Electrician FT MYER, VA

Job Title:Electrician

Department:Department of the Army

Agency:Army Installation Management Command

Hiring Organization:U.S. Army Garrison (Fort Myer), Directorate of Public Works

Job Announcement Number:NCAS148733381109652D

Thursday, May 01, 2014 to Monday, May 12, 2014Public Trust - Background Investigation

Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.

About the Position: This position is located on Joint Base Fort Myer-Henderson Hall, Arlington, VA in the Operations and Maintenance Division of the Directorate of Public Works. Fort Myer is a 15 minute walking distance from the Arlington National Cemetery Metro Station or a 10-15 minute walking distance from the Rosslyn, Virginia Metro Station and accessible by bus transportation.  The installation is approximately 7 miles from Washington D.C., and a short distance from major road ways and express highways. 

Position is with the Directorate of Public Works, Operations and Maintenance Division. Position requires a comprehensive trade knowledge of electrical principles and system operations. Knowledge of commonly used electric power equipment. Install, maintain, and repair electric wiring systems, related switches, distribution panels and outlet boxes, as well as, a wide variety of electrical fixtures, tools, and appliances. Repair, troubleshoot, and install a large variety of heating units and systems including electrical, oil and/or gas fired hot water and low pressure steam boilers, furnaces, hot water heaters, heat exchangers, etc.

Who May Apply: U.S. Citizens

Position requires drug testing.Position requires a pre-employment physical examination.Position requires a valid state drivers license.Position requires a background investigation.Position requires annual Medical Surveillance examination.Weather and Mission essential position.·        Install, maintain, inspect, modify, test and repair new and exsisting electrical wiring systems, related switches, distribution panels, and outlet boxes as well as a variety of electrical fixtures, tools, and appliances.

·         Perform maintenance services, diagnosis of systems, and equipment malfunction repairs.

·         Recommend designs for the layout sketch of required electrical circuits.

·         Repair, troubleshoot, and install a large variety of heating units and systems (including electrical, oil and/or gas fired hot water and low pressure steam boilers, furnaces, hot water heaters, heat exchangers, etc.).

·         Observe and test the operating of heating and control systems.

·         Perform the full range of inspections involved in the maintenance, installation and repair of secondary overhead and underground electrical distribution systems.

·         Install, connect, and adjust HVAC and other electrical components (i.e. transformers, motors, electrodes, relays, solenoids, switches, thermostats, rheostats,aquastats, stack switches and ductats). 

Screen Out Element: You must be able to do the work of a Electrician, WG-2805-10, without more than normal supervision. In order to meet the screen out element, applicants should document their ability to do the following: electrical maintenance and repair work that require reading and interpreting blue prints, maps and /or other built type drawings or engineering sketches; installing, repairing and troubleshooting new and existing electric wiring systems, related switches, distribution panels and outlet boxes; following maintenance schedules and inspections and/or work orders; performing maintenance services, diagnoses system or equipment. 

Specifically, you will be evaluated against the following job elements:

·   Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, ETC

·   Knowledge of Electrical Equipment, Theory, and Instruments

·   Ability to Read and Interpret Instructions Circuit Diagrams, Electrical Blueprints, Schematics and other Technical Documents

·   Ability to Use and Maintain Hand Tools for Electrical Work

·   Ability to Troubleshoot Problems and Determine the Method of Repair

Physical Effort: Moderately heavy physical effort is exerted. Work aloft, at ground level, in ground trenches and manholes, on ladders, scaffolding, platforms, and other hard-to-reach places. Work requires bending, stooping, and standing for long periods. Coordination of eyes, hands, legs, and body is needed in installing, repairing, and testing electrical equipment in confined spaces. Frequently lifts, carries, and sets up tools, equipment, and parts that weigh up to 20 pounds. Occasionally lifts and carries with assistance objects that weigh more than 40 pounds.

Working Conditions: Work is performed inside and outside. Incumbent is exposed to extreme weather conditions and high noise levels. Occasionally exposed to possible injury from falling, electrical shock, and burns. Frequently exposed to strains from awkward positions, and cuts and bruises. To reduce the dangers and irritations from exposure to harmful substances and conditions, the employee follows prescribed safety practices, and uses safety equipment, such as protective ear devices, hard hats, hard-toe shoes, face masks, goggles, and protective clothing.

Other Requirements: Click here for expanded definitions. 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. Personnel Security Investigation required.Position requires a valid state drivers license.Position requires incumbent to obtain and maintain a valid Government vehicle operators license.This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to applicant testing and mandatory random drug testing.  Tentatively selected applicants will be required to sign DA Form 5019 (Condition of Employment for certain Civilian positions identified as Critical under the Department of Army Drug Abused Testing Program) requiring participation in random drug unrinalysis testing.Pre-employment physical examination is required.Position requires an annual Medical Surveillance examination.Position may require work on Saturday and/or Sunday and be subject to shift rotation an emergency recall.Position may require overtime work.Position is designated as Inclement Weather and Mission Essential. The incumbent must make every attempt to report for work on time and/or remain on duty during severe weather conditions.

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

Basis for Rating: Qualified candidates will be assigned to one of three quality categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified and Qualified. Veteran preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-preference eligibles within each quality category.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority. See Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) for more information. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.

The Department of Defense offers an excellent benefits program. In addition to your take-home pay, your comprehensive compensation/benefits package will include most of the benefits described in the USAJOBS Resource Center.

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. You may claim military spouse preference, see the information in the Military Spouse Preference Under Delegated Examining Procedures information sheet.

To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Monday, May 12, 2014 to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete. It is your responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or faxed (i.e., resume) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.  Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.  Faxed documents must be completely transmitted by 11:59p.m. Eastern Standard Time on the closing date of the announcement.

The Department of the Army provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the servicing civilian personnel unit. Your requests for reasonable accommodation will be addressed on a case-by-case basis.

The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist (External). 

As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply.  If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

Your resume:

Your resume may be submitted in any format. If you submit more than one copy of your resume, only the most recent version will be reviewed. The latest timestamp will be used to determine which version of your resume is "most recent." It is your responsibility to check the status and timestamp of all documents you submit as part of your application. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy. For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application will be marked as incomplete and you will not receive consideration for this position.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: You MUST submit a copy of your transcript if you want to substitute your education for experience. If you claim qualifications based on education, and do not submit a transcript, your education will not be used in making a qualification determination and you may be found "not qualified." See: Transcripts and Licenses

If you are unable to apply online or unable to upload your supporting documents follow the directions located at: Faxing Applications and Documents The Vacancy ID is 1109652. You will need the questionnaire, View Occupational Questionnaire, to complete your faxed application

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office.   Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application.  Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. 

If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.

The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire.  If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "incomplete application" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

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