ELECTRICIAN

You will install, modify, repair, maintain, troubleshoot, tests, and load new and existing electrical lines, circuit, systems, controls and equipment associated with aircraft launch and recovery systems equipment.

You will provide guidance to shop personnel and assist in the training of personnel as it pertains to typically performed duties of the job.

You will install wiring, couplings, conduit, relays, fixtures, transformers and other electrical devices including electrical service entrances.

You will use a variety of test instruments.

You will provide assistance in troubleshooting mal-functioning circuity and equipment.

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: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF an ELECTRICIAN, WG-2805-10 without more than normal supervision such as: Using and operating hand tools, precision measuring equipment, electrical tools and test equipment, wiring and pressurized systems; Performing and assisting with jobs normally assigned to other trades including pipefitting, mechanics, welding, rigging and machining.

Interpreting electrical diagrams, schematics, blueprints and drawings. Installing, troubleshooting, repairing and modifying electrical circuitry and equipment utilizing applicable instructions. 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.