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. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision: 1) Applying extensive theoretical and practical knowledge of operation, capabilities, and limitations of electronic control equipment and systems; 2) Reading, interpreting and applying flow charts, truth tables, electrical/electronic schematics and mechanical/hydraulic blueprints; recognizing the relationship of physical components and devices to these diagrams and applying verbal and/or sketched ideas to systems modifications; 3) Developing skills leading to certification as a solderer due to the minute and fragile components which must be unsoldered and resoldered within the system control; 4) Adapting troubleshooting and repair techniques to newly installed or modified systems often incorporating unusual circuitry with limited or no technical information; 5) Utilizing electronic and other test equipment required for the trade
Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.