About the Position: The incumbent works under the supervision of the Power Plant Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent and receives technical direction when necessary from a Power Plant Senior Electrician who gives advice and instructions on special or complex features of the work. Works from drawings or sketches within prescribed standards and in compliance with operation and maintenance manuals, regulations, directives and various instruction manuals furnished by equipment manufacturers.

Duties

The incumbent works under the general supervision of the designated supervisor who makes assignments in the form of work orders or sketches and provides any pertinent instruction with respect to coordination with other crafts or individuals. Performs work on own initiative and individually, or as a member of a crew, and is responsible for the quantity, quality, and timeliness of work in accordance with accepted trade practices and established procedures. Assumes responsibility for completion of tasks in a manner that will ensure incumbent’s safety and the safety of others. Must possess the skill to do diagnostic evaluation and troubleshooting of complex electrical equipment, control circuitry, and large power apparatus. Must have skill in the use complex test equipment to perform analysis and troubleshooting.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Incumbent may be required to sign a DA Form 5019, Condition of Employment for Certain Civilian Positions Identified Critical Under the Department of the Army Drug-Free Federal Workplace Program.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to pass pre-employment and regular physical screenings to determine fitness for duty.
• Incumbent must sign a mobility agreement.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesDefense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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. 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 an Power Plant Electrician A without more than normal supervision. 1) Conducts inspections on a routine and non-routine basis ascertaining that equipment is functioning properly and establishing needs for repair; 2) troubleshoots and diagnoses electrical equipment failures for necessary repairs and/or installation of equipment for the correction of outages and improper operation and 3) operates and tests equipment manually when it is dismantled and reassembled. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal SupervisionAbility To Use and Maintain Hand Tools (Electrical Work)Knowledge of Electrical EquipmentTechnical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) PHYSICAL EFFORT: Work tasks require that the incumbent be capable of rapid simultaneous mental and muscular coordination in conjunction with eye and hand coordination to operate switches and controls in accordance with meter indications. In order to perform the maintenance, inspection and operation of power station equipment the incumbent will lift, carry, and heave objects 45 pounds and over, climb and reach above the shoulders, stand, sit, crawl and kneel for prolonged periods of time and performs repeated bending. Operation of cranes, pickups and other motor vehicles is required. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed in the project powerhouse, other structures, and outdoors. The incumbent is exposed to noise, extremes of heat or cold, dirt, oils, greases, dust, energized equipment, moving machinery, odors, and fumes. Works around and over water, in damp drafty areas, and at various heights. May work with a variety of toxic or caustic materials. There is a possibility of cuts, burns, falls, and electrical shock. The incumbent must wear all appropriate safety equipment and protective clothing, and successfully complete and maintain all occupational health requirements.

Contacts

• Address RL-W2SR04 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-MOBILE DO NOT MAIL Mobile, AL 36628 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk