Electrician

Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This position is located with the Department of Public Works, Operations and Maintenance Division at Fort Riley, Kansas. Duties Installs, maintains and repairs electrical wiring system, related switches, distribution panels and outlet boxes, as well as a wide variety of electrical fixtures. Performs the full range of work involved in the maintenance and repair of overhead and underground electrical systems. Operates standby generator equipment and truck with winch and power takeoff, aerial boom, and related equipment. Installs home and industrial services by running wires from pole to entrance weather-head. Plans and layout new circuits, modifies, troubleshoots and repairs complete systems. Requirements Conditions of employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Operates vehicles that require incumbent to obtain (within 90 days of employment) and maintain a valid government and state Class A Commercial Driver's License. Incumbent is responsible for the proper handling, of specific hazardous wastes generated by unit, activity or facility; operation of hazardous waste generation point, and supervising or assisting in emergency action involving hazardous waste. This position has been designated as a mandatory drug testing position. This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination This position has a requirement to lift up to 40 lbs. in the regular performance of duties. 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. 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 WG 08 (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Electrician ~ without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common electrical maintenance and repair duties. I can perform common tasks including bending and installing conduit, installing boxes and fixtures, and pulling wire using basic hand and power tools such as measuring tapes, conduit benders, pliers, screw drivers, drills, and rotary hammers while assisting the journeyman Electrician; and keeping parts and tools storage cabinets properly arranged and maintaining current inventories. I work under close supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Minimum Qualifications WG 10 (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Electrician ~ without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common electrical maintenance and repair duties on existing electrical lines, circuits and fixtures. I can operate common hand tools and measuring devices of the electrical trade, such as screw drivers, wire cutters, strippers, and/or test meters. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical Effort: Moderately heavy physical effort is exerted as incumbent works aloft on poles, at ground level, and in ground trenches, or manholes. Work requires bending, stooping, climbing and standing for long periods. Coordination of eyes, hands, legs, and body is needed in installing, repairing, and testing electrical equipment in confined spaces such as manholes and overhead structures. Light physical effort is used in reaching, bending, turning, or moving hands, arms, feet and legs to operate hand and foot controls. Moderate physical effort is required in the handling of objects weighing up to 20 pounds and the occasional handling of objects weighing over 40 pounds. Making couplings between vehicle and towed equipment requires moderate physical effort in that heavy chains, bars, hooks, etc. must be lifted and properly secured. Working Conditions: Works outside most of the time, subject to extremes of weather conditions and in close proximity to high voltage lines and equipment. Subject to injury by contact with high voltage lines, and service panels, strains from awkward positions, and less serious cuts and bruises when handling tools and materials. Drives in all types of traffic and weather and is exposed to the possibility of serious accidents. Subject to cuts, bruises, and broken bones as a result of accidents while driving or when loading and unloading vehicles. 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. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is an Installation Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs MAY be authorized. Recruitment and relocation incentives MAY be authorized. Student loan repayment MAY be authorized. Salary negotiations for candidates new to Federal service MAY be authorized. Credit for prior non-Federal experience and certain military service for leave accrual rates MAY be authorized. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. 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