Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below.
This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. The Screen-out Element for this position is: 1) Perform new installations, troubleshooting, adjusting, testing, modifying, and repair of marine electrical systems and equipment on board conventional and non-conventional service craft and boats (electrical power control and distribution systems, lighting systems, IC and alarm systems, actuating circuits, and control circuits for functional systems, such as, radar, engines, and fire suppression systems); 2) Use marine electrical equipment, such as switchboards, electrical panels, switches, fuse panels, light fixtures, radar units, antennas, generators, pumps, motors, batteries and battery chargers, windshield wiper motors, heaters, starters, alternators, alarm panels, alarm indicators shore power components, electrical meters, VHF radios, and air compressors.
Ability to install, troubleshoot and repair marine electronic navigation systems and networking equipment, NMEA 2000 installations; 3) Ability to read and follow wiring diagrams. Electrical certification such as ABYC standards desired; and 4) Ability to assist in the operation of small craft, launching and recovering craft in support of maintenance.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements.