• Independently plan and lay out electrical systems, determines type and size of materials needed and completes installation, modifications and repairs with little check during progress of work.
• Perform electrical work in connection with the maintenance, repair and installation of electrical wiring systems, fixtures, controls, and equipment.
• Inspect, maintain, clean, repair, test, and adjust light sockets, lighting fixtures, fans, switches, office and heating appliances, fire alarms, clocks, rheostats, thermostats and electrical drills, grinders and shop equipment.
• Install, maintain, and repair major electrical items and equipment which have complex electronic-electrical circuitry, e.g., fire alarm systems, water pressure switches, electro-temperature thermostats, relays, and audible signaling devices
• Basic understanding of the purpose and use of a preventative maintenance plan, and knowledge of how to execute scheduled manufacturer planned maintenance.

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Incumbent must possess, maintain and be able to retain a current valid state or DC drivers' license.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain, maintain and retain a valid government vehicle operator's license. May be required to transport others in and around the cemetery.
• In accordance with Change 3 to AR 600-85, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program, employee must successfully pass a urinalysis screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment and periodically thereafter.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical and annual physical.
• Temporary Duty Travel (TDY) of 10% or more may be required.-
• Must wear uniform IAW AR 670-10 and local policy.
• Heavy lifting up to 50 lbs.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

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 a(n) ELECTRICIAN ~ without more than normal supervision. maintaining and repairing of electrical systems, diagnosing system or equipment malfunctions; determining if faulty equipment is serviceable or needs replacing. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

• Physical Effort: The electrician makes repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolds, platforms, and where the parts of the systems worked on are in hard-to-reach places. This requires frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. The electrician frequently lifts, carries and sets up tools, equipment and parts that weigh up to 20 pounds and occasionally over 20 Pounds. When working with AC, refrigeration and heating systems, the equipment in the system is usually large and must be maneuvered into and out of specific locations while dismantling and reassembling. The incumbent carries and sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 50 pounds.

• Working Conditions: The work is done inside and outside, and is usually dirty, dusty and greasy. The electrician is exposed to extreme temperatures when working outside, in attics, manholes, and crawl spaces. There is occasional exposure to broken bones, electrical shock and burns and frequent exposure to the possibility of cuts and bruises. On occasion is required to wear protective clothing such as eye goggles, insulated gloves and safety shoes. To reduce the dangers and irritations from exposure to harmful substances and conditions the employee follows prescribed safety practices and uses safety equipment such as protective ear devices, hard hats, hard-toe shoes, face masks, goggles, and protective clothing. The incumbent is exposed to larger amounts of escaping gases when making emergency repairs on ACs, refrigeration and heating units.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

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.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.

As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

1. Your resume:

• Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
• For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
• Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume.
• If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
• For additional information, to include formatting tips, see: What to include in your resume.

2. Other supporting documents:

• Cover Letter, optional
• Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

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