High Voltage Electrician

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This position is located in Grand Canyon National Park, at the North Rim, AZ. For more park(s) information, please visit find a park. Requirements Continued...

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated.

This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service.

In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized.

In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated.

Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability To Do The Work OF The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT) Ability To Use and Maintain Hand Tools (Electrical Work Ability to Use Electrical Drawings Knowledge of Electrical Equipment Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic) Theory and Instruments (Electrical, Electronic) Used in Shop and Trade Practices Trouble shooting (electrical) If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration.

To be found minimally qualified your resume must show: I am able to do the work of a High Voltage Electrician under close supervision by demonstrating AT LEAST ONE of the following duties: 1) Operate, maintain, and repair high voltage primary electrical distribution system consisting of 15 KVA lines, transformers, switch gear, fuses, breakers, and other related equipment.

2) Operate on commercial electrical systems. 3) Operate on residential electrical systems.

4) Conduct Electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, and masonry repairs to buildings, houses, and other park facilities.

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.

Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).

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. Major Duties:

Operate, maintain, and repair high voltage electrical distribution system including generators, lines, transformers, switch gear, fuses, breakers, and other equipment.

Operate, maintain, and repair secondary electrical systems involving park building, housing, and utility systems.

High Voltage and Electric Generator Systems: Install, test and repair high voltage generators, transformers, converters, shunt reactors, regulators, switches circuit breakers, control systems, lightning arrestors, junction boxes, surge protection devices, fuses and switching gear associated with primary and secondary power distribution.

Electrical: Installs, modifies, maintains and repairs new and existing electrical lines, circuits, controls, fixtures and equipment for residential, office, shop, HVAC and water/wastewater treatment systems.

Area Information: The North Rim District is located on the rim of the Grand Canyon amidst the vast public lands of the Arizona Strip.

It is approximately 20 miles from the South Rim by a strenuous hike through the canyon or a 215-mile drive (about 4 hours). The nearest full-service community is Kanab, Utah, roughly 80 miles away.

At an elevation of about 8,200 feet, the North Rim enjoys a mild summer climate, with daytime highs in the 80s and nighttime lows in the 50s.

Historically, the North Rim welcomed around 500,000 visitors between May 15 and October 15.

The area featured a robust concession operation, including the historic Grand Canyon Lodge, guest cabins, a general store, post office, gas station, campground, and mule ride concession.

In July 2025, the Dragon Bravo Fire significantly impacted the North Rim, burning over 145,000 acres.

This resulted in the loss of key infrastructure, including the historic lodge, visitor center, and multiple administrative and housing facilities.

As a result, most of the North Rim was closed for the remainder of the 2025 season, and all visitor services were suspended.

Recovery efforts are ongoing, with a focus on emergency stabilization, cultural resource protection, and long-term restoration planning.

Despite these challenges, the North Rim remains a vital part of Grand Canyon National Park.

Employees working in or for this district will be part of a dedicated team contributing to the recovery and reimagining of a treasured landscape.

The post-fire environment presents unique opportunities for innovation, stewardship, and resilience.

Recreational opportunities in the region remain abundant, including hiking, running, climbing, canyoneering, rafting, road and mountain biking, and skiing.

Nearby destinations such as Zion National Park, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument are all within a half-day's drive.

Employees are assigned quarters-possibly an apartment or a house. For additional housing information, contact the park housing office at: GRCA_Housing@nps.gov