You will serve as a HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRICIAN in the Production Division of NAVFAC NORTHWEST.

Duties

You will complete routine installation, maintenance, and repairs on electric power control equipment, distribution lines, or electric-generating equipment. You will complete inspections and preventative maintenance on electrical distribution systems. You will test and troubleshoot power distribution systems based on grounded and ungrounded electrical system theory. You will follow drawings or diagrams to perform work on circuits, distribution networks, or equipment interconnections.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver's license.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
• You must be able to wear a respirator and be respirator qualified.
• You must be able to pass a Pulmonary Function Test.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain applicable licenses to drive trucks with gross weight ratings of up to 10,000 pounds.
• You may be required to carry a portable radio or pager and maintain contact with supervisor or customer service center at all times.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.

Qualifications

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must 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 quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION. Your resume must show that you have the ability to perform common tasks under general supervision including: 1) Assisting in the repair or installation of high voltage electrical equipment; 2) Reading drawings and diagrams of distribution networks and equipment interconnections to perform high voltage electrical work; 3) Using hand tools, power tools, and/or a variety of electrical test equipment (e.g., ampmeters, voltmeter, meggers, graphic recorders, dressing tools, and transformers) to perform high voltage electrical tasks. **NOTE: This experience must be fully supported in your resume to be considered for the position .** Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. On a part-time basis, employee may perform duties as a team leader. Team leader duties include: assigning daily work; answering questions of other workers about procedures, policies, and service or maintenance tickets; ensuring tools, materials, plans, blueprints, etc. are available; reporting problems, work status and work progress to supervisor(s); demonstrating proper work methods and practices. Drives trucks with gross vehicle weight ratings of up to 10,000 pounds to transport materials and equipment to the worksite. Loads and unloads materials and equipment. Employee will be required to obtain and maintain applicable licenses. PHYSICAL EFFORTS: The employee frequently performs moderately heavy lifting, pulling, and carrying of equipment and material weighing up to 18 kilograms (40 pounds) and occasionally, lifts or pulls heavy cables and equipment weighing more than 23 kilograms (50 pounds) with the help of weight handling equipment or with assistance from workers. Works aloft on poles, at ground level, and in ground trenches or manholes. Work requires bending, stooping, climbing and standing for long periods. Must be able to distinguish colors and shades of colors. At times, works in awkward positions and restricted spaces where coordination of hands, legs and body are needed to perform tasks.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address NAVFAC NORTHWEST 1101 Tautog Circle Silverdale, WA 98314 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]