Electrician (Alarm System Technician)- DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an electrician for fire alarms, responsible for installing, modifying, overhauling, maintaining, troubleshooting, testing, and repairing fire alarm systems, including the city loop and digitizer at the Fire station, as well as other alarm equipment of moderate complexity or a system of limited complexity.

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Duties

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• Installs, repairs, replaces, modifies, loads, and tests new and existing electrical lines, circuits, systems, fixtures, panels, switches, breakers, and controls, as well as installs, modifies, overhauls, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs fire alarm systems and equipment of moderate complexity or a system of moderate complexity
• Troubleshoots problem areas, inspects for defective equipment, and examines faulty wiring. Additionally, installs, repairs, replaces, modifies, loads, and tests new and existing electrical lines, circuits, systems, fixtures, panels, switches, breakers, and controls located in and near installation buildings and structures.
• Maintains software/firmware for new installs and makes programming changes to existing software/firmware for alarm systems, subsystems, and devices
• Uses and maintains various types of hand and/or power tools, such as screwdrivers, pliers, wire cutters, soldering irons, cable pullers, hydraulic benders, and pipe threading machines.
• Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see
• A security clearance may be required
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at:
• Recruitment incentives may be authorized
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Position may be subject to random drug testing
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment may be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate valid driver's license may be required
  for the position.
• This is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Function which must continue
  uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions.
• May be required to train/guide other employees. The work will require the employee to carry a cell phone.
• Employee may be required to support Base Readiness and Emergency Operations Exercises and real-world
  threats and events.
• Employee may be required to support Special Events (i.e. Annual Air Show, Base Exercises) not necessarily
  performing in their primary skill code.
• Employee may be required to augment the Civil Engineering Snow Removal Team not necessarily performing in their primary skill code. Employee would be trained on snow shoveling and snow removal practice and would receive appropriate safety equipment.
• Possession of a Class D Systems Technician License (electrician) or greater may be required. Physical required and requires the ability to discern colors, contrast, and depth.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-2800 - Electrical Installation And Maintenance Family. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and 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 the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

The screen out element for this position is Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision

JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

Knowledge of Electrical Equipment

Theory and Instruments (Electrical, Electronic) Used in Shop and Trade Practices

Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)

Ability To Use Electrical Drawings

Ability to Use and Maintain Hand Tools (Electrical Work)

Trouble shooting (electrical)

In addition to the above, the following KSAs will also be evaluated:

1. Detailed knowledge of complex fire alarm equipment, heat and smoke detection, electronic and analogue panels (addressable and non-addressable), annunciators, dialers, city loops, digitizers, and multilayered printed circuit boards.

2. Knowledge of electrical and electronic theory; and operating electronic principles such as microminiaturized digital and solid-state integrated circuits, transistors, diodes, tube circuits, antennas, signal transmission, oscillation, and amplification.

3. Knowledge of fire suppression systems and HVAC systems, connections to fire alarm control panels and other interfaces.

4. Skill in the use of electronic test equipment such as computer controlled automated test equipment (ATE), pulse and signal generators, distortion and waveform analyzers, digital data generators, digital voltmeters, frequency generators, and special test panels; and the use of a variety of hand tools such as screwdrivers, drills, wrenches, soldering irons, and micro soldering units.

5. Ability to troubleshoot and repair malfunctions where circuit theory must be used to understand the operation of individual circuits and the interaction of other circuits to create a malfunction; and perform functional tests on items to determine the extent of repair required, make repairs, and replace defective components and parts, including ability to assist engineers in developing, debugging, or modifying diagnostic programs by identifying and investigating apparent contradictions between test specifications or test requirement documents and test programs.

6. Knowledge of safety regulations, practices, and procedures. Ability to use computer terminals to maintain records and document actions.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Additional information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.

This job announcemnt will be used to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.

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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