If you are an Electrician with novel and complex electrical construction, repair, renovation, troubleshooting and diagnostics experience, and you want to play a significant role in a dynamic organization, then consider joining the NIH Office of Research Facilities (ORF). For more information, visit http://orf.od.nih.gov/

Duties

Working as an Electrician with the Office of Research Facilities (ORF), you will: Work from building plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, and maintenance and repair manuals to determine the necessary and proper repairs and/or replacements. Conduct test of installed equipment for assembly of components and ensure compliance with technical orders, manufacturers' handbooks and local procedures. Analyze diagnostic test readings and operating conditions and isolate system malfunctions. Use a wide variety of test equipment including test lamps, multimeters, circuit analyzers, circuit breaker testers, voltage recording meters, meggers, watt meters, ohmmeters, and ammeters. Maintain bench stock levels of parts, materials, tools, and equipment at prescribed levels. Work on secondary distribution lines and circuits used to supply distribution panels, switchgears, power and control circuits, electrical intrusion alarm and fire alarm systems; emergency warning systems; cathodic protection systems; high intensity lighting systems; and related equipment.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment.
• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• This position requires shift work.
• This is a Tier 1 Emergency Essential position.
• This position has on-call or call-back requirements.
• This position has physical requirements, please see additional information section.
• The selectee must possess and maintain a valid state motor vehicle license.
• Applicants for this position must pass a pre-employment medical examination.

Qualifications

You will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C. 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 through experience and training that you possess the level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position. The approved job elements for this occupation are listed as follows: 1. Ability to do the work of the position with minimum supervision. 2. Knowledge of electrical equipment. 3. Theory and instruments (electrical, electronic) used in shop and trade practices. 4. Technical practices (theoretical, precise, artistic). 5. Ability to use electrical drawings. 6. Ability to use and maintain hand tools (electrical work). 7. Trouble shooting (electrical). You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12170696

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Dr Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: Alfred Newman
• Phone: 301-827-9708
• Email: [email protected]