Job Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as a Journeyman Level Electrician at Howard Hanson Dam, Ravensdale, WA.

Job Description

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) ELECTRICIAN~ without more than normal supervision. Must have the ability to perform some tasks of an Electrician such as read wiring diagrams that specify where wiring, cables, and fixtures and controls are installed. I am able to maintain and repair electrical wiring, controls, equipment and fixtures; make repairs such as tightening connections, insulating bare wire, and soldering loose leads to contact points. I am able to use a variety of test equipment such as test light, megger, voltmeter, power meter set, and other electrical meters to locate malfunctions. I have selected and used hand and power tools such as screw drivers, crimpers, wire strippers, pliers, wire cutters and soldering irons. I am able to troubleshoot problems by observation and with simple instruments, such as meggers or voltmeters where the faulty unit is an individual circuit (less than a complete system) and is easily located. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Repairs and installations are sometimes made from ladders and platforms and where the parts of the system are hard to reach. This requires standing, stooping, bending, kneeling and working in uncomfortable positions. Lifts and carries parts and equipment that weigh up to 50 pounds or more. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is done inside and outside, often in inclement weather. Subject to cuts, bruises, burns, electrical shock, and contact with grease and dirt. Required wearing protective clothing and safety equipment. Works on voltage up to multi-phase 440 volts.