ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT REPAIRER

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The primary purpose of this position is to test, troubleshoot, modify, repair, and overhaul a variety of complex electrical equipment that has been removed from ground support or industrial equipment, wheeled heavy duty vehicles, missiles, aircraft, etc.

All eligibility and qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement however, this vacancy announcement may be used to fill other like vacancies within 120 days of the closing of this announcement and your eligibility requirements will be reevaluated.

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 Family.

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 Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision.

JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of Electrical Equipment Theory and Instruments (Electrical, Electronic) Used in Shop and Trade Practices Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Ability To Use Electrical Drawings Ability to Use and Maintain Hand Tools (Electrical Work) Trouble shooting (electrical) 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.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Employee typically works in well lighted, heated, and ventilated areas.

Subject to cuts, burns, chemical irritations, strains, electrical shock, and abrasions while repairing and handling equipment.

Exposed to unpleasant conditions from dirt, solvents, fuel, fumes, oil, and grease.

Follows prescribed safety practices and uses safety equipment such as earplugs, face shields, gloves, hard hats, glasses and safety shoes. Major Duties:

Troubleshoots, repairs, modifies, and overhauls a variety of complex electrical equipment.

Sets up and operates computer controlled automatic test equipment (ATE) to run established and new diagnostic programs in various operational and functional test modes to perform pretest and final checkout of electrical/electronic and interrelated systems.

Uses tools, such as screwdrivers, pliers, wire cutters, strippers, drills, soldering irons and microsoldering units, and crimping devices, and shop machinery.

Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment. Maintains records and documents actions.