Electrician Job in Alexandria, Arlington & Falls Church - 98113803 - ZA69YI8MI/DOG

Job Title:
Electrician

Department:
Department Of Defense

Agency:
Washington Headquarters Services

Job Announcement Number:
WHS-11-451395-B

SALARY RANGE:
$22.76 - $29.57 /hour

OPEN PERIOD:
Monday, March 28, 2011 to Wednesday, September 28, 2011
SERIES & GRADE:WG-2805-08/10

POSITION INFORMATION:
Full Time Career/Career Conditional

PROMOTION POTENTIAL:
10

DUTY LOCATIONS:
1 vacancy - Alexandria, Arlington & Falls Church, VA

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
US Citizens and Status Candidates

JOB SUMMARY:

DLA HUMAN RESOURCES CENTER

Department of Defense (DoD)

Defense Facilities Directorate (DFD)

Federal Facilities Division (FFD)

Incumbent serves as a Journeyman Electrician in the Pentagon O&M Electric Shop under the Pentagon Building Management Office (PBMO), within the Federal Facilities Division (FFD), Washington Headquarters Services (WHS), of the Secretary of Defense (OSD). Incumbent performs electrical maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and modifying of new and existing electrical systems, operating equipment, facilities, fixtures, and electrical devices throughout the Pentagon Building. Completed work and projects are spot checks to assure that all work is done in a timely manner, and meets or exceeds the National Electrical Code and other Commonwealth and local codes.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Use Print Preview (below) for a complete copy of this announcement.
• Application materials must be received by 11:59PM EST on the closing date.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs ARE NOT authorized.
• This announcement is open to All US Citizens and Merit Promotion eligibles.

Additional Duty Location Info:
1 vacancy - Alexandria, Arlington & Falls Church, VA

If you are applying through Merit Promotion procedures, the following information applies to you:

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
  This announcement is open to: Current or Former Permanent Civilian Federal Employees, Displaced employees (Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan - ICTAP eligible) within the Local Commuting Area and individuals eligible for the following Special Appointing Authorities approved by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM): Veterans with a disability rating of 30% or more, Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) Eligible Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. (Click on the links for more information regarding eligibility for these special appointment authorities: www.opm.gov/employ/veterans/html/vetguide.asp#6 or www.opm.gov/disability.) 

Major Duties:

Incumbent plans and lays out work from blue prints, sketches, wiring diagrams, manufacturers instructions, or other specifications, and oral or written instructions. Performs preventative maintenance on a variety of electrical equipment incidental to commercial Federal buildings. Locates electrical shorts, diagnoses trouble, and make necessary repairs on a variety of electrical equipment such as fan motors from 3 hp to 30 hp, transformers, pumps, air-conditioning and heating equipment, fluorescent, incandescent, direct and indirect lighting equipment, fluorescent dimming systems and controls, 277 volt parking lot lights, emergency warning systems, timing and recording devices, distribution panels, and connections for computer equipment, machines and office appliances.

As an Electrician, you will be responsible for the following duties: 

Performs complete electrical or rewiring jobs for segments buildings and structures. Installs, repairs and maintains switch and outlet boxes.

Connects complete electrical circuits to the power source and test operation of switches and equipment.

Maintains and performs preventative maintenance on 22 electric vaults including low voltage draw out circuit breakers, metering equipment and fused disconnects. This involves working around very high voltages. Must have knowledge of the configuration, operation, and installation of a variety of electrical systems, controls, and electric equipment, and have the ability to determine the proper sizes, type and arrangements necessary to install wiring, conduit, fixtures, lighting ballast, transformers and other electrical devices to insure proper and safe operation of electrical systems.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Per the Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations, the applicant's experience, education, and training must show enough of the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) listed to demonstrate the potential to successfully perform the duties of the position. Examples of qualifying experience are: Read and interpret blueprints, building plans, wire diagrams, electrical drawing, experience with various types of electrical supplies and equipment and have the ability to assemble, layout, or install them in ways to insure proper and safe operations.

Federal Wage System (FWS) positions require the use of a Screen-Out Element (SOE). Points awarded for this element will range from 0 to 4, with 4 being the highest. Points will be based on experience and training which are documented by your responses to the questionnaire. All applicants must receive a score of 2.0 or above on the SOE and an average of 2.0 on all the job elements in order to be considered minimally qualified for the position(s) to be filled. The raw scores that meet these criteria are then translated to a scale (70 to 100). It is at this point (Round 2) that your resume is used to confirm your qualifications.

Applicants who do not receive two points on the screen-out element (SOE) will be eliminated from further competition.

Specifically you will be evaluated on the following job elements:

1. Ability to Do the Work of a Electrician Without More than Normal Supervision (SOE)

2. Knowledge of Electrical Equipment.

3. Ability to Use and Maintain Hand Tools (Electrical Work).

4. Ability To Use Electrical Drawings.

WORK SCHEDULE:Full Time

OVERTIME: Occasionally

TRAVEL: Occasionally

DRUG TESTING: Required
(You must successfully pass a pre-employment drug test for this position. If you decline to take the drug test, it will be considered a declination for employment.)

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS: Non-Critical Sensitive (Secret)

Other Notes:

Applicants selected from this announcement may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.

Recruitment/Relocation bonus MAY BE authorized.

This is an Open Continuous announcement and multiple vacancies may be filled from this announcement.

First cut-off for vacancy is 30 days (4/28/2011) and will remain open until (9/28/2011) in which additional applicants may be referred.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

How You Will Be Evaluated for Delegated Examining:

ROUND 1: This is the self-evaluation done by the applicant. Ratings will be based on responses to occupational questions in this document. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your score. Qualified candidates will be assigned a score between 70 and 100, not including points that may be assigned for veterans’ preference.

ROUND 2: This is the quality review of your experience based on the resume submitted to the Human Resources Office. If a determination is made that you have rated yourself higher than is supported by your description of experience and/or education, your rating may be dropped to 90, 80, 70, or ineligible. Points for veteran’s preference will then be added to the basic rating.

How You Will Be Evaluated for Merit Promotion:

Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. The numeric rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the knowledge, skills and abilities required of this position. 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 and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.

ICTAP:

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SURPLUS OR DISPLACED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES (INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN – ICTAP)

Individuals who have special priority selection rights under the ICTAP must be well qualified to receive consideration (i.e. attain a rating for 85 points or higher, not including veterans’ preference points). ICTAP candidates MUST submit:

1. A copy of the agency reduction-in-force notice,
2. A copy of their most recent Performance Rating, and
3. A copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current or last position held, the grade level, and the location.

More information on this program can be found in Title 5 CFR 330, Subpart G. This announcement may be used to fill any number of vacancies, from few to many, during the next 90 days.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE:

Documentation intended to establish preference must be received by 11:59PM EST on the closing date, which is on Wednesday, September 28, 2011. This includes DD214’s, SF-15’s (and the required supporting documentation listed on the back of the form). The Department of Veterans Affairs documentation must contain an overall rating, dated 1991 or later. The official documentation from a branch of the Armed Forces must certify to the present existence of the veteran’s service-connected disability. If applying on-line, please fax or mail this important documentation.

Information on veterans’ preference and other veteran entitlements can be found in the VetInfo Guide http://www.opm.gov/employ/veterans/html/getsinfo.asp

MILITARY SPOUSE PREFERENCE:

If claiming Military Spouse Preference, mail or fax the following required documentation by the closing date of the announcement.

1. Copy of the sponsor’s permanent change of station orders showing the spouse as an authorized dependent;
2. Date of marriage to the military sponsor;
3. Statement that the spouse preference is requested for this vacancy and has not previously been used to obtain a position in the commuting area.

Information can be obtained from the following website: http://www.hr.dla.mil/downloads/onjams/military_spouse_preference_info_sheet.pdf or http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/pdf/E9-19340.pdf.

SELECTIVE SERVICE:

MALE APPLICANTS BORN AFTER 12/31/1959 must certify prior to job offer that they have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under Selective Service law.

REEMPLOYED ANNUITANTS:

The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants issued December 10, 2008 will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. The DoD policy is available on: http://www.cpms.osd.mil/fas/staffing/pdf/rem_ann.pdf

BENEFITS:

The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. The following Web addresses are provided for your reference to explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees.

Flexible Spending Accounts - The Federal Flexible Spending Accounts Program (FSAFeds) allows you to pay for certain health and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars. For additional information visit: https://www.fsafeds.com/fsafeds/index.asp

Health Insurance - The Federal Employees Health Benefits Program offers over 100 optional plans. For additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/index.asp

Leave - Most Federal employees earn both annual and sick leave. For additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/oca/leavel/index.asp

Life Insurance - The Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance Program (FEGLI) offers: Basic Life Insurance plus three types of optional insurance, for additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/insure/life/index.asp

Long Term Care Insurance - The Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP) provides long term care insurance for Federal employees and their parents, parents-in-law, stepparents, spouses, and adult children. For additional information visit: http://www.ltcfeds.com/

Retirement Program - Almost all new employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). FERS is a three-tiered retirement plan. The three tiers are: Social Security Benefits, Basic Benefit Plan, and Thrift Savings Plan. For additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/retire/index.asp

This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees. http://www.usajobs.gov/EI/benefits.asp

OTHER INFORMATION:

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies with various security clearances during the next 90 days. This could result in a few or many vacancies being from this announcement.

Position(s) may be filled by displaced Department of Defense (DoD) employees through the Priority Placement Program.

Your application cannot be processed without the questionnaire and a resume. The questionnaire is your self-certification. Your resume is used for the qualifications review/verification process. The following procedures will be followed:

If you submit a resume but no questionnaire, you cannot be considered for the position. Your application will be appropriately documented and you will be removed from competition before Round 2.

If you submit a questionnaire but no resume, you cannot be considered for the position. Your application will be appropriately documented and you will be removed from competition before Round 2.

NOTE: Responses to the questions in this announcement must be submitted on an OPM Form 1203-FX. This may be done electronically, via email or regular mail. If you write the responses on a copy of this announcement and submit it in place of the OPM Form 1203-FX, you cannot be considered for this position.

REGARDING INTERVIEWS: Interviews may be required for this position. Accommodations may be made to conduct telephonic interviews to preclude travel hardships for applicants. NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment.

In accordance with 5 CFR 2635.704, applications will not be accepted in a postage paid government envelope.

Questions concerning this announcement should be directed to:

WHS HR Servicing Team

(614)692-0252

Fax: (478) 757-3144
TDD: 800-750-0750

DHRS-DWHS@DLA.MIL

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes the following parts:

1. Assessment Questionnaire,

2. Résumé

3. Required Documents (Specified in the Required Documents section of this job announcement. An applicant may not be considered if proper documentation is not received.)

Use Application Manager for convenience and quickest processing. Track your progress to a Complete Application Package using the My Application Packages checklist and status displays in Application Manager. Your Application Package status must be Complete by Wednesday, September 28, 2011,the closing date of this announcement.

Option A:Application Manager (preferred method)

To begin, choose one of these options:

1.  If your résumé is going to come from the USAJOBS Resume Builder, you begin the process by clicking the Apply Online button near the bottom of this page. Your résumé will be attached only to the Application Package you complete and Submit immediately after you click the Apply Online button for this job announcement, not to any Application Packages you may already have created.

2.  If your résumé is going to be one you prepared outside of USAJOBS Résumé Builder, click this link to begin the process:Online Questionnaire

To return to Application Manager at any time, simply go to https://applicationmanager.gov/

Option B:Fax

If it is not possible for you to use Application Manager (you have a disability or do not have access to the internet), you can write your answers on paper.Follow these steps:

1.  Print a copy of this job announcement so that you can read the questions offline.

2.  Obtain and print a copy of the OPM Form 1203-FX, which you will use to provide your answers. You can obtain the form at this URL http://www.opm.gov/Forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf or by calling USAJOBS by Phone at (703) 724-1850; after the introduction, press 1, and listen for instructions.

3.You may submit the Form 1203-FX (hard copy questionnaire), resume, and/or any supporting documents by fax.

·    If you are faxing a Form 1203-FX, do not use a separate cover sheet. Simply make sure the Form 1203-FX is on top of any other documents you are faxing.

.If you are faxing any documents without the Form 1203-FX on top, always use the official cover sheet which is here -- http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf -- and be sure to fill it out completely and clearly.The fax number is 1-478-757-3144.Feed all documents into your fax machine top first so that we receive them right-side up.

·    If you do not have access to the internet or have other concerns please contact our Teamline or WHS HR Servicing Team at (614)692-0252 or email DHRS-DWHS@DLA.MIL for further assistance.

451395

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

• Resume
• Veterans Preference Documentation (if applicable)
• Miscellaneous (ICTAP, SF-50, and Military Spouse documentation, if applicable)
• Assessment Questionnaire

To submit the documents requested follow the instructions below. Your resume, curriculum vitae, the Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF 612), or any other written form you choose to describe your job-related qualifications can be submitted electronically through the document upload process, fax, or mail. Please ensure that your resume contains your full name, address, phone, and at least the last four digits of your social security number.

NOTE: Please ensure that your resume contains the basic information outlined under the Applying for a Federal Job link: http://www.gpo.gov/careers/pdfs/of0510.pdf

This position is open to all US Citizens and Merit Promotion eligibles.You may apply under both merit promotion and open-competitive procedures; however, you must meet the requirements for one of the following categories to apply as a Merit Promotion eligible.Also, please note the required supporting documentation required per category.

Please note: You must submit your supplemental documents regardless as to whether you have applied to an announcement in the past or not.We will not use supplemental documentation from another announcement; therefore, you must resubmit each time you apply.

Veterans:

• Veterans' Readjustment Appointment (VRA) eligible or Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) of 1998 eligible: You are required to submit DD Form 214, Military Discharge (Member Copy 4).
• Disabled Veterans: You are required to submit DD Form 214, Military Discharge (Member Copy 4), a completed SF-15, Claim for 10-Point Veteran Preference, AND a letter from the Department of Veteran's Affairs certifying an OVERALL SERVICE-CONNECTED DISABILITY of 30% or more. The OVERALL rating must be identified on your certification letter.
• Future Military Retirees*: You are required to submit a copy of your retirement DD214 or a copy of your retirement letter AND a copy of your terminal leave request.
• Future Military Separatees*: You are required to submit a copy of your most recent DD214 and/or a copy of your most recent active duty orders AND a copy of your terminal leave request (if applicable).

*Applicants must be qualified and eligible by the closing date of a job opportunity announcement. Active duty military members are not eligible for appointment unless currently on terminal leave.

Current Permanent Federal Employee: You are required to submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) showing your current Pay Plan/Pay Schedule, Series/Occupational Code, and Grade/Pay Band. If you are a current temporary/term employee who previously held a permanent Federal position see below.

Former Permanent Federal Employee: You are required to submit a copy of the most recent SF-50, which shows your appointment eligibility for the position for which you are applying. Your tenure in Block #24 of the SF-50 will be 1 if you attained career status OR Block #24 will be 2 if you were a career-conditional employee.

Applicant with Disability(ies): You are required to submit proof of disability in the form of written certification from a licensed medical professional, OR a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist, OR any Federal agency, State agency, or agency of the District of Columbia or a U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligible: You are required to submit a copy of your reduction-in-force notice and a copy of your most recent SF-50 showing your current pay plan/pay schedule, series/occupational code, grade/pay band, and duty location.To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 85 or above on the rating criteria for this position.

Military Spouse Preference: You are required to submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 and a copy of your Military sponsor's PCS orders.

Interchange Agreement: You are required to submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 (or equivalent) providing information pertinent to your appointment eligibility for the position for which you are applying.

Overseas Family Member Appointment: You are required to submit a copy of your sponsor's PCS orders.

Former Overseas Family Members Eligible for Career-Conditional Appointment under E.O.12721: You are required to submit a copy of your SF-50(s) and sponsors PCS orders.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

WHS HR Servicing Team
Phone: (614)692-0252
Fax: (614)693-1505
Email: DHRS-DWHS@DLA.MIL Agency Information:
Washington Headquarters Service
ATTN Division One
Polk Bldg Suite 3000
Arlington, VA 22202
Fax: (614)693-1505

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

Once the online questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement via email that your submission was successful. Approximately 45 days following the closing date of the announcement, you will receive a notice of rating with the final disposition of your resume. To protect your privacy, scores of resumes are not provided by phone.

To check the status of your application, please check Application Manager. Go to http://applicationmanager.gov/

Social Security Number

Vacancy Identification Number

The Vacancy Identification Number is: 451395
1. Title of Job

Electrician
2. Biographic Data

3. E-Mail Address

4. Work Information

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.

5. Employment Availability

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.

6. Citizenship

Are you a citizen of the United States?
7. Background Information

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.

8. Other Information

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9. Languages

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10. Lowest Grade

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10

11. Miscellaneous Information

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12. Special Knowledge

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13. Test Location

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14. Veteran Preference Claim

15. Dates of Active Duty - Military Service

16. Availability Date

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.

17. Service Computation Date

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.

18. Other Date Information

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.

19. Job Preference

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.

20. Occupational Specialties

Merit Definition: All Current Appointable Federal Employees; Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligibles; Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) of 1998 Eligibles; Reinstatement Eligibles; and applicants with disabilities seeking employment under Special Appointing Authorities approved by OPM (reference OPM Web Site: www.opm.gov/disability; for eligibility requirements for disabled veterans reference: www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vetguide.asp)

Public Definition: All US Citizens may apply

Instructions: By reading the definitions above please indicate if you wish to be considered Merit, Public or Both. Please check the appropriate box(es).
001 DEU (Public)
002 MERIT

21. Geographic Availability

1440 Alexandria, Arlington & Falls Church, VA

22. Transition Assistance Plan

23. Job Related Experience

24. Personal Background Information

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.

25. Occupational/Assessment Questions:

1. Choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Fill in the oval corresponding to that statement in Section 25 of the Qualifications and Availability Form 1203-FX. PLEASE SELECT ONLY ONE ANSWER. FAILURE TO RESPOND TO THIS QUESTION WILL RESULT IN YOU BEING RATED INELIGIBLE.

A. I serve as a lead worker with the following types of duties: Perform preventative and corrective maintenance and first level diagnostics for electronic devices and equipment; plan and layout work from blueprints, sketches, or wiring diagrams; Perform complete electrical or rewiring for segments of buildings and structures; install and repair switch and outlet boxes; configure, operate, and install a variety of electrical systems, controls and electrical equipment.
B. I independently perform the common tasks of the job to be filled on my own initiative such as: Perform maintenance for electronic devices; interpret blueprints, sketches, or wiring diagrams; locate electrical shorts, diagnose trouble, and make necessary repairs on a variety of electrical equipment, operate a variety of electrical systems, controls, and electrical equipment.
C. I perform the work listed in A & B above under close supervision.
D. My experience is not reflected in the statements shown above.

For the following questions, choose a statement from the list below (A-E) that best describes the Job Elements to show your ability to perform the following tasks.

A- I know little or nothing about this.
B- I have had study, or training on this task, but I have not yet performed it on the job.
C- I have used my knowledge and skill on this task in closely supervised work.
D- I have used my knowledge and skill to perform this task under normal supervision.
E- I am consulted by others in difficult situations, or I am asked to do unusually difficult jobs.

2. Repair a variety of electrical equipment such as fan motors, transformers, pumps, air-conditioning and heating equipment, fluorescent, incandescent, direct and indirect lighting equipment.

3. Perform maintenance on electric vaults including low voltage draw out circuit breakers, metering equipment, and fused disconnects.

4. Determine the proper sizes, type and arrangements necessary to install wiring, conduit, fixtures, lighting ballast, transformers, and other electrical devices.

5. Experience with electrical supplies and equipment and have the ability to assemble, layout, or install in ways that insure safe operation.

6. Skill in the safe and proper use of power and hand tools and test equipment including voltmeters, ammeters, wattmeters, ohmmeters, tachometers, circuit tracers both live and dead, drills, cable cutters, conduit benders, threading tools, and hacksaws.

7. Read and interprets blueprints, building plans, wire diagrams, electrical drawings, sketches, specifications, and accepted standards.

8. Construct interface devices and modifications from the blueprints to refine system operations, control wiring and understand ladder diagrams.

9. Experience analyzing systems, making sketches and flow diagrams.

10. Prepare, places or removes safety tags in accordance with established procedures.