Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to install, modify, test, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair electric power controlling equipment and/or distribution lines. Hourly Salary Range: $27.44 - $32.02

Duties

Install, modify, test, repair, and maintain transformers, converters, regulators, cables, switches, circuit breakers, mechanical and electronic systems, and other circuit elements found in substations. Install, modify, connect, inspect, and repair overhead and underground electrical distribution lines. Troubleshoot distribution circuits and generating and controlling equipment. Apply safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean work environment. Use and maintain various hand and power tools and test equipment such as oscillators, meggers, phase sticks, phase rotation meters, digital test equipment, and cable locating and fault-finding equipment.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service. See Legal and Regulatory Guide
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Position may be subject to random drug testing. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur
• Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Position requires the ability to discern colors and contrast
• May be required to possess a valid operator’s license in order to drive a motor vehicle to and from work sites
• May be required to procure a government operator’s permit or obtain a commercial driver’s license to drive and/or operate special electrical repair trucks and/or obtain a flight line drivers license
• A physical is required
• Visually checks the work of contractors for compliance with contract specifications on new construction
• Employee must maintain current certifications

Qualifications

QUALIFICATION: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for High Voltage Electrician at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/classifying-federal-wage-system-positions/standards/2800/fws2810.pdf. 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 thorough experience and training that you possess and 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 . 1. Ability to do the work of a High Voltage Electrician without more than normal supervision (Screen out element). JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of Electrical Equipment such as high voltage electrical equipment and distribution lines such as transformers, switches, circuit breakers, recording instruments, control systems series and parallel circuits, line loading, line losses. 2. Knowledge of theory and instruments used in shop and trade practices. 3. Knowledge of technical practices and maintain high voltage electric power-controlling equipment and/or distribution lines without more than normal supervision. 4. Ability to use electrical drawings, blueprint, circuit diagrams and electronic schematics. 5. Ability to use and maintain hand tools such as oscillators, phase sticks and rotation meters. 6. Ability to trouble shoot high voltage electric power-controlling equipment. 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 EFFORT: 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 other workers. Work 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. WORKING CONDITIONS: Works indoors and outdoors. Expose to danger from explosions of equipment and cables in manholes and vaults, as well as danger from high voltage electrical shock, burns from solder, broken bones, cuts, and bruises. Exposed to heat and noise when working in substations, to extremes of weather when working outdoors and to unpleasant odors and wet slippery surfaces when working in manholes. Subject to electrical burns while working around high voltage electrical lines, broken bones from falls from poles, and strains from awkward work positions. Also exposed to chemicals such as insulting oils from transformers and oil switches. Use protective devices such as earplugs, safety hats, and nonconductive gloves and footwear.

Contacts

• Address Moody AFB 23 Flying Tiger Way Moody AFB, GA 31699 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]