High Voltage Electrical Worker (Open to both U.S. Citizens and Federal Employees)

Full Job Description

This position is located in the National Defense Reserve Fleet (NDRF), Office of Ship Operations, Office of the Associate Administrator for National Security, Maritime Administration (MARAD).

The National Defense Reserve Fleet (NDRF) is the anchorage site for numerous laid-up of merchant and military ships of all types and designs that are maintained according to their assigned status in an appropriate seaworthy condition.

Qualifications for the position are based on the training, experience, or other requirements that determine which applicants would be able to perform satisfactorily in the position to be filled.

To qualify for the WG-08, your experience should include experience equal or equivalent to the following: The ability to assist in operating Vacuum Switches, power distribution centers, control power transformers, electrical lockouts, mechanical lockouts, time over current relays, instantaneous ground sensors, ground monitor relays and all other electrical components associated with these types of electrical systems.

Your application will also be rated on the following job elements: Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision Troubleshooting (electrical) Knowledge of electrical equipment Ability to use electrical drawings Ability to provide production support services Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Theory and Instruments (Electrical, Electronic) Used in Shop and Trade Practices 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. Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

If you do not meet the minimum levels in the ability to do the work OR if you do not meet the minimum level overall, you will be disqualified. Major Duties:

The High Voltage Electrical Worker: Assists in a wide variety of electrical inspections, tests, trouble-shooting, repairs, splicing (high, medium, and low voltage), power distribution, maintenance and installation of high voltage power distribution systems(from 4,000 to 13,200 VAC), 480 VAC, 220 VAC, 11 O VAC, 220 VDC, 110 VDC, 24 VDC and 12 VDC electrical cables, switches, transformers, and other components associated with these electrical systems.

Assists in performing all types of high and low voltage cable splicing which includes above ground, underground, underwater performed on a floating barge and shipboard.

Performs electrical system and equipment maintenance and repair aboard ships, fleet service craft, and around the facility when directed.

The ideal candidate has knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety requirements and National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements associated with the various electrical systems.

NOTE: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.

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

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.

DRUG TEST: This position has been determined to be a critical safety/security position as defined in the Department of Transportation (DOT) Order, DOT 3910.1D entitled "Drug and Alcohol-Free Departmental Workplace." If selected for the position you will be required to submit to a pre-employment/pre-appointment drug test, you will also be subject to Random Drug Testing.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT HEALTH ASSESSMENT: If selected for the position you will be required to complete a pre-employment/pre-appointment medical examination and Functional Capacity Examination.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Applicants may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).

DEU REQUIREMENTS: Applicants selected under delegated examining procedures may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).