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High Voltage Electrician

Department of Defense
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
Naval Hospital Beaufort SC
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Summary

About the Position: This position is located at Naval Hospital Beaufort in Beaufort, South Carolina.

This position is a part of the Defense Health Agency. Hours of work are 0700-1530 Monday - Friday with occasional overtime. Working environment may be inside, outside, in confined spaces, on roofs, in mechanical rooms, sometimes dirty, sometimes hot or cold, on ladders or scaffolding.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation using Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce

Overview

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Open & closing dates
11/20/2024 to 01/14/2025
Salary
$29.85 to - $34.82 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WG 10
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Beaufort, SC
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
HSJT245060830029HW
Control number
819292300

Duties

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  • Install meters, fuse panels, outlets, junction boxes, switches, lighting fixtures, receptacles, etc.
  • Install complete electrical service in buildings which involves setting of conduit wiring or cable, setting of building service, switch, and distribution panels.
  • Repair distribution lines from the substations to their appropriate area.
  • Install pole line transformers, poles, install guys, and repair underground lines.
  • Service street lighting system by switching duties at substations.
  • Maintain high voltage switching equipment.

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 a requirement to lift up to 40 lbs.
  • This position has been designated "Mission Essential". In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations (natural or man-made disaster) the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled.
  • Appointment to this position is subject to a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
  • Must possess a High Voltage Electrician certificate
  • This position requires you to obtain and maintain a Government Drivers license.

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 High Voltage Electrician without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common High Voltage Electrician duties including servicing street lights systems; Installing electrical service in buildings; Running new lines to repair existing electrical systems; Replacing defective wiring, receptacles and switches; and conforming to electrical codes and manufacturers' specifications when splicing and terminating cables. I can operate lineman trucks, install electrical service in buildings, and inspect and repair high voltage transformers. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

Selective Placement Factor: This position requires the incumbent to possess and maintain a valid state issued commercial driver's license (Class A or B with airbrake endorsement). NOTE: You must upload a copy of your commercial driver's license to your application (Class A or B with airbrake endorsement) to your application package or you will be rated in-eligible.

Physical Effort: This position requires Work requires being aloft on poles, at ground level, and in ground trenches. Work requires bending, stooping, climbing, and standing for long periods. Handles objects weighing up to 40 pounds and occasionally weighing in excess of 40 pounds.

Working Conditions: This position requires work outside most of the time, subject to extreme of weather conditions and in close proximity to high voltage lines and equipment. Work requires extensive pole climbing with some work in underground facilities. Subject to injury by contact with voltage lines, broken bones in falls from poles and strains from awkward positions and pulling lines.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

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.
  • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • 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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

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