Electrician Job in Huntsville - 90972316 - ZAO/QKEKGOOSI

Job Title:
Electrician

Department:
Department Of The Army

Agency:
Army Corps of Engineers

Job Announcement Number:
SWGJ11H1C389122TM

SALARY RANGE:
$23.11 - $27.00 /hour

OPEN PERIOD:
Friday, October 01, 2010 to Friday, September 30, 2011
SERIES & GRADE:WY-2805-10

POSITION INFORMATION:
Full Time Career/Career Conditional

DUTY LOCATIONS:
Multiple duty locations -click here for more info

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
United States Citizens

JOB SUMMARY:

This is an Open and continuous announcement, open to current career and career-conditional Department of Army employees only.Resumes may be submitted at any time.Referral lists will be issued as job opportunities occur.

This announcement will be used to fill multiple positions at various locations throughout the Huntington District.  Duty station locations include:

Ohio:  Willow Island Lock & Dam @ Newport; Belleville Lock & Dam @ Reedsville; CPT Anthony Meldahl @ Felicity.

Kentucky:  Greenup Lock & Dam @ Greenup.

West Virginia:  Racine Lock & Dam @ Letart; Robert C. Byrd Lock & Dam @ Gallipolis Ferry; London Lock & Dam @ London; Marmet Lock & Dam @ Belle; Winfield Lock & Dam @ Red House.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be current career or career-conditional Army employee.

Additional Duty Location Info:
Many vacancies - Greenup, KY; Many vacancies - Felicity, OH; Many vacancies - Newport, OH; Many vacancies - Reedsville, OH; Many vacancies - Belle, WV; Many vacancies - Gallipolis Ferry, WV; Many vacancies - Letart, WV; Many vacancies - London, WV; Many vacancies - Red House, WV

As an electrician at a navigational lock and dam facility, you will perform the following duties:

• Operate and maintain all electrical components, panels and circuitry at the lock and dam facility as well as associated office buildings and public use areas. Equipment varies in voltage (120, 240, 480v) and phases.
• Operate and maintain sewage and water systems.
• Perform installations of new equipment, diagnostic maintenance inspections, preventive maintenance, repairs, parts replacement, and, overhaul lock operating systems, machinery, and related equipment.
• Inspect, adjust, lubricate, test, install, calibrate, and perform major and minor repairs at regularly scheduled intervals.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and/or disassemble electric, diesel, and gasoline engines such as large mobile cranes, bulkhead hoists, generators, pumps, and compressors.
• Operate  traveling bulkhead hoist and/or mobile crane.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

To qualify for this position, your resume must reflect your ability to do the work of an Electrician, WY-2805-10, without more than normal supervision (screen-out element).  Applicants must meet this screen out element to be considered further.  To meet  this screen out element, applicants should document experience in the following:  

• Knowledge of electrical equipment.
• Theory and instruments (electrical, electronic) used in shop and trade practice.
• Technical practices (theoretical, precise, artistic).
• Ability to use electrical drawings.
• Ability to use and maintain hand tools (electrical work).
• Trouble shooting (electrical).

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 ear devices, hard hats, hard toe shoes, respirators, and protective clothing. Salary includes applicable locality pay.

• This position requires employee to wear uniform and/or protective clothing.
• Position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.
• You must possess a valid state driver's license.
• You must be able to obtain/maintain motor boat operator's license and crane operator license.
• Must be able to obtain maintain all Corps of Engineers licenses associated with this position.
• A valid state sewage treatment plant operator’s license may be required.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay.
• Permanent Change of Station/Relocation (PCS) expenses may or may not be authorized.
• Temporary duty (TDY) travel is 10%.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Once the application process is complete, a review of your application package will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements.  To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume will be made and compared against your responses to the information provided in the Occupational Questionnaire. The Occupational Questionnaireevaluates your relevant personal, educational, and work experiences and assigns a numeric rating based on your responses.The questions are related to fundamental competencies required for the job for which you are applying. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score can be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities.  Please follow all instructions carefully.  Errors or omissions may affect your rating.

BENEFITS:

Health Benefit: You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program, with costs shared with your employer. For more information see: http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/index.asp.

Life insurance Benefit:Under the Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) program, you will receive basic coverage when you begin work. Additional coverage is available. There is a cost for the insurance and you may elect not to receive it. For more information see: http://www.opm.gov/insure/life/index.asp.

Retirement Benefit:If your appointment is for a period longer than one year, you are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) unless you are eligible for coverage under the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) because of previous coverage.You will be covered by a Basic Benefit Plan, Social Security (FICA) and a voluntary 401-k style Thrift Saving Plan (TSP). TSP allows you to make tax deferred contributions and receive matching agency funds for part of it.

For more information on retirement benefits see: http://www.opm.gov/retire/index.aspx

For additional information on TSP, see: http://www.tsp.gov/.

Leave hours are earned as follows:

 a. Sick Leave - 4 hours per pay period. For additional information seehttp://www.opm.gov/oca/leave/html/sicklv.htm.

 b. Annual Leave - 4 hours per pay period, if less than 3 years of service

·6 hours per pay period, if more than 3 years but less than 15 years of service

·8 hours per pay period, if more than 15 years of service - see the fact sheet http://www.opm.gov/oca/leave/html/ANNUAL.HTM.

You will be paid for federal holidays that fall within your regularly scheduled tour of duty.

Dental and Vision Insurance: Additional dental and vision benefits are available. For more information see: http://opm.gov/insure/dental/index.asp

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA):Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) are intended to allow employees to pay medical and dependent care expenses using pre-tax dollars. For more information see: http://opm.gov/insure/flexible/index.asp

Long Term Care Insurance Program: This insurance helps pay for long term care services such as home care in a nursing home or assisted living facility. Long term care insurance provided under the Federal Program provides employees reimbursement for costs of care when they are unable to perform at least two activities of daily living for an expected period of at least 90 days or when they need constant supervision due to a severe cognitive impairment. The Federal Program will provide reimbursement based on the benefit options and amounts employees are approved for.For more information see: http://www.ltcfeds.com/

OTHER INFORMATION:

HOW TO APPLY:

How To Apply:  To apply for this position, submit a complete application package which includes:

1. Your Résumé
2. A complete Occupational Questionnaire

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date.

To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.  Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process. 

Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select My Applications, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position. 

To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following Vacancy ID  KN389122.  Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.

If you cannot apply online:

1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire,
2. Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the occupational questionnaire http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf, and
3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

The following documents are needed:

• Résumé or application;
• Responses to the questionnaire.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

TERESA MAYNARD
Phone: (304)399-5626
Email: TERESA.J.MAYNARD@US.ARMY.MIL Agency Information:
DA SWR LRD
US Army Corps of Engineers
CPAC
Huntington, WV 25701-2070

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

After all application packages have been received, we will review your résumé and transcript(s) to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements.  We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided in the Occupational Questionnaire.  You will be notified of the results.