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Electrician

Department of Commerce
National Institute of Standards and Technology

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.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Location
3 vacancies in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$34.71 - $40.55 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WG 10
Promotion potential
10
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Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Not required
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
Yes
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
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Background check type
Financial disclosure required
No
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Announcement number
OFPM-193-26-13032332-AS
Control number
880153700

This job is open to

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The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Federal employees - Competitive service

Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales.

Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.

Veterans

Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference

Special authorities

Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed in another hiring path.

Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens and Status Candidates (this includes Merit Promotion, Status Candidates, Former Overseas Employees, CTAP, ICTAP, VRA, VEOA, 30% or More Disabled, EVHO, Schedule A, Military Spouses, Americorps, Peace Corps, Vista, Interchange Agreement Eligibles, and National Guard).

Duties

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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

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. citizenship
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
  • Suitable for Federal employment
  • This position is subject to emergency “ out of hours” call back to the NIST campus
  • Satisfactory completion of a pre-employment medical examination
  • Bargaining Unit Position: Yes - Washington Area Metal Trades Council (WAMTC), AFL-CIO

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

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 http://www.opm.gov/oca/wage/.

  • 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.

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.

How you will be evaluated

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

How you will be evaluated: We will review your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documents to assess your qualifications for this position. Please be sure that your resume and supporting documents include detailed information to support your qualifications for this position. Failure to provide sufficient and/or legible evidence in your resume or supporting documents may result in a "not qualified" determination. You MUST select at least ONE eligibility (i.e., how you wish to be considered) to receive consideration for this position.

Rating: Applications will be assessed on the following competencies:

  • Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision
  • Ability to Use and Maintain Hand Tools (Electrical Work)
  • Ability to Use Electrical Drawings
  • Knowledge of Electrical Equipment
  • Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic)
  • Theory and Instruments (Electrical, Electronic) Used in Shop and Trade Practices
  • Troubleshooting (Electrical)

Applicants must meet the screen out elements and achieve an overall score of at least fifty (50%) or higher. Subject Matter Experts may be used for qualification determinations. If the minimum qualifications and eligibility requirements are met, your application will be rated and ranked among others, based on your responses to the online questions regarding your experience, education, training, performance appraisals, or awards relevant to the duties of the position. Your rating may be lowered if your responses in the online questions are not supported by the education and/or experience described in your application.
To preview the questionnaire, click here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13032332

Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration. You may be required to participate in a selection interview. You will be referred depending upon your eligibility (i.e., Merit candidate, veterans preference, etc). Please review the Evaluation Process on how applicants are review and referred based upon how they wish to be considered for the position.

CTAP or ICTAP eligibility: If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP), you must be determined eligible and rated as well-qualified to receive special selection priority. "Well Qualified" means that in addition to meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective placement factor(s), if applicable, you must receive a score of 85 or higher. Please review the following site regarding required documents to support CTAP or ICTAP eligibility and additional information regarding this authority - CTAP/ICTAP Eligibility

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Agency contact information

Lauren Beyer
Email
lauren.beyer@nist.gov
Address
Gaithersburg Facility Maintenance Division
100 Bureau Drive
Gaithersburg, MD 20899
US

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