Electrician

Duties

• Install, maintain, and repair various electrical wiring systems, electrical controls, and electrically operated equipment.
• Install transformers, converters, switches, circuit breakers, rheostats, and similar devices.
• Typical repairs in shop, overhaul, and repairs of electrical equipment.
• Traces circuits, locate defects, clean and replace parts.
• Test equipment for proper operation, safety and accuracy.
• May performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• This position requires a Secret security clearance.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Work requires the employee to drive a vehicle. A valid state driver's license is required.
• Ability to work overtime, nights and/or weekends depending on the needs of the project to which the employee is assigned.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is .

There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of an Electrician without more than normal supervision. I am skilled in installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting a variety of electrical lines and circuits; and installing a wide range of raceways, fuse boxes, and electrical motors. I am considered an expert and work with a high degree of independence. I am considered an expert and work with a high degree of independence. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

• Physical Effort: Work requires climbing, standing, stooping, bending, stretching, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Incumbent frequently lifts part and equipment that weigh up to 50 pounds. Hand trucks and dollies are available for heavier items. Occasionally works from ladders or scaffolds.
• Working Conditions: Work is performed inside, outside, on roofs, above ceilings, in crawlspaces, and is usually dirt, dusty, greasy, hot, cold and sometimes in poor lighting. Work at times is performed in bad weather. May be exposed to fumes, noise, and unpleasant odors with the possibility of cuts or abrasions.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the information sheet.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.