ELECTRICIAN

Full Job Description

You will serve as an Electrician in the Electrical/Electronic Shop (Code 950), Production Resources Department Manager (Code 901), Production Resources Department) Code 900) at NORFOLK 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: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION.

Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical specifications to lay out and execute work.

Ability to skillfully use various electrical test equipment, including multimeters, meggers, and ammeters, to diagnose and verify electrical systems.

Ability to apply a working knowledge of shipboard electrical installation techniques, processes, and safety regulations.

Ability to safely and effectively operate a variety of power equipment (such as drill presses and hydraulic punches) and hand tools (like grinders and wrenches).

Ability to apply electrical trade theory and concepts to perform both routine and complex tasks across all disciplines of the trade with minimal supervision.

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=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements 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 will perform the installation, electrical hook-up, and check-out of interior communications systems, alarm systems, power and lighting systems, motors, generators, and switchboards.
• You will lay out work from blueprints and technical drawings, installing essential infrastructure such as wireways, cable racks, and associated cabling to interconnect the ship's electrical systems.
• You will troubleshoot, repair, and/or replace damaged or faulty electrical components, assemblies, and circuitry to identify and resolve system issues.
• You will work with test directors, using blueprints and technical manuals to test electrical systems and ensure they meet operational performance guidelines.
• You will coordinate and arrange the work of several trades based on blueprints, specifications, and instructions to complete assigned tasks efficiently.