Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Competitive positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Perform journeyman level electrician duties at the location of Capt. Anthony Meldahl Lock and Dam, Chilo Ohio. Operate and maintain all electrical components, panels, and circuitry at the facility, as well as associated office buildings, public use area, and sewage and water systems. Responsibilities Perform installation of new equipment, diagnostic and preventive maintenance inspections, repairs, parts replacement, and, overhaul lock operating systems, machinery, and related equipment. Operate sewage and water systems. Operate traveling bulkhead hoist and/or mobile crane. Inspect electric, diesel, and gasoline engines such as large mobile cranes, bulkhead hoists, generators, pumps, and compressors. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. If you are currently a permanent, Federal employee or have other appointment eligibility(s) as an internal candidate, you may apply for this vacancy number CERE259889281110 for status candidates. 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. Perform common industrial duties related to installing, repairing, modifying, troubleshooting, loading, and testing new and existing electrical lines, circuits, systems, fixtures and controls. Duties also included abilities to diagnose, modify, overhaul, repair, and maintain a variety of electrical devices, equipment, and components. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical effort: Work requires frequent standing, stooping, stretching, climbing, and crouching. Lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds. Uses coordination of eyes, hands, legs, and body in installing, repairing, or testing equipment in confined spaces such as manholes, enclosed switchgear, or on overhead structures; climbs ladders and poles. Machinery on high lift structures is large and requires the skills of a heavy construction mechanic to effect repair or replacement. Working Conditions: Work is performed inside and outside during the day or night subject to inclement weather, on high structures usually over water that is frequently turbulent, in the proximity of moving machinery and high-tension electrical equipment, on scaffolds and from slings or floating plant. Occasionally will work behind bulkheads or in tunnels below water level. Incumbent is subject to falls, drowning, injury, or discomfort and when inside, exposure to moving machinery, electrical circuits, and loud noises. Uses safety equipment such as life vests, protective hearing devices, hard hats, hard toe shoes, respirators, and protective clothing. Education 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. One year trial/probationary period may be required. 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) 18 Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction.htm for more information. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
