Electrician
What you'd do
This vacancy is for a WG-2805-10,Electrician located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, BASE LOS ANGELES LONG BEACH FACILITIES ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT -F in SAN PEDRO, California.
Major duties
You will serve as an Electrician and be responsible for installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical wiring systems, fixtures, controls, and equipment in industrial, institutional, office, and residential buildings. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Installing and troubleshooting new and/or altering/relocating existing circuits in support of other building trades in variety of buildings, roadways/parking lots and waterfront facilities.. Working with single and multiphase systems of up to 12,000 volts AC and 240 volts DC to install and maintain power and control cable structures involving bending and laying of conduit (rigid, thin wall and flex) and pulling, splicing and connecting cable.. Overhauling, maintaining, repairing, installing and modifying electrical systems associated with various types of machinery/equipment such as rolling stock, shop machinery (and attachments), and utilities. Utilizing computer-based systems such as Microsoft Office, Shore Asset Management and SharePoint to perform work order management, preventive maintenance tracking, and reporting.
What you need to qualify
Applicants will be evaluated on their ability to perform the duties of the position rather than the length of experience. Eligibility will be determined by the relevance, scope, and quality of all experience and training, regardless of where or how acquired. Applicants will be rated and ranked based on their knowledge of the following job elements: Ability to do the Work of the Position without More than Normal Supervision (Screen-out Element) Ability to Use and Maintain Hand Tools (Electrical work) Ability to Use Electrical Drawings Knowledge of Electrical Equipment Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic) Theory and Instruments (Electrical, Electronic) Used in Shop and Trade Practices Troubleshooting (Electrical) National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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).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.
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