Electrician

Summary NIST is seeking electricians to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems that support NIST facilities, laboratories, and critical operations. In this role, you will work with complex electrical systems, controls, and equipment; interpret electrical drawings and specifications; and ensure work meets National Electrical Code and safety requirements. Responsibilities In this role, you will: - Perform a wide variety of assignments in connection with the maintenance of the electrical distribution system, which consists of voltages from 24 volts to 600 volts AC and the DC electrical distribution system. - Operate and install a variety of complete electrical systems and equipment, such as series, parallel, and compound circuits for single and multiple phase alternating current of varying voltage, amperage, and frequency. - Maintain motor control systems, variable voltage, variable frequency ( VVVF) drives, integrated lighting systems and controls. - Apply National Electric Code ( NEC) regulations to all maintenance and installation tasks. - Troubleshoot, maintain, and install electrical control systems according to schematics and drawings. - Instruct lower level electricians in the repair and installation of electrical equipment. - Perform other trade duties in support of multi- craft assigned work groups. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications There is no specific length or level of experience requirements. The applicant's overall background of experience, education and training must clearly demonstrate the ability to perform electrician work at the Journeyman level, such as installation, maintenance and repair, without more than normal supervision. Applicants must meet the screen out elements and achieve an overall score of at least fifty (50%) or higher 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification System for Trade and Labor Occupations Handbook. If requesting reconsideration of your qualification determination, please refer to the following site: Applicant Reconsideration Education Additional Information This position is covered by the Federal Wage System. The FWS is a uniform pay-setting system that covers Federal appropriated fund and non-appropriated fund blue-collar employees who are paid by the hour. For more information regarding the FWS, visit We may share your application package with other selecting officials at NIST with opportunities like this one. Additional selections may be made through this vacancy. Click all links in this vacancy announcement to view additional information or instructions. You MUST select at least ONE ELIGIBILITY in order to be considered for this position. All documents submitted for this announcement must be legible in order to make qualification or eligibility determinations. A probationary period may be required. This position has physical requirements which include but may not be limited to: - Climbing, legs only (1 hour) - Climbing, use of legs and arms - Both legs required - Operation of crane, truck, tractor, or motor vehicle - Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously - Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4 - Both eyes required - Depth perception - Ability to distinguish basic colors - Ability to distinguish shades of colors - Hearing (aid permitted) - Heavy lifting 45 pounds and over - Moderate lifting, 15-44 pounds - Light lifting under 15 pounds - Heavy carrying 45 pounds and over - Moderate carrying 15-44 pounds - light carrying under 15 pounds - Straight pulling (0.5 hours) - Pulling hand over hand (1 hour) - Pushing (1 hour) - Reaching above shoulder - Use of fingers - Both hands required. - Walking (2 hours) - Standing (2 hours) - Kneeling (1 hour) - Repeated bending This position has environmental factors which include, but may not be limited to: - Outside and inside - Excessive heat - Excessive cold - Excessive humidity - Excessive dampness or chilling - Excessive noise, intermittent - Constant noise - Dust - Silica, asbestos, etc. - Fumes, smoke, or gases - Solvents (degreasing agents) - Grease and oils - Electrical energy - Slippery or uneven walking surfaces - Working around machinery with moving parts - Working around moving objects or vehicles - Working on ladders or scaffolding - Working below ground - Working with hands in water - Vibration - Working closely with others - Working alone NIST strives to build a flexible and encouraging work environment to bring out the best in our employees. To help our employees balance responsibilities at home and at work, NIST offers a variety of work-life flexibilities. For more information, please visit our Careers website.