Electrical Equipment Repairer

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) Electrical Equipment Repairer ~ without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common electrical repair functions. I can test equipment to troubleshoot malfunctions at the lowest circuit element I work under normal 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.

To meet the basic eligibility, you must receive at least two points on the screen-out element indicated above. Your application will be further evaluated to determine if you meet the best qualified cut-off for referral to the selecting official.

• PHYSICAL EFFORT: Electrical equipment workers are frequently required to stand on hard surfaces for extended periods and bend, stoop, and work in tiring and sometimes uncomfortable positions. They frequently lift and carry, unassisted, items that weigh up to 50 pounds. They are sometimes required to lift and move heavier items with the help of weight handling equipment or with assistance from other workers.
• WORKING CONDITIONS: Electrical equipment workers typically work in well lighted, heated, and ventilated areas. They are subject to cuts, burns, chemical irritations, strains, electrical shock, and abrasions while repairing and handling equipment. They are exposed to unpleasant conditions from dirt, solvents, fuel, fumes, oil, and grease. They follow prescribed safety practices and use safety equipment such as ear plugs, face shields, gloves, hard hats, glasses, and safety shoes. Employee also works outside in all types of environmental conditions (heat, cold temperatures, rain, snow, dust, etc.) occasionally involves work around ammunition and explosives. Stands on concrete floors and works on ranges in rough terrain. Exposed to dangers of live fire ranges, pyrotechnics, laser frequencies and explosives.