Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain DoD Personnel to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as journeyman Electrician. Installs, maintains and repairs electric wiring systems.

Duties

Serve as a journeyman Electrician for the Directorate of Public Works. Install, maintain and repair electric wiring systems, related switches, distribution panels and outlet boxes, as well as a wide variety of electrical fixtures, tools and appliances. Follow maintenance schedules and inspections of work orders Perform maintenance services and diagnose system or equipment malfunction and repairs. Inspect, maintain, repair, test and adjust electrical buzzers and bell circuits, light sockets, lighting fixtures, fans, switches, office and heating appliances, fire alarms, rheostats, thermostats and electrical drills, grinders and shop equipment. Test various equipment and systems by use of voltmeter, ammeter, wattmeter, megger and ohmmeter, etc. Perform preventive maintenance on emergency generators. Prepare bill of materials and wiring layout sketches as required by supervisor to accomplish repair or upgrade of equipment and lighting.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Subject to emergency call backs and must carry a pager and/or a cell phone.
• Occasionally required to perform duties at other than normal duty hours such as weekends, evenings, nights, and holidays.
• Overtime will be required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within 6 months of entrance on duty date based on course availability and government funding.
• Must obtain and maintain a Massachusetts Hoisting Engineer License (for operation of graders and front-end loaders) within 6 months of entrance on duty date based on course availability and government funding.
• Must obtain and maintain forklift certification and license within 6 months of entrance on duty date based on course availability and government funding.
• Must pass a pre-employment and annual physicals.
• This is a Testing-Designated Position (TDP). the selectee must pass a pre-employment drug test and is subject to random alcohol and drug testing, and drug testing when there is reasonable suspicion of the use of illegal drugs.

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. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Electrician without more than normal supervision. Perform common duties of an Electrician to include: wiring systems, disassembly and assembly work, install brackets, shelves and racks, remove and replace controls and fixtures; and repair wiring. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Selective Placement Factor: This position has a selective placement factor which must be met prior to employment and for continued employment. This position requires a state issued electrical journeyman or greater license. NOTE: You MUST submit a copy of your state issued electrical journeyman or greater license with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. Physical Effort: Makes repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding and platforms and where parts of the system worked on are in hard to reach places. Required to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts, carries and sets up tools, equipment and parts that weigh up to 50 pounds. Occasionally lifts and carries items that weigh over 50 pounds with assistance from other workers or equipment. Working Conditions: Work is done inside buildings and outside, where the incumbent is exposed to weather conditions. Work is usually dirty, dusty and greasy and occasionally noisy. Frequently exposed to the possibility of broken bones, electrical shock and burns. May be required to wear personal protective equipment and clothing (e.g., safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, etc.).

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address FU-W1DC04 US ARMY IMCOM-USAG FT DIX DO NOT MAIL Devens, MA 01434 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk