Electrician

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 will serve as an Electrician for the Joint Activities located at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

Only resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. 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.

WG-08 Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element) : Ability to do the work of a(n) Electrician ~ without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform the most common taskings including repairing and ensuring the proper operation of electrical systems, components, fixtures and accessories; deciding on the types and sizes of conduit, wiring, relays, distribution panels and other electrical devices proper for the work; I am skilled in interpreting and applying building plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams and engineering drawings, and using formulas basic to the trade to figure such things as voltage and resistance; and applying safety and fire prevention practices to recognize and prevent damage and hazards.- Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

WG-10 Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element) : Ability to do the work of a(n) Electrician ~ without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform the most common taskings including troubleshooting, repairing and ensuring the proper operation of electrical systems, components, fixtures and accessories; deciding on the types and sizes of conduit, wiring, relays, distribution panels and other electrical devices proper for the work, and arrange, install, and repair a variety of complete electrical systems as well as any parts of the systems; Planning, laying out and completing the installation, modification and repair of various systems, circuits, equipment and controls. I am skilled in interpreting and applying building plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams and engineering drawings, and using formulas basic to the trade to figure such things as voltage and resistance; and apply safety and fire prevention practices to recognize and prevent damage and hazards. I am considered an expert and work with a high degree of independence. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

WG-11 Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element) : Ability to do the work of a(n) Electrician ~ without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform the most common taskings including diagnosing problems, troubleshooting, repairing and ensuring the proper operation of electrical systems, components, fixtures and accessories; Developing rewiring layouts to meet Research, Development, Testing and Evaluation (RDTE) projects; Deciding on the types and sizes of conduit, wiring, relays, distribution panels and other electrical devices proper for the work, and arrange, install, and repair a variety of complete electrical systems as well as any parts of the systems; Planning, laying out and completing the installation, modification and repair of various systems, circuits, equipment and controls. I am skilled in interpreting and applying building plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams and engineering drawings, and using formulas basic to the trade to figure such things as voltage and resistance; and apply safety and fire prevention practices to recognize and prevent damage and hazards. I am considered an expert and work with a high degree of independence. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

• Physical Effort : Installations and repairs require the use of ladders, scaffolding, and platforms. Some parts of systems needing repair are in hard-to-reach places. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, stretching, climbing, and working in uncomfortable positions is required. Frequently lifts, carries, and sets up tools, equipment, and parts that weigh up to 50 pounds. Occasionally lifts items weighing more.
• Working Conditions : Work is performed inside and outside, frequently in cramped and awkward positions or in a shop area which is usually adequately heated and ventilated. Works in rooms on concrete floors, and is exposed to the gas, ash, dust, and burns from scalding water and contact with heated systems and parts. Work is frequently dirty and greasy. Subject to variable temperatures when working in cold storage rooms and high temperatures when working on boilers. Subject to possible injuries such as cuts, bruises, burns, electric shock, falls from ladders, scaffolding and platforms, and dropping moderately heavy items, and possible respiratory disorders due to inhalation of refrigeration gasses. Frequently wears protective clothing and devices such as goggles, respirators, heavy aprons, hard hats, and gloves.

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.