Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship is required
- This is a National Security Position has been designated as Non-critical Sensitive. The incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration) Total salary varies depending on location of position
- Individuals tentatively selected for drug testing designated positions will be required to submit to urinalysis screening for illegal drugs prior to appointment and are subjected to random drug testing.
- Required to participate in the direct deposit program
- The incumbent must adhere to DoD Standards of Conduct
- The incumbent is required to pass a pre-employment and yearly physical examination for this position.
- The incumbent must wear a uniform, safety boots, and protective equipment.
- This position has been designated as Mission Essential.
- This position may require you to work other than normal hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays and/or overtime.
- Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.
Qualifications
In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below.
Qualifying 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.
You resume must reflect your ability to do the work of an Electronic Power Controller without more than normal supervision: operating, maintaining, repairing, and diagnosing failures in diesel engines and electric generators and large DC power systems such as battery strings, and monitoring distribution of generated current
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including Military service or 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.
Candidates must describe how they meet the qualifying experience within the body of their resume.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
For short periods of time pulling and tugging tools is required. Regular standing, stooping, and reaching are required in servicing this equipment. Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is performed in a well heated, lighted, and ventilated area except for that time when diesel engines are in operation and discharge fumes are not fully removed by the exhaust system. The environment is hazardous due to high noise levels, live electrical equipment, and moving parts on engines and the generators. Subject to call on a 24 - hour basis and rotation to any of the three shifts on a forty-hour, five- day-week. When work is being performed in an asbestos containment area, special precautions must be taken. These include but are not limited to following the guidelines for working above ceilings and for wearing protective equipment such as tyvek suits and
respirators. Protective equipment is required while working with other hazards as well.
All qualifications must be met at the closing date of this announcement.
Education
Education is not substitutable of for experience for this position.
Benefits
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the applicant questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.
The Assessment Questionnaire takes approximately 15 minutes to complete and collects information on your education, training and experience related to the following critical competencies:
- Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision
- Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Other Than Blueprint Reading)
- Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc.
- Operation of Job Family Specify Equipment, Machinery, etc.
- Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic)
- Use of Measuring Instruments
You can preview the Questionnaire here:
https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12788470
Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.
Required Documents
FOR THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT THE FOLLOWING SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED AS THEY APPLY STATED BELOW AND MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE CLOSE OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT. NOT ALL DOCUMENTS WILL APPLY TO EVERYONE.
- Veterans Preference Documentation (if applicable): Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must submit a DD-214 (Member Copy 4), or, if you are CURRENTLY serving on active duty, a statement of service from your unit which states the date you entered on active duty, the date you are separating, and the campaign medals you have received. For those supplying the statement of service, preference will be verified by a DD-214 (Member Copy 4) upon separation from the military. Veterans with a service-connected disability must also submit a VA letter dated 1991 or later. DoD Components with CES positions apply Veterans' Preference to preference eligible candidates, as defined by Section 2108 of the Title 5 U.S.C. in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 3005, "CES Employment and Placement."
- Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: Military Spouse Preference applicants, must be selected and placed at the highest grade level for which they have applied and been determined best qualified up to and including the full performance level. You must include a completed copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Spouse Preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
- Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians PPP Eligible: MR and NG technicians PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Reserve and National Guard Technician preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
- Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians Receiving Disability Retirement PPP Eligible: MR and NG technicians receiving disability retirement PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
- Retained Grade PPP Eligible: Retained Grade PPP applicants, must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for Retained Grade preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
Your complete Application Package (containing the above required documents) must be received no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time on 09/11/2025.
WARNING: Failure to submit a complete application package including any required documentation by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/11/2025, or at the time of application for announcements with an extended closing date, may result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration. To verify that your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status and More Information. The Details page will display the status of your application. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded is received, legible and accurate.
HR will not modify answers submitted by an applicant.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents are legible and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (
https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login) all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit:
https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.
Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration.
Do not email or send hard copy resumes/applications to the Contact Information or Agency Information listed in this vacancy announcement. All resumes/applications received at the addresses listed in the Contact Information or Agency Information will be destroyed and will not be considered for this vacancy announcement.
It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents are legible and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant.
All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact Washington Headquarters Services for assistance.
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
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Washington Headquarters Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
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