocation incentive. You will need to sign an employment agreement to be eligible for this incentive.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized.
This position may be eligible for creditable service towards annual leave. Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. DOE may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
Total salary varies depending on location of position at level (Journeyman or CIT) hired at.
The Fountain, CO locations office is located in Midway, CO.
Craftsman-in-Training (CIT) salary:
RMR (Colorado, New Mexico, and Wyoming locations) - $61.22
SNR (California locations) - $74.97
DSW (Arizona, and Nevada locations) - $61.80
UGP (Montana, Wyoming, South Dakota, North Dakota) - $57.14
Journeyman salary:
RMR (Colorado, New Mexico, and Wyoming locations) - $68.02
SNR (California locations) - $83.31
DSW (Arizona, and Nevada locations) - $68.67
UGP (Montana, Wyoming, South Dakota, North Dakota) - $63.49
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the application process is complete, the first two pages of your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications.
Once the application process is complete, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications. If you are minimally qualified for this job, your responses to the self-assessment questions (True/False, Yes/ No, Multiple Choice questions) will be evaluated and you will be placed into one of three pre-defined quality categories under Category Rating procedures. These categories are "Best Qualified", "Well Qualified", and "Qualified. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job.
Minimum Qualifications: Once the application process is complete, the Human Resources Office will review the first two pages of your resume and supporting documentation to determine whether you meet the minimum job qualifications.
To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12945321.
Benefits
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required documents
Required Documents
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To apply for this position, you MUST provide a complete application package which includes:
If applicable:
Failure to submit any of the above mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
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Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the announcement closing date to receive consideration.
The application process is as follows:
You may update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period by returning to your USAJOBS account, select Update Application: https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.
To verify the status of your application, during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account; applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each application status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
If you need help with login.gov or USAJOBS (e.g., account access, Resume Builder) visit the USAJOBS Help Center: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/
If you experience difficulty applying on USAJOBS, after clicking the Apply Online button, or you are experiencing a significant hardship hindering your ability to apply online, the Agency Contact listed in the announcement can assist you during normal business hours. If you receive any system error messages, take screenshots if possible, to aid technical support.
Agency contact information
PMA Careers
Email PMACareers@wapa.gov Address WAPA-RMR-Rocky Mountain Region
5555 E. Crossroads Blvd
Loveland, CO 80538
US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. The status of your application will be updated in USAJOBS as it is evaluated.
You can check the status by logging into USAJOBS. You may also sign up to receive automatic emails anytime the status of your application changes by logging into your USAJobs Account and editing the Notification Settings.
You will be contacted directly if an interview is required.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
Required Documents
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To apply for this position, you MUST provide a complete application package which includes:
If applicable:
Failure to submit any of the above mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
Help
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the announcement closing date to receive consideration.
The application process is as follows:
You may update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period by returning to your USAJOBS account, select Update Application: https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.
To verify the status of your application, during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account; applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each application status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
If you need help with login.gov or USAJOBS (e.g., account access, Resume Builder) visit the USAJOBS Help Center: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/
If you experience difficulty applying on USAJOBS, after clicking the Apply Online button, or you are experiencing a significant hardship hindering your ability to apply online, the Agency Contact listed in the announcement can assist you during normal business hours. If you receive any system error messages, take screenshots if possible, to aid technical support.
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Agency contact information
PMA Careers
Email PMACareers@wapa.gov Address WAPA-RMR-Rocky Mountain Region
5555 E. Crossroads Blvd
Loveland, CO 80538
US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. The status of your application will be updated in USAJOBS as it is evaluated.
You can check the status by logging into USAJOBS. You may also sign up to receive automatic emails anytime the status of your application changes by logging into your USAJobs Account and editing the Notification Settings.
You will be contacted directly if an interview is required.
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Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
Additional locations
Yuma, AZ
Elverta, CA
Folsom, CA
Keswick, CA
Redding, CA
Craig, CO
Fountain, CO
Loveland, CO
Montrose, CO
Hinton, IA
Fort Peck, MT
Glendive, MT
Havre, MT
Miles City, MT
Bismarck, ND
Jamestown, ND
West Fargo, ND
Shiprock, NM
Boulder City, NV
Huron, SD
Pierre, SD
Rapid City, SD
Sioux Falls, SD
Watertown, SD
Cheyenne, WY
Western Area Power Administration
Join the Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) Team - Discover Your Next Professional Adventure!
At WAPA, we do more than keep the lights on. As part of the Department of Energy, we are a collective of compassionate innovators and problem-solvers dedicated to delivering clean, renewable, and reliable federal hydroelectric power.
Why WAPA?
We provide reliable and cost-effective hydropower and transmission services, operating across 15 states with over 17,000 miles of transmission lines. Our mission is to ensure that 40 million people have access to power. We lead in renewable resources, energy efficiency, and advanced technology with our strategic plan, Power Forward 2030. Our priority is your career growth and development, with comprehensive training and professional opportunities in a supportive environment. Enjoy competitive salaries, a robust retirement plan, health benefits, flexible schedules, and a work-life balance that values your well-being.
Power Your Career with WAPA
Ready to be part of our dynamic team? Apply to our current openings and take the first step towards a rewarding career that empowers both the West and your future.
Your skills. Our legacy. A shared Future. Are you in?
Agency contact information
PMA Careers
Email PMACareers@wapa.gov Address WAPA-RMR-Rocky Mountain Region
5555 E. Crossroads Blvd
Loveland, CO 80538
US
Visit our careers page
Learn more about what its like to work at Western Area Power Administration, what the agency does, and about the types of careers this agency offers.
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Summary
As an Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic (EEC), you will ensure the functionality, reliability, and efficiency of electronic systems that support power grid operations. You will install, modify, repair, program and test communication, control process computers, and supervisory control systems. This position helps the organization deliver safe and reliable power to customers.
The additional information section has more details on Open and Continuous Announcements.
Learn more about this agency
Overview
Help
Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
05/18/2026 to 08/18/2026
Salary $57.14 - $83.31 per hour
Salary depends on location and at what level hired at (Craftsman-in-Training or Journeyman).
Pay scale & grade WB 00
Locations
Many vacancies in the following locations:
Coolidge, AZ
Page, AZ
Parker, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
Show morefewer locations (25)
Yuma, AZ
Elverta, CA
Folsom, CA
Keswick, CA
Redding, CA
Craig, CO
Fountain, CO
Loveland, CO
Montrose, CO
Hinton, IA
Fort Peck, MT
Glendive, MT
Havre, MT
Miles City, MT
Bismarck, ND
Jamestown, ND
West Fargo, ND
Shiprock, NM
Boulder City, NV
Huron, SD
Pierre, SD
Rapid City, SD
Sioux Falls, SD
Watertown, SD
Cheyenne, WY
Remote job No Telework eligible Yes-Situational telework as determined by the agency policy. Travel Required 75% or less - Overnight Travel of25-75% annually is required. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status No Security clearance Not Required Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Moderate Risk (MR)
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status Yes
Announcement number 26-WJ-0056-12945321-DE Control number 869744400
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