This announcement uses the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service. Please see "How to Apply Section" for specific details on applying for this position.

Duties

Responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical service and equipment at the Fort Mifflin Project Office Facility is supplied by a primary source of 4160 volts which is distributed throughout the installation through underground electrical lines. Performs the full range of Marine Electrical installation, maintenance and repair on floating plant (exclusive of Hopper Dredges) assigned to the Fort Mifflin Project Office. Troubleshoots, diagnoses and overhauls a variety of electrical devices ranging from small 1/4 horsepower to 150 horsepower units and generators ranging from 2KW to 200KW. Repairs, troubleshoots, and installs heating equipment and auxiliary mechanisms including oil and/or gas fired furnaces, water heaters, space heaters, boilers, automatic controls, convertors, piping, pumps, and related heating components Responsible for the maintenance of a great variety of equipment and systems such as electrical steering, control panels, propulsion motors, generators, etc. Maintains PAD mounted transformers and underground cables. Performs plumbing duties which involve installing and repairing new and existing utility, supply, and disposal systems and equipment.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• May be subject to a one year probationary period
• Incumbent must possess and maintain a valid state drivers license.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of an Electrician without more than normal supervision. Your resume must demonstrate that you have the ability to perform common tasks such as installing, maintaining, and repairing of electrical service and equipment; and/or maintaining a variety of equipment and systems such as electrical steering, control panels, propulsion motors, generators, etc.; and/or troubleshooting a variety of electrical devices. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Job Elements:The skills, knowledge, abilities, and personal characteristics listed below are important to succeed in the job: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision(Screen-out Element) Knowledge of Electrical Equipment Theory and Instruments (Electrical, Electronic) Used in Shop and Trade Practices Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Ability To Use Electrical Drawings Ability to Use and Maintain Hand Tools (Electrical Work) Trouble shooting (electrical) PHYSICAL EFFORT: Makes repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding and platforms as well as where the parts are in difficult to reach places (i.e., hull of launch). Requires standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in tiring, uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts, carries, and sets up tools, equipment and parts that occasionally weigh in excess of 40 lbs. WORKING CONDITION: Subject to shocks, burns, and electrocution (if safety practices are not strictly followed) when working with live wires and equipment. May work in close quarters. Outside maintenance tasks can usually be deferred during bad weather. Subject to falls during occasional work on poles. When working on floating plant, subject to drowning in case of an accident. Plumbing duties occasionally require making repairs in areas where unpleasant odors are present.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address RD-W2SF04 US ARMY ENGINEER DIST-PHILADELPHIA DO NOT MAIL Philadelphia, PA 19103 US
• Name: David Evinger
• Phone: 267-284-6513
• Email: [email protected]