ELECTRICAL ELECTRONIC CRAFTSWORKER - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Summary About the Position: As an Electrical Electronic Craftsworker, you will perform installation, modification, maintenance and repair of digital electronic equipment and associated devices related to data collection systems, centralized control systems, remote control systems, and communications systems at multiple purpose hydroelectric projects Responsibilities Electronic systems may include: Digital Processors, Communication Systems, Sequential Events Recorders, Remote Terminal Units, Centralized/Remote Digital Controls, Power Generation Equipment, Navigation Locks, Fishway/Spillway Controls and Equipment. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens 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. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) ELECTRICAL ELECTRONIC CRAFTSWORKER ~ without more than normal supervision. Qualified applicants must have the ability to perform the common tasks associated with repair and maintenance of electronic equipment; this would include the ability to receive oral instructions as to the nature of repairs, installation, or maintenance to be made, and the ability to proceed to carry out the work, receiving advice and assistance as required. Such work includes cleaning, making adjustments and/or repairs, calibration and re-testing equipment including various relays, meters, recorders, controllers, indicators, radio transmitters and receivers, oscillators and amplifiers, electronic relays and other electronic and communication equipment.- Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical Efforts: Required to stand for long periods on hard surfaces, climb stairs and ladders, work in awkward positions requiring bending, stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and twisting. Requires a high degree of concentrated mental and visual attention as well as the ability to coordinate a high degree of manual dexterity with close visual attention for sustained periods. Must be able to distinguish colors. Required to lift parts and equipment weighing frequently up to, and occasionally over, 45 pounds. Working Conditions: Required to work inside and outside and is subject to bad weather (heat, cold, rain, snow). Work is often unpleasant due to noise, weather, dirt, grease, dust, etc. Subject to severe injury from working around and in close proximity to energized equipment and around moving machinery. Subject to cuts, bruises, burns, and electrical shock. Must wear appropriate safety equipment and protective clothing, and successfully complete and maintain all occupational health requirements. Education 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. 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. This is a(n) CF 17 Materiel Maintenance Management Career Field position. You may claim military spouse preference (MSP). Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. 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. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application. Moving expenses/ Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations. Defense National Relocation Program will not be authorized. Relocation or recruitment bonus may be authorized. Current UPTO applicants, and Non-UPTO applicants must be able to obtain and maintain Information Assurance Technician I level certification within 6 months of placement into the position. Current UPTO employees in the same position but moving to a new location fall within the 3-year grace period requirement of their original notification. Current UPTO applicants, and Non-UPTO applicants must be able to obtain and maintain Information Assurance Technician II level certification within 6 months of placement into the position.