Job Description
Summary
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Domestic Defense Industrial Base (DIB) & Major Range & Test Facilities Base (MRTFB) in DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
Duties
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• Troubleshoot distribution systems and equipment using devices such as voltmeters, ohmmeters, phase meters, meggers, underground cable locators and thermal imaging cameras.
• Perform specialized work associated with installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and calibrating highly complex electronic equipment.
• Perform test and repair overhead and underground primary electrical distribution lines, secondary lines, sub-stations, transformers, breakers, regulators, insulators, lightning arrestors, switches, fuses, and similar equipment.
• Test new and existing electrical lines, circuits, systems, fixtures, controls and equipment.
Requirements
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Conditions of employment
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Incumbent is subject to pre-employment physical and must satisfactorily complete the appropriate annual Depot Medical Examination.
• Incumbent may be required to wear and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Incumbent must have a valid State Class-A Commercial Drivers License is required.
• Incumbent must obtain and maintain a government license to operate any government owned material handling equipment.
• This position is covered by the civilian drug abuse testing program governed by AR 600-85, The Army Substance Abuse Program. Incumbent is subject to random drug testing. Incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 5019.
Qualifications
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.
Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) ELECTRICIAN (HIGH VOLTAGE/MVO) ~ without more than normal supervision. - have the ability to perform common duties in troubleshooting distribution systems and equipment using devices such as voltmeters, ohmmeter, phase meters, meggers, underground cable locators, and thermal imaging cameras. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.
• PHYSICAL EFFORT: Moderately heavy physical effort is exerted as employee works aloft on poles, at ground level, and in ground trenches or manholes. Work requires bending, stooping, climbing, and standing for long periods. Coordination of eyes, hands, legs, and body is needed in installing, repairing, and testing electrical equipment in confined spaces such as manholes and overhead structures.
• WORKING CONDITIONS: Works outside most of the time, subject to extremes of weather conditions, which could result in mandatory 24 hour emergency call, and in close proximity to high voltage lines and equipment. Work requires extensive pole climbing with some work in underground facilities. Subject to death or serious injury by contact with high voltage lines, broken bones in falls from poles, strains from awkward positions, and less serious cuts and bruises when handling tools and materials. May be required to work in contaminated areas, exposed to hazardous chemicals and toxic fumes requiring the wearing of uncomfortable protective devices including respirators and impermeable rubber suits.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• This is a(n) 29 -Installation Management Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Recruitment Incentives may be authorized.
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
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Min Qualification
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation
• Incumbent is subject to pre-employment physical and must satisfactori...
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation
• Incumbent is subject to pre-employment physical and must satisfactorily complete the appropriate annual Depot Medical Examination
• Incumbent may be required to wear and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Incumbent must have a valid State Class-A Commercial Drivers License is required
• Incumbent must obtain and maintain a government license to operate any government owned material handling equipment
• This position is covered by the civilian drug abuse testing program governed by AR 600-85, The Army Substance Abuse Program
• Incumbent is subject to random drug testing
• Incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 5019
• 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
• Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) ELECTRICIAN (HIGH VOLTAGE/MVO) ~ without more than normal supervision
• have the ability to perform common duties in troubleshooting distribution systems and equipment using devices such as voltmeters, ohmmeter, phase meters, meggers, underground cable locators, and thermal imaging cameras
• This job does not have an education qualification requirement
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship
• One year trial/probationary period may be required
• This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution
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