Electrician

Summary

About the Position: This position is located at Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma Washington.

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Duties

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• Serve as a journey level electrician.
• Perform tasks associated with repair, overhaul, maintenance, servicing and installation of 120/208 and 480/277 volt-three phase systems, electrical, steam and hot water equipment of industrial, commercial and domestic type.
• Install, maintain and repair electric wiring systems, related switches, distribution panels, and outlet boxes.
• Diagnose and locate malfunctions.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• This position has been designated "Mission Essential". In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the Experience requirements described below. 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. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element) : Ability to do the work of a(n) Electrician ~ without more than normal supervision. Ability to perform common Electrician duties. Ability to perform electrical maintenance and repair tasks in industrial or commercial buildings such as maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing existing electrical lines, circuits and fixtures; as well as bending electrical conduit. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

• PHYSICAL EFFORT: Work assignments involve long periods of sitting, standing, bending and working in cramped andawkward positions. Work may require working at moderate heights from ladders or scaffolding.Frequently handles objects weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally heavier objects.
• WORKING CONDITIONS: Works is usually performed in well-lighted, heated and ventilated areas; occasionally works outside. Works on voltages up to 480 volts and in the vicinity of 13,800 volts. Subject to the possibility of high-voltage electric shock. Is exposed to the possibility of cuts, bruises, scrapes, broken bones; exposed to serious injury from shocks and burns due to working in close proximity to power sources. Frequently exposed to contagious disease, toxic chemicals, fumes and radioactive materials. Occasionally exposed to the possibility of broken bones from falls from ladders. Follows prescribed safety practices and uses safety equipment as required.

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 periodduring 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.
• Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• 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.
• 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.

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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