ELECTRICIAN LEADER
What you'd do
Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to lead a variety of journeyman trades/craftsmen and install, repair, troubleshoot, and maintain various systems, structural components and building systems.
Major duties
- Works with and leads a group of 5 to 8 military and civilian carpenters, plumbers, electricians, and painters. Provides instruction on the job to be done; starts job and works with employees, setting work pace and demonstrating methods as appropriate. - Installs, repairs or replaces, and modifies existing systems, fixtures, and panels located in and near installation buildings and structures. - Troubleshoots problem areas and inspects for defective equipment and faulty system or structure. - Uses and maintains various types of hand and/or power tools, such as hammers, paint brushes, screwdrivers, pliers, wire cutters, soldering irons, grinder/sander. cable pullers, hydraulic benders, and pipe threading machines.
What you need to qualify
In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-2800, Electrical Installation and Maintenance Group. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and 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 the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. The screen out element for this position is the ability to lead and supervise. JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1\. Knowledge of safety regulations, practices, and procedures. 2\. Knowledge of technical electrical and electronic theory and practices in order to plan, lay out, install, modify, troubleshoot, and repair a variety of complete systems. 3\. Knowledge of test equipment such as, multi-meters, circuit analyzers, circuit breaker testers, voltage recording meters, meggers, watt meters, ohmmeters, and ammeters. 4\. Skill in using and maintaining hand tools such as hammers, levels, paint brushes, screwdrivers, pliers, pipe wrenches wire-cutters, strippers, cable pullers, drills, soldering irons, and manual or power conduit/pipe benders and threaders. 5\. Ability to use electrical drawings, blueprints, engineering drawings, and wiring diagrams. 6\. Ability and skill to lead journeyman workers. Physical Effort Makes repairs from work stands and other hard-to-reach places. Must stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, stretch, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts parts and equipment that weigh up to 20 pounds. Occasionally lifts items that weigh over 20 pounds with assistance from other workers. Working Conditions Works both inside and outside, sometimes in bad weather and in areas that are noisy, dirty, dusty, and greasy. May work on scaffolding or cranes at heights of 30 or more feet, or in close quarters such as manholes or attics. Subject to electric shock, cuts, and bruises. May be exposed to temperature extremes in test facilities, extremely high noise levels, and exposure to lead, radiation, chemicals, or carcinogens PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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