Electrician

Full Job Description

This position is with the National Mall and Memorial Parks located in Washington, D.C.. Requirements Continued...

Applicants must be at least (1)18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program.

You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 2 nights per month. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes.

You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work. You will be considered emergency personnel. You must be capable of lifting at least 50 pounds.

Government Charge Card: You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority.

QUALIFICATIONS SELECTIVE FACTORS: This position requires that the incumbent must (1) possess and maintain a current and valid State Driver's license (or District of Columbia) and (2) have a Journeyman Electricians license.

A copy of your State or District of Columbia Driver's license and journeyman electricians license will need to be provided at the time of your application (Redact any and all pictures prior to submission).

If you are not able to provide proof that you possess a Driver's license or journeyman's license, your application will be withdrawn from consideration.

Candidates who do not meet this requirement by close of this announcement will receive no further consideration for this position.

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 Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic) Theory and Instruments (Electrical, Electronic) Used in Shop and Trade Practices Troubleshooting (Electrical) 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. Major Duties:

The major duties of the Electrician position include, but are not limited to, the following: Appropriately apply the National Electric code (NEC) to projects in order to select the correct materials and methods for an installation or repair.

Assists in the park's annual preventive maintenance schedule and annual operating programs for the electric shop.

Provide technical advice, guidance, and support in the oversight of existing and proposed park facility buildings and utilities.

Must be able to plan and lay out electrical systems from drawing and must interface new work with existing systems. Responsible for identifying and correcting job safety and health hazards.