ELOCTROMOTIVE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

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 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.

This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: 1. Ability to interpret wiring diagrams and schematic drawings, and use shop math as it applies to electrical work. 2. Skill in working from shop sketches, blueprints, mechanical, electrical and hydraulic diagrams, manuals, engineering instructions, specifications, charts, parts lists, catalogs and verbal instructions. 3. Knowledge of hydraulic systems. 4. Theoretical knowledge of DC electricity and basic electronics as related to transistors and semi-conductors. 5. Skill in testing, servicing and charging batteries. 6. Makes jig and fixtures for specialized equipment. 7. Operates machines and tools such as grinders, electric drills, arbor presses, and bench lathes. 8. Skill in the use of various hand tools and precision tools such as micrometers, calipers, liquid pressure gauges, liquid flow meters, depth gauges, timing devices and feeler gauges. 9. Skill in the use of voltmeters, ohmmeters, mergers, ammeter resistance meters and test cards, works close to tolerances on majority of work.

Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=Overview

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.