Electrician

The purpose of the position is to install, modify, repair, maintain and troubleshoot all electrical systems. The incumbent tests new and existing electrical lines, circuits, systems and associated fixtures, controls and equipment.To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 06/09/2026.

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 Federal Wage System Qualification Standards .

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 Job Elements:

• Ability to Use and Maintain Hand Tools (Electrical Work)
• Electric Drawings
• Electrical Equipment
• Technical Practices
• Theory and Instruments (Electrical, Electronic) Used in Shop and Trade Practices
• Troubleshooting
• Without more than normal supervision

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; religions; 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.

Note : A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Repairs and installations are made from ladders, scaffolding, platforms and other hard-to-reach places. This requires the incumbent to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. The work requires frequently lifting and carrying of tools, equipment and parts that weigh up to 20 pounds and less often, up to 40 pounds.

Working Conditions

The work is performed both inside and outside. The incumbent is sometimes required to make repairs and installations in bad weather, in work areas that are noisy, dirty, dusty and greasy, on scaffolding or scissor lifts at heights of 30 feet or more and in close quarters such as manholes and attics. Incumbent is occasionally exposed to the possibility of injury from falling, electrical shock, burns and rotary devices such as electrical motors and is frequently exposed to the possibility of cuts and bruises.

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.