ELECTRICIAN

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.

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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 er 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 https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/

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.

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: http://www.dhs.gov/E-Verify

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 https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?%20title=Alternate_Application_Information

Appointment Authorities: For more information on appointment authority eligibility requirements:

• https://www.usajobs.gov//working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/individuals-with-disabilities/
• https://www.usajobs.gov//working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/
• https://www.usajobs.gov//working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/military-spouses/
• Other Special Appointment Authorities https://www.usajobs.gov/
• Interchange Agreements https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#url=Types-of-Appointments

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 civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. /www.esd.whs.mil/DD/DoD-Issuances/140025/

Current or Former Political Appointees: Beginning January 1, 2010, agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office.

Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative.

Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.