Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT REPAIRER WG-2854-07 potential WG-2854-10 is to test, troubleshoot, modify, repair, and overhaul a variety of complex electrical equipment that has been removed from ground support or industrial equipment, wheeled heavy duty vehicles, missiles, aircraft, etc.
In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C. TARGETED POSITION: This position is a developmental (e.g.: WG-07 Target WG-10) position. This position may be filled at any grade level. Individual selected may be promoted without further competition, upon meeting all legal and regulatory requirements. Starting salary indicated on this vacancy announcement is for the (WG-07). Attainment of knowledge, skills, and abilities is required before promotion to the next higher grade and is dependent on demonstrated ability to perform the duties of the next higher grade level, meeting all regulatory requirements, and recommendation for promotion by the supervisor. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed. Military Spouse candidates exercising their preference will be placed at the full performance level, if considered to be best qualified and selected. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-2800 Electrical Installation and Maintenance Family. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed and 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 the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. The screen out element for this position is: Ability to Do the Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision. JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of electrical equipment Theory and instruments (Electrical, Electronic) used in shop and trade practices Technical practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic) Ability to use electrical drawings Ability to use and maintain hand tools (electrical work) Trouble Shooting (Electrical) PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Frequently required to stand on hard surfaces for extended periods and bend, stoop, and work in tiring and sometimes uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts and carries, unassisted, items that weigh up to 40 pounds. Occasionally lifts items that weigh over 40 pounds with assistance from other workers or with weight handling equipment. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Employee typically works in well lighted, heated, and ventilated areas. Subject to cuts, burns, chemical irritations, strains, electrical shock, and abrasions while repairing and handling equipment. Exposed to unpleasant conditions from dirt, solvents, fuel, fumes, oil, and grease. Follows prescribed safety practices and uses safety equipment such as earplugs, face shields, gloves, hard hats, glasses and safety shoes.
Troubleshoot, repair, modify, and overhaul a variety of complex electrical equipment such as supervisory control and relay systems, automatic alternator synchronizing equipment, temperature amplifiers and controls, speed sensing units, selsyn and amplidyne units, or other similar integrated groupings of electrical equipment and related controls containing printed and miniaturized electronic control circuitry. Set up and operate computer controlled automatic test equipment (ATE) to run established and new diagnostic programs in various operational and functional test modes to perform pretest and final checkout of electrical/electronic and interrelated systems. Use tools, such as screwdrivers, pliers, wire cutters, strippers, driJls, soldering irons and microsoldering units, and crimping devices, and shop machinery. Utilize safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment.