Electrician

You will serve as an ELECTRICIAN in the FLEET READINESS CENTER MID ATLANTIC FRCMA VRT DEPT MYPT PROD BR of FLTREADCEN DET MID ATLANTIC PAX RIVER.

The President has ordered a government-wide hiring freeze subject to certain limited exceptions. This position is subject to the hiring freeze. Although we are moving forward with the consideration of candidates, we will not make a selection for this vacancy announcement unless and until the position is no longer subject to the hiring freeze.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 THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION

• Operating different test rigs and equipment to meet the requirements of ALRE and Visual Landing Aid system and components being developed by engineering personnel, amongst other various systems.
• Conducting static, integrity and functional checks to ensure proper operation of experimental test rigs and equipment utilizing various sources such as electrical, high-pressure air and hydraulics.
• Planning and coordinating work processes including the sequence of operations to meet job requirements.
• Performing hydrostatic and operation cycle test of experimental modified components for various electrical shipboard and shop used systems (i.e. ALRE system)
• Inspecting, installing, maintaining, repairing and overhauling a variety of electrical system and components.
• Preparing sketches and serving on engineering integrated product teams engaged in the design prototyping and manufacturing of replacement parts.

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: 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.This job does not have an education qualification requirement.