Requirements
Conditions of employment
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- Must obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license.
- Pre-employment physical is required to include red/green color blindness testing and fit testing for respirator.
- Position is subject to the Medical Surveillance Program requiring annual physicals.
- May be required to be on call to provide coverage in case of an emergency on evenings, weekends, holidays, and in other situations.
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.
For the WY-08: Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) ELECTRONIC INTEGRATED SYSTEMS MECHANIC~ without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform tasks associated with the repair and maintenance to electronic and electrical equipment. I can perform work such as repairing, adjusting, and aligning integrated electronic systems. I can use hand and power tools and wide variety of test equipment (e.g., cutters and strippers, drills, soldering irons, test meters and lamps, etc.); and can check hydraulic and other fluid levels and replace as required. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.
For the WY-10: Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) ELECTRONIC INTEGRATED SYSTEMS MECHANIC~ without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common journey level tasks associated with the repair and maintenance of electronic and electrical equipment. I can perform work such as diagnosing, modifying, overhauling, repairing and maintaining a variety of electronic devices, equipment and components; and perform routine installation, maintenance, repair, modification, troubleshoot, load and test new and repair existing electrical lines, equipment circuits, systems, fixtures, and controls. I understand effects of malfunctions throughout interrelated units. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.
For the WY-11: Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) ELECTRONIC INTEGRATED SYSTEMS MECHANIC~ without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform some journey level tasks associated with the repair and maintenance of electronic and electrical equipment. I can perform work such as diagnosing, modifying, overhauling, repairing and maintaining a variety of electrical and electronic devices, equipment and components such as motors, generators, controllers, interior communication equipment, switchboards, transformers, panels, appliances, intercoms, telephone systems and equipment, and various warning, indicating, monitoring and detection systems (audio and visual). I have the ability read and follow color codes, schematics, blueprints and wiring diagrams to install and operate electronic and electrical equipment I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.
- PHYSICAL EFFORT: The Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic uses light to moderate physical exertion is required in lifting and carrying items weighing from 10 to 40 pounds and occasional objects weighing in excess of 40 pounds. Mechanics are required to stoop, bend, and stand for extended periods of time on concrete or composition floors. On some assignments they must climb 20 to 50 foot towers. Electricians make repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding, platforms, and other hard-to-reach places. Work requires standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, arduous climbing, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Generally, items lifted or carried do not exceed 20-25 pounds, and, less often, up to 40 pounds. Occasionally, they lift or move with assistance moderately heavy objects weighing more than 40 pounds. Must be able to distinguish between colors.
- WORKING CONDITONS: Work is performed inside and outside, both onsite and offsite, in a number of locations, such as administrative and shop buildings, control tower, pump well, tunnels, machinery wells, and facilities along the Montlake Cut. Work areas include installed ladders, portable ladders, or a portable upright aluminum telescoping scaffold at heights of 30 feet or more and confined spaces which are difficult to access. Mechanics are subject to injuries such as cuts and bruises, falls, potential for drowning, as well as burns caused by electrical shock, and soldering irons. Electricians are exposed to noise; to contact with dirt, dust, grease, and soiling on hands and clothing; to shocks and bums from high voltage; to cuts and bruises; to danger of falling from ladders or scaffolding; and to rotary devices such as electrical motors. Work is performed near or over water, on or around boats/vessels, and outside during inclement weather. Personal protective equipment such as lifejacket, goggles, rubber gloves and rubber mat, respirator, and safety harness, will be required as needed. Ability to drive a motor vehicle is required to complete work at offsite locations.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
- You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
- This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
- Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
- Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
- If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
- This is a(n) Logistics (Materiel Maintenance Management) Career Field position.
- Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
- Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
- Management may select at any of the grade levels announced, WY-08, WY-10, or WY-11.
- Noncompetitive promotion potential to target grade of WY-11.
- May Require employee to wear uniform and/or protective clothing.
- May require working outside in all kinds of weather.
- Not eligible for telework.
- The following incentives may be authorized: Advanced In-Hire, Advanced Leave Accrual, Recruitment Incentive, Relocation Incentive, and/or Student Loan Repayment.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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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.
Required Documents
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.