Do you have experience working on high voltage electrical systems? If so, we are looking for exceptionally talented and motivated individuals with High Voltage Electrician experience who want to play a significant role in a dynamic organization, consider joining the NIH Office of Research Facilities (ORF) today! For more information, visit the ORF website.

Duties

Working as an High Voltage Electrician with the Office of Research Facilities (ORF), you will: Dismantle, repair, and assemble asynchronous and induction motors, motor generators, protective relays, and high voltage circuit breakers. Pull in conductor, assemble bus bars, phase out and connects conductors. Perform emergency cut-outs and substitutions and power lines and equipment, sometimes working on distribution systems when they are energized. Repair electrical auxiliary equipment in the boiler and refrigeration plants. Install, repair, and maintain complex electric power generating and distributing equipment, trues commutators, and slip rings of rotary equipment. Perform routine and advanced test procedures to enable testing of all devices and equipment on the system.

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.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Applicants must meet all qualifications requirements within thirty (30) calendar days of the closing date of this announcement, including time in grade.
• If selected, you must pass a pre-employment medical examination.
• This position is designated as an "emergency essential" please see Additional Information section for more information.
• This position has physical requirements, see Additional Information section.
• The selectee must possess and maintain a valid state motor vehicle license.
• This position requires night shifts, regular or rotational shifts, holiday hours, weekends.
• This position has on-call or call-back requirements.
• If selected, you will be covered by a bargaining unit (union).

Qualifications

Applicants 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 craft and trades 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: Ability to do the work without more than normal supervision. (screen out) Knowledge of electrical equipment. Theory and instruments (Electrical, Electronic) used in shop and trades practices. Technical practices (theoretical, precise, artistic.) Ability to use electrical drawings. Ability to use and maintain hand tools (Electrical Work). Troubleshooting (electrical). To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Ensure you support your self-ratings with the information you provide in your application. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. 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/12627943

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: Stephanie Paylor
• Phone: 301-480-1865
• Email: [email protected]