You will serve as a ELECTRICAL FIRE ALARM MECHANIC in the Public Works Department of NAVFAC SOUTHWEST.

Duties

You will troubleshoot systems and equipment (e.g., passive capacitance, ultrasonic and infra-red fire sensing equipment, annunciator systems, sensor monitoring equipment, commercial alarm systems) to verify operational working condition. You will operate instruments or equipment (e.g., transistor tester, oscilloscope, logic compactor, laptop computer, digital and meter-type vom, alarm eppom programmers) for alarm systems and special purpose test sets. You will review and approve final work products and plans developed by junior electrical employees to achieve desired results. You will maintain or modify functional subsystems integrated within fire protection alarm systems. You will use equipment manuals containing component and system operation instructions, theory of operations, schematics, wiring diagrams, and parts lists to complete work assignments. You will select and use tools to install and repair fire alarms or electronic systems, components, and devices.

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 wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a license for the operation of Fork Lift, High Lift (JLG) and/or Construction equipment, upon notification.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification within six months of appointment.

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: 1) Analyzing a variety of interrelated meter indications to detect abnormal operating conditions and make necessary corrections by adjusting controls; 2) Repairing, aligning, modifying, installing, and maintaining a variety of commercial alarm systems (i.e. Firetek, Notifier, Edwards, Control Instrument, Pyrotonics, Gamewell, and Radionic). I work under close supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address NAVFAC SOUTHWEST 750 Pacific Hwy San Diego, CA 92132 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]