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Duties

In this position, you will: Inspect, test, and repair transformers, circuit breakers, underground cables, and high-voltage distribution systems operating at 13,800/7200 volts Install, modify, and maintain high-voltage electrical equipment and control systems Use diagnostic tools such as meggers and voltmeters to identify and resolve faults in electrical systems Plan and perform installation, maintenance, and repair tasks in accordance with safety standards Splice and repair underground cables using appropriate tools and techniques Interpret electrical drawings and schematics to guide maintenance and repair work

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment
• Satisfactory completion of a pre-employment medical examination
• This position requires call back or emergency overtime
• Bargaining Unit Position: Yes - Washington Area Metal Trades Council (WAMTC), AFL-CIO

Qualifications

There are no specific length or level of experience requirements. The applicant's overall background of experience, education, and training must clearly demonstrate the ability to perform high-voltage electrician duties, such as inspecting, testing, and repairing high-voltage systems without more than normal supervision Applicants must pass the screen-out question and achieve an overall score of at least fifty (50%) or higher on the applicant assessment. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification System for Trade and Labor Occupations Handbook. If requesting reconsideration of your qualification determination, please refer to the following site: Applicant Reconsideration.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Gaithersburg Facility Maintenance Division 100 Bureau Drive Gaithersburg, MD 20899 US
• Name: Tailor Thompson
• Email: tailor.thompson@nist.gov