HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRICIAN

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. 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 a High Voltage Electrician without more than normal supervision. The ability to perform the work of a High Voltage Electrician without more than normal supervision to include tasks such as: performing basic electrical repair work; following blueprints or instructions for common electrical maintenance tasks ; and/or applying electronic principles to installation of electrical equipment. – Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision Ability to Use and Maintain Hand Tools (Electrical Work) Ability to Use Electrical Drawings Knowledge of Electrical Equipment Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic) Theory and Instruments (Electrical, Electronic) Used in Shop and Trade Practices Troubleshooting (Electrical) PHYSICAL EFFORT: Frequently perform moderately heavy lifting, pulling and carrying of equipment and material up to 40 pounds and occasionally, lifting or pulling heavy cables and equipment weighing more than 50 pounds, with the help of weight handling equipment or assistance from other workers. Physical aspects include: crouching, standing, kneeling and stoop while installing, repairing, testing electrical equipment. Aerial work is accomplished by climbing or using a bucket truck. Work requires bending, stooping, climbing or standing for long periods while performing electrical work. WORKING CONDITIONS: Works outside most of the time, subject to extremes of weather conditions and in close proximity to high voltage lines and equipment. Work requires extensive pole climbing with some work in underground facilities. Subject to injury by contact with high voltage lines, broken bones in falls from poles, strains form awkward positions, and less serious cuts and bruises when handling tools and materials. Drives in all types of traffic and weather and is exposed to the possibility of serious accidents. Subject to cuts, bruises, and broken bones as a result of accidents while driving or when loading and unloading vehicles.
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. This is a developmental position with non-competitive promotion potential to the WG-08 and WG-10 level after meeting training requirements.