This position is located within the Facilities Engineering unit of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility for the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in Manhattan, KS. In this position, you will perform many different processes related to operating, maintaining, modifying, testing, and evaluating electronic equipment.

Duties

Utilize a wide variety of test equipment such as test meters, Voltmeters, ammeters, watt meters and ohmmeters. Possess knowledge of wire size, type and arrangement for proper and safe operation of electrical systems. Supply sketches for all changes and modifications of original and new installation for as-built drawings. Troubleshoot VFD (Variable Frequency Drive) and some of their components. Troubleshoot electrical distribution systems, oil and dry transformers, motor control centers, a wide range of voltage (15 KV (kilovolt) level and under), amperage, phase and frequency systems. Employ building plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings and electrical maintenance and repair manuals to plan and lay out the work. Perform tasks involving the use of electrical hand tools and power equipment such as power drills and conduit benders.

Requirements

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.
• Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify at https://www.e-verify.gov/
• Motor Vehicle or Commercial Driver's License Required.
• Drug Test Required.
• Special/Physical Requirements/Demands.
• SAC and full background investigation required for positions working with BSL-3 (or higher) agents, or in BSL-3/BSL-4 facilities.
• This is an essential/emergency position; the incumbent is required to report to duty during emergencies, critical periods, or during times when the Government is closed due to inclement weather or budget cut-off.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position you must meet the following by the closing date of the vacancy announcement:11/02/2023. Qualifications will be determined under the Job Element Rating System X-118C, Qualifications Standard Handbook. While a specific length of time and experience is not required for most Wage Grade positions, you must show through experience and training that you possess the best qualified level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of this position. Qualification requirements emphasize the quality of experience, not necessarily the length. The responses to the questionnaire and your resume should be in significant detail to provide the person rating your application with a good understanding of your ability to do the job, technical knowledge, work, and training experience, etc. (For example You must have the ability to perform the duties of a, Electricianwithout more than normal supervision (Screen Out)). Applicants who do not meet the SCREEN OUT ELEMENT will not be given further consideration. Physical Effort Incumbent performs duties in crawl spaces, on ladders and scaffolding. Ability to operate boom trucks. Work requires close hand and eye coordination, active walking, prolonged periods of standing on concrete floors, climbing, bending, reaching and working in cramped positions or crowded areas or confined spaces (manholes). Ability to lift equipment or material weighing up to 75 lbs. Working Conditions Incumbent usually performs work inside of heated building, but may be required to work on equipment located outside of buildings and on rooftops. Incumbent is subject to the possibility of broken bones, electrical shock, bums, infection, mechanical injury, gas, cuts, bruises, fumes, dirt and grease. Clothing changes are provided by NADC while at a duty station. May be required to shower prior to reporting to duty station in accordance with entrance/exit safety protocols for specific areas of the Center. Safety equipment must be used when required. Incumbent is required to wear a full-faced respirator when working in biological control settings.

Education

This position does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Agricultural Research Service 2150 Centre Avenue Building D, Suite 300 Fort Collins, CO 80526 US
• Name: Robert Green
• Phone: (703) 259-9392
• Email: [email protected]