See CONDITIONS and QUALIFICATIONS for important information about this position. YOUR RESUME MUST SPECIFICALLY ADDRESS THE SCREEN OUT AND JOB ELEMENTS FOR THIS POSITION. Performs a variety of electrical assignments and projects required to operate and maintain electrical systems across various large multi-floor agency facilities. See DUTIES for additional responsibilities of this position.

Duties

Must be able to perform work without more than normal supervision. Receives assignments through Information Work Management System, supervisors or work leaders; responds to building emergencies; develops work plans and layouts from verbal requests and sketches to meet a variety of unique and critical requirements. Installs, modifies, repairs, maintains, troubleshoots, tests and operate electrical and electronic lines, circuits, systems and associated fixtures, controls, equipment, standby UPS systems, medium voltage switching stations and generators. Work requires nonstandard applications that lack clear precedent and require extensive modifications to fabricate, install, troubleshoot, and modify electrical and electronic controls, monitoring systems and equipment to meet unique conditions. Responsible for the power distribution lines and circuits that supply a wide range of voltage, amperage, phase, and frequency requirements to a variety of equipment. Works from building plans, wiring diagrams, drawings and electrical maintenance and repair manuals; plans and lays out routing, placement, size, gauge, balance, load, continuity and safe operation of lines, circuits, systems, equipment, and controls. Performs complete electrical wiring or rewiring projects for building segments and structures. Connects completed electrical circuits to power source and works on energized equipment.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required; Selective Service Registration, if applicable (www.sss.gov)
• Fingerprinting and background and/or security investigation may be required. Job offers are contingent on fingerprinting and background / security investigation results
• Selectees may be required to serve a 1 year probationary period
• Relocation expenses will not be paid
• All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement
• This position involves specific physical efforts, working conditions, shift requirements and/or protective gear requirements as described under QUALIFICATIONS below.
• See QUALIFICATIONS and ADDITIONAL INFORMATION sections for other conditions of this position.

Qualifications

To qualify for this WG-11 ELECTRICIAN position your resume must demonstrate: (1) the Screen Out AND (2) the six individual Job Elements (1) SCREEN OUT: ABILITY TO DO ELECTRICAL WORK WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION At a minimum, your work must not require more than regular spot checks or guidance during progress and upon completion. You must have a fundamental understanding of the electrical trade based on the following knowledge, skills and abilities: (1) knowledge of electrical theory; (2) skill in applying accepted trade practices; (3) ability to interpret and apply electrical instructions and (4) ability to use electrical tools. REQUIREMENT: Electricians in this position work without more than normal supervision and perform a variety of electrical assignments and projects required to operate and maintain electrical systems across various large multi-floor facilities. (2) JOB ELEMENTS: At a minimum, you must perform carpentry duties with minimal supervision and demonstrate the following: Equipment -- fundamental knowledge of electrical equipment and ability to perform common electrical work. Theory and Instruments - ability to apply electrical theory and use electrical instruments to carry out common electrical tasks. Technical Practices -- fundamental knowledge of the technical practices of the electrical trade and ability to apply those practices to perform common electrical task Electrical Drawings - ability to read and interpret standard electrical drawings and carry out common electrical tasks Tools -- occasional hands-on use of standard electrical tools to perform electrical work Troubleshooting -- with assistance, ability to perform visual, audible or mechanical checks of electrical systems and execute basic tests to detect common electrical problems YOUR RESUME MUST SPECIFICALLY ADDRESS THE SCREEN OUT AND JOB ELEMENTS FOR THIS POSITION. Reviewers can only rate you on the information you provide; if duties you perform are missing or incomplete, you may be rated ineligible. Do not simply list projects on which you work or describe your work in terms of general accomplishments or achievements. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement. If you are a federal contractor, do not identify yourself as a federal employee. CONDITIONS OF POSITION: Due to the nature of work in this position, the following conditions are essential for successful performance, and you must fully comply with these conditions to meet performance requirements. Successful performance of work in this position and adherence to these conditions will be assessed during the 1-year probationary period that may be served by new appointees (e.g., new to SSA and/or new to this series). (1) This is an emergency / mission-critical position. You may be called to work after-hours, on weekends and holidays. (2) You may be required to report to or remain at a duty station to perform critical services when employees are generally excused for all or part of a workday in emergency conditions. (3) You may be required to report during irregular hours and travel in hazardous weather conditions. (4) Electricians in this position are on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, year around. (5) Work is performed on ladders, scaffolds and platforms. Work requires frequent standing, stooping, bending, climbing, crouching, kneeling, arm movement and working in tiring uncomfortable positions and confined spaces. (6) Heavy exertion and physical strength are required at frequent intervals to handle heavy and bulky materials. May need to lift, carry and move equipment, tools and materials up to 50 pounds, unassisted, and occasionally lift or move heavier items with the assistance of lifting devices or other workers. (7) Work is usually performed indoors where light, heat and ventilation are adequate. However, some work is conducted outside in all types of weather. (8) Work may be performed under hot or cold conditions, on agency buildings requiring significant electrical and electronic modifications to both equipment and facilities. May be exposed to weather conditions and the hazards of working on and around scaffolds, ladders and confined spaces. (9) Electricians are subject to injury, such as electric shock, cuts, bruises, falls and burns. May be exposed to high noise levels. May be required to work in areas that are dusty, dirty and confined where ventilation, heating and cooling equipment has been shut off. (10) You will be required to report to SSA-HQ in Woodlawn, Maryland; relocation expenses will not be paid. (11) You may be required to support other agency buildings to provide critical services to sustain the operational needs of agency buildings. (12) You may be required to wear a uniform while working at the duty station. (13) Telework and Alternate Work Schedules are not authorized for this position; position is not authorized to be filled by outstationing. Information on Federal Wage System Qualifications can be found at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=Overview

Education

This position does not have an educational requirement.

If you successfully completed training relevant to this trade and want to have it considered as part of your evaluation, list that training on your resume rather than uploading certificates you received.

Contacts

• Address DCBFM - OFLM 6401 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21235 US
• Name: OPE Staffing DCBFM
• Phone: 410-965-1234
• Email: [email protected]