Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to install, fabricate, modify, test, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair various interior/exterior high, medium, and low voltage electrical power generation, distribution and associated electronic control systems.

Duties

- Plans, designs, coordinates, installs, modifies, tests, repairs, and maintain transformers, converters, regulators, cables, switches, sectionalizes, circuit breakers, mechanical and electronic systems, and other circuit elements. - Plans, constructs, modifies, connects, inspects, locates and repairs overhead and underground electrical distribution ines. - Troubleshoots and maintains distribution circuits, airfield lighting, lightning protection systems (LPS), generating and controlling equipment. - Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment. - Uses and maintains 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 www.sss.gov
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Position requires the ability to discern colors, contrast, and depth.
• The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle and/or special electrical repair truck. An appropriate, valid driver’s license is required for the position.
• The employee may be required to complete and maintain required training/certification with security, safety, OSHA, code compliance, and other training deemed necessary for the position.
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, including shift work. Work may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Emergency overtime and/or callback or be in an on-call basis may be required.
• Visually checks the works of contractors for compliance with contract specifications on new construction.
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing.
• Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.
• Incentive MAY be offered for up to $10K for a 24-month service commitment.
• Recruitment/Relocation incentive may be authorized for this position.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-2800, Electrical Installation and Maintenance Family. 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 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 ???????the ability to do the work of a High Voltage Electrician without more than normal supervision. 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 technical practices in order to plan, lay out, and complete maintenance or repair work needed for high voltage equipment and lines and high voltage electrical equipment and distribution lines such as transformers, switches, circuit breakers, recording instruments, control systems, series and parallel, circuits, line loading, and line losses. 2. Knowledge of electrical and electronic theory and instruments used in shop and trade practices, and of troubleshooting and locating defects and trouble spots. 3. Knowledge of safety regulations, procedures, and practices of high voltage work, including what equipment to use when working on live circuits. 4. Skill in using and maintaining electrical tools and test equipment such as oscillators, phase sticks and rotation meters, digital test equipment, fault finding equipment, ammeters, voltmeters, meggers, graphic recorders, megohmmeters, dressing tools, wire tongs, wire tong supports, insulated tension links, tie sticks, and insulated hoods/covers and tools. 5. Ability to use electrical drawings, blueprints, circuit diagrams, and electronic schematics. 6. Ability to install, modify, test, repair, troubleshoot, and maintain high voltage electric power-controlling equipment and/or distribution lines and associated electronic control systems. 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. Exposed 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, noise, and vibration 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 insulating oil from transformers and oil switches. Involves working in up to 120-foot bucket trucks, on ladders, on and around rotting machinery, and energized electrical equipment. Use PPE such as glasses, earplugs, safety hats, respirator, and nonconductive gloves and footwear.

Contacts

• Address Dyess AFB 417 3rd Sreet Suite 110 Dyess AFB, TX 79607 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]