ELECTRICIAN with Security Clearance

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Job description

Duties This is an open continuous announcement. Applicants will be reviewed throughout the open period of the announcement. The first cut-off date for consideration of applicants will be November 17, 2023. Thereafter, the cut-off for applications received will be December 1, 2023, December 15, 2023 and every 30 days thereafter until the job opportunity announcement closes. This is a Direct Hire Public Notice, under this recruitment, applications will be accepted for each location and/or installation identified in this Public Notice and selections are made for vacancies as they occur. There may or may not be actual/projected vacancies at the time you submit your application. This Public Notice is to gather applications which may or may not result in a referral or selection. This position is being filled under Direct Hire Authority (DHA) in accordance with Section 1109 of FY 2020 NDAA; P.L. 116-92 and Section 9905 of Title 5, U.S.C. Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration. Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration. Incumbents typical work assignments may include the following: Installs, maintains, modifies, tests, troubleshoots, and repairs secondary power distribution and building electrical systems and related circuits and equipment. Works from building plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, and electrical maintenance and repair manuals to plan and lay out the routing, placement type, size, gauge, balance, load, continuity, and safe operation of electrical lines, circuits, systems, equipment and controls. Performs system inspections, maintenance tests and adjustments, troubleshoots any discovered system deficiency or equipment malfunction, determines and orders all required parts and performs all necessary repairs and corrective actions. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship is required Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see ) May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period Must be determined suitable for federal employment Required to participate in the direct deposit program This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing Recruitment incentive may be authorized in accordance with regulatory requirements. Relocation incentive may be authorized in accordance with regulatory requirements The incumbent is required to pass a pre-employment and yearly physical examination for this position Must able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance This position requires wear of a uniform in the performance of duties This position is designated as Mission Critical and employees may be required to report for, or remain at, work in dismissal or closure situations, causing disruption of government operations. The incumbent may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays and/or overtime Qualifications For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the length of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration. Read more about what should I include in my federal resume? at Your background must demonstrate up to a full range of Electrician tasks which includes installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing high voltage electrical generating equipment controls associated with a Class A power plant. You may qualify at the WG-10 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: You must demonstrate a full range of ability in performing common Electrician tasks such as installing wiring, conduit, fixtures, lighting ballast, transformers and other electrical devices to insure proper and safe operation of electrical systems under normal supervision and performing independently in some cases. You may qualify at the WG-08 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: You must demonstrate a full range of some common Electrician tasks such as assisting in performing electrical maintenance, repairing, and troubleshooting electrical systems under close supervision of a work leader or supervisor. You may qualify at the WG-05 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: You must demonstrate a full range of routine Electrician Helper tasks including general housekeeping duties in shop and on the job sites, keeping parts and tool storage cabinets properly arranged and maintaining current inventories, and delivering parts and supplies to the higher graded mechanics. More difficult tasks are performed under very close supervision. EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standards SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the questions. The screen-out element for this position Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision. JOB ELEMENTS: Those who meet the minimum level of experience and training for the screen-out element will then be evaluated in each of the following job elements: Trouble shooting (electrical) Ability to Use and Maintain Hand Tools (Electrical Work) Knowledge of Electrical Equipment PHYSICAL EFFORT/REQUIREMENTS: Work requires the incumbent to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb stairs up to 5 stories and must be able to walk considerable distances on a regular basis. The incumbent may also work in tiring and uncomfortable positions and be required to make repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolds and platforms where equipment may be in hard-to-reach places. May be required to lift equipment and tools up to 40 lbs. in weight and occasionally over that amount. Must be capable of passing a physical exam to wear a respirator for periods of several hours at a time. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is generally performed inside buildings, shops and office areas that are well lighted, heated and ventilated. Occasionally there is exposure to shocks and burns from live wires. May be required to work in dirty, dusty, and greasy environments. Injury to eyes may result from falling dust, dirt, or chips of plaster caused by drilling holes for fastening electrical equipment. There is danger of cuts, bruises, eye and hand injuries due to the use of powered tools. As work requires, may also work outside building in cold, damp, or hot weather and in tunnels, manholes or other underground areas. May also be required to work in areas where ventilating, heating, or cooling equipment has been shut down for maintenance or other purposes. 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. All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume. Education Education cannot be substituted for experience. Additional information A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Washington Headquarters Services uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application. Please view the following link for information on how to obtain an alternative application Appointment Authorities: For more information on appointment authority eligibility requirements: Other Special Appointment Authorities Interchange Agreements Career Transition Assistance Programs: IAW with Title 5, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 330 subparts B, F, and G, clearance of displaced employee programs does not apply under this DHA. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on

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