ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT INSPECTOR

Full Job Description

You will serve as an ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT INSPECTOR in the Inside Machine Shop, Production Resources Department ofPORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD.

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must 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 quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below.

This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job.

Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible.

The Screen-out Element for this position is: The ability to do the work of a ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT INSPECTOR, WG-2854-11, without more than normal supervision such as: * Ability to use various electrical measuring equipment including but not limited to volt meters, ampere meters, megohmeters, multimeters, noise and vibration analyzers and tachometers.

* Must have a thorough background in electrical skills, electrical theory, and machinery controlled and driven electrical equipment.

* Familiar with the proper types, application and quantities of lubricant for electric motors, starter switches, transformers, dash pots, etc.

* Using electrician tools to perform maintenance functions such as tightening screws, cleaning contacts, changing fuses and brushes, making adjustments, etc.

* Reading and interpreting complex electrical drawings and technical manuals Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations.

Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=Overview and https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/classifying-federal-wage-system-positions/#url=2800 Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Major Duties:

• You willperform analytical, comprehensive, or diagnostic inspections of electrical components associated with Production Machinery such as lathes, milling machines, pipe benders, planers, rubber mills, electric ovens, boring mills, and press brakes.
• You will determine what work is required to maintain the equipment in proper operating condition, or make repairs to restore equipment to proper condition.
• You will complete inspection reports containing recommendations for repairs and list of replacement parts.
• You will perform minor preventive maintenance such as replacing fuses, tightening screws, cleaning contacts.