About the Position: Applies Journey-man Level knowledge of electrical properties, principles and accepted maintenance concepts to provide extensive maintenance support to the installation serviced by the Directorate of Public Works.

Duties

Installs, maintains, modifies, troubleshoots, tests, and repairs electrical wiring systems, related switches, controls, distribution panels, and outlet boxes, as well as a wide variety of electrical fixtures, tools and appliances. Plan, lay out, install, modify, troubleshoot, and repair a variety of complete systems as well as any parts of these systems. Interpret and apply the National Electrical Code, local codes, building plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and engineering drawings. Operate various motor vehicles to commute to and from job sites and/or to obtain/ deliver supplies and equipment. Inspects, maintains, cleans, repairs, tests, and adjusts a variety of equipment. Tests circuits and equipment by use of voltmeter, ammeter, and wattmeter. Measures, cuts, threads, bends, assembles, and installs conduits, inserting, splicing and connecting wires to fixtures, outlets, switches, receptacles, and power source. Repairs lighting systems or other systems atop antenna or water towers. Responsible for minor vehicle maintenance of vehicles used on the job.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid AK drivers license.
• Must be able to lift and carry items that weigh over 20 lbs. and occasionally may lift and carry items that weigh up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Applicants must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program requirements as outlined in the DoD Instruction 1315.19 at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/131519p.pdf.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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 an Electrician without more than normal supervision. I am able to preform common duties. I can service wiring systems, perform disassemble and assembly work, install brackets, shelves and racks, remove and replace controls and fixtures, and repair wiring. 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. Ability To Do The Work Of The position Without More Than Normal SupervisionAbility To Use and Maintain Hand Tools (Electrical Work)Ability To Use Electrical DrawingsKnowledge of Electrical EquipmentTechnical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)Theory and Instruments (Electrical Electronic) Used in Shop and Trade PracticesTrouble shooting (electrical) PHYSICAL EFFORT: Work requires the incumbent to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and work in uncomfortable positions. The incumbent frequently lifts, carries, and sets up tools, equipment, and parts that weigh up to 20 lbs and occasionally may lift and carry items that weigh up to 50 lbs. Must have normal color perception to determine colors of various wires. WORKING CONDITIONS: Works inside buildings and shops and outside. Subject to contact with dirt, dust, and grease; shocks and burns from high voltage; cuts and bruises. May be required to work atop water and antenna towers up to 180 feet in height, with danger to self from working at extreme heights. Incumbent may sometimes be required to make repairs and installations outside in inclement weather and in work areas that are noisy. Occasionally may be exposed to possibility of broken bones, electrical shock and burns and frequently exposed to possibility of cuts and bruises. The incumbent of this position is on occasion exposed to toxic chemicals of various kinds, fibrous glass and extreme heat in confined spaces and working areas. Duty location is in Alaska and will subject employee to extreme weather conditions including wind, rain, snow and temperatures exceeding 50 degrees below zero due to emergency situations.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job there is no education substitution for experience, you must qualify based on specialized experience.

Contacts

• Address EV-APF-W6L71B-US ARMY INSTALLATION MGMT CMD DO NOT MAIL FORT GREELY, AK 99731 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk