Electrician

Full Job Description

The primary purpose of this position is to perform a variety of specialized journey-level electrical work needed to fabricate, install, modify, repair, maintain, troubleshoot, test, and load complicated electrical systems with a variety of unique and critical requirements.

Requirements Continued...

This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service.

In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized.

In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated.

Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT) Ability To Use and Maintain Hand Tools (Electrical Work) Ability To Use Electrical Drawings Knowledge of Electrical Equipment Technical Competence Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic) Theory and Instruments (Electrical, Electronic) Used in Shop and Trade Practices Trouble shooting (electrical) SCREEN OUT - MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Have some experience with programmable logic controllers or off grid systems powered by solar, hydro, or wind sources.

I have some experience working on commercial or residential power systems. I HAVE THOROUGHLY DESCRIBED THIS EXPERIENCE IN MY RESUME.

JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN LICENSE: Within 6 months of start date, Journeyman Electrician license: requires a minimum of 8000 hours' work experience subject to the National Electrical Code.

A minimum of 6000 hours must be commercial/industrial. A maximum of 2000 hours may be residential.

A maximum of 1000 hours of trade-related classroom training and/or 1000 hours of power lineman experience may be part of the 8000 hours requirement. No maintenance hours will be accepted.

OSHA 1910.269 HIGH VOLTAGE ELEICTRICAL SAFETY: Required to complete OSHA 1910.269 High Voltage Electrical Safety, Confined Space Training and Lockout/Tagout Training, and obtain forklift operator's certification from the park, within six months of hiring.

If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration.

In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job.

Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone.

Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors.

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.

ICTAP/CTAP: Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection.

Well qualified means that the applicant meets the following: OPM qualification standards for the position; all selective placement factors, where applicable; special qualifying conditions that OPM has approved for the position, where applicable; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and is rated by the organization at least at the well qualified level on all competencies.

Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(2) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP.

This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of their most recent Performance Rating, and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location.

Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP/ICTAP eligible.

If you are selected for Federal employment, you will be required to fill out a Declaration of Federal Employment, OF-306, prior to being appointed to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation.

Failing to answer all questions truthfully and completely or providing false statements on your application may be grounds for not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work.

Also, you may be punished by fine or imprisonment (U.S. Code, Title 18, section 1001). Major Duties:

Maintains high voltage power lines, power generating equipment, underground power distribution systems with transformers, secondary power distribution and circuits used to supply a wide range of voltage, amperage, phase and frequency requirements to different types of Performs all preventive maintenance, operational checks, troubleshooting, tracing and locating defects and modification on all electrical systems park-wide, including primary/secondary distribution and hybrid and photovoltaic systems.

Works from building plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, repair manuals and related codes: National Electrical Code, Uniform Building Code, NFPA Life Safety Code, NFPA 70A Electrical Code for 1 and 2 family dwellings Determines proper and safe operation of electrical lines, circuits, systems equipment and controls.

Plans and layout routing of distribution lines, distribution panels, transformers, circuits and other electrical devices for proper electrical system operation.

What is Career-Seasonal: Career-Seasonal appointments are permanent positions and include the same benefits as Career appointments, but do not provide work on a year-round basis.

You will work from approximately 6-9 months (or more depending on the park) and you will be in a non-pay status for approximately 3-6 months (or less depending on the park).

Non pay status is dependent on the location of the position being hired.

NOTE: Not all available positions are career-seasonal positions; both full-time (all year employment) and career-seasonal positions are available.

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