ELECTRICIAN with Security Clearance

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Job description

Duties You will perform new installations, troubleshooting, testing, modifying, and repair of marine electrical systems and equipment on board conventional and non-conventional service craft and boats. You will perform work on electrical power control and distribution systems, lighting systems, alarm systems, actuating circuits, and control circuits for functions systems such as radar, engines and fire suppression systems. You will test, troubleshoot and correct electrical power control systems which work with other mechanical operating systems. You will align, adjust and perform final operational testing on electrical systems, the paralleling of generator units, and setting the voltages on AC invertors, AC/DC systems and generators. You will plan and lay out work from blueprints, sketches, wiring diagrams, technical manuals and other specifications. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a US Citizen. Must be determined suitable for federal employment. Must participate in the direct deposit pay program. New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver's license. You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination. You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift. Work is performed in areas where potentially harmful physical and chemical agents are present (e.g. fumes, dust, heat, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and chemicals). You will be required to participate in medical surveillance programs. This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time. You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases. Qualifications 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: . Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information This announcement uses the Defense Industrial Base, Major Range and Test Facilities direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service. You may be required to attend the CNIC Shore Installation management Basic Boat Coxswain (SIMBBC) course as a boat crew member and complete the Personal Qualifications Standards for SIMBBC. You must qualify as a 2nd class swimmer or complete Basic Survivor Training (BST) prior to taking this course. Recruitment incentives may or may not be authorized to eligible new hires. A forty-hour work week is typical for this position. This position is subject to working odd or rotating shifts and weekends. Physical Demands: You will frequently handle objects weighing up to 44 pounds. You will occasionally work in hard-to-reach places requiring awkward and cramped or strained positions. Repairs and installations are from ladders, scaffolding, platforms, and other hard-to-reach places. You will be required to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. You must be able to climb vertical ladders and step over three-foot bulkheads on a rocking tug. Position requires peripheral vision and the ability to distinguish between basic colors. Must have sufficient hearing to hear verbal commands over surrounding noise of tugboat and ship operations. Work Environment: Work is performed outside in all kinds of weather and inside craft or buildings. You will be subjected to hot sun, spray, rain, sleet and ice. You may be assigned to work in areas where contact with sewage waste is possible. You will be exposed to possible injury from falls due to slippery footing and erratic motion or elevated work areas; possible strains, cuts and bruises; electrical shock; industrial noises generated by operating machinery and equipment; skin and eye irritation and eye hazards. This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: . How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation. If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies. Required Documents A complete resume is required. Your resume must show relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments. Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications. The following information should be provided in your resume, but it is acceptable to provide elsewhere in your application package: employer's name, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week, and pay plan, series and grade level (e.g. GS-0201-09) for relevant federal experience. TIP: A good way to ensure you include all essential information is to use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS to create your resume. Are you claiming membership in any professional organizations, or possession of a license, certificate or credentials? Check the Conditions of Employment section above to see if any are required. If you claim membership, license, certification, or credentials, you must submit a copy of said document in your application package. Are you using education as a substitute for some or all of the experience requirement? Is there a basic education requirement for this position? Check the Education section above to see what is allowed and what is required. Any claims you make in your resume or assessment questionnaire regarding educat

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