Electrician

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Defense Industrial Base (DIB) & Major Range & Test Facilities Base (MRTFB) to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as a senior Electrician (WG-11) performing engineering, installing, repairing, and troubleshooting complex electrical systems, also working with PLCs, generators, and controls across the depot.

Major duties

• Serves as an Electrician to include engineering, installing, modifying, repairing, and troubleshooting (by tracing and locating defects)
• Troubleshoots components and disassembles, repairs, and reassembles complete devices and subassemblies of various electrical systems.
• Inspects, cleans, repairs and maintains lighting, heating, emergency power control, and wiring systems; and checks for proper operation of electrical equipment.
• Assembles/Disassembles electrical, mechanical systems, subsystems, standby and related equipment to determine extent of repairs, overhaul and/or replacement parts needed.
• Fabricates custom parts, substitutes components, and modifies hardware (e.g., brackets, cables, clamps) to rapidly repair equipment, minimize system outages, and ensure safe operations.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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. 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 a(n) Electrician ~ without more than normal supervision. Ability to perform common tasks including: Design, plan, layout, install and/or repair electrical systems/equipment and components; Troubleshoot, install, maintain and/or repair malfunctions in electronic systems; Interpret drawings, specifications, and schematics of electrical systems; Install new electrical lines, circuits, and equipment. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical Effort: Uses arms, head, and legs during work process. Moderate to heavy physical exertion is required. Make repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding, platforms, and where parts being repaired are in hard-to-reach places. This requires standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts and carries items weighting up to 45 pounds and occasionally an item weighting greater than 45 pounds. Assistance is usually available for lifting heavier items. Uses coordination of eyes, hands, legs, and body in installing, repairing, or testing electrical, electronic or refrigeration/air-conditioning equipment in confined spaces. Working Conditions: Works inside and outside during performance of duties. Subject to extreme heat, cold and inclement weather conditions. Subject to falls from poles, booms, ladders, and scaffolding; strains from working in awkward position; and less serious cuts and bruises when handling tools and materials. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, reaching, and/or stooping is required. Occasional climbing and working in high places is required. There is exposure to dirt, grease, noise, odor, smoke, fumes, occasionally asbestos, carcinogens, chemicals, radiation, etc. Frequently exposed to the possibility of strains, cuts, scrapes, bruises, burns and electrical shock. Working conditions are considered in the evaluation of the job.