Electronics Worker
What you'd do
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: The installation rests in the beautiful 'hill and lake' country of Central Texas between Killeen and Copperas Cove.
Major duties
Reads electrical wiring diagrams to complete repairs. Install, maintain, and inspect vehicle traffic control system components, conventional and solar powered warning sign systems. Install and/or repair electronic circuit boards, electronic solid-state controls, circuits, electrical wiring, electric control circuits, and miscellaneous electrical. Troubleshoot, repair or replace conventional and intelligent fire alarm systems such as control panels, transceivers, pull stations, heat detectors, smoke detectors, duct detectors and associated wiring. Maintains Dual-Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) and Frequency Shift Keying (FSK) fire reporting system used to transmit fire alarm and system trouble status locations to Central fire station dispatch.
What you need to qualify
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) Electronics Worker ~ without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common electronics work. I can repair and/or replace a variety of electronic equipment and follow simple layout diagrams or work instructions. I work under close 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. To meet the basic eligibility, you must receive at least two points on the screen-out element indicated above and must have an average of two points on all the job elements listed below. Your application will be further evaluated to determine if you meet the best qualified cut-off for referral to the selecting official. Physical Effort: Light to moderate physical effort is required. Employee frequently lifts and carries up to 40 pounds. May occasionally lift heavier items with assistance. Work requires sitting, standing, stooping, bending, crouching, reaching, and working in cramped or awkward positions. Occasionally, work in high places may be required. Working Conditions: Work is usually performed inside in well lighted, heated, and ventilated areas. Subject to injuries such as electric shock, cuts, bruises, or burns. Work may be performed in high places or outside in inclement weather.
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