USAJOBS · 3 months ago
Electrician (Open to both U.S. Citizens and Federal Employees)
Massena, New York, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$34.67/hr - $39.79/hrThe USAJOBS is seeking an Electrician for Lock Operations. This position involves electrical repair, installation, modification, maintenance, and testing of lock machinery and equipment, requiring work on a 24-hour basis during the navigation season and maintenance duties during the off-season.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Makes electrical repairs by removing, replacing, tightening, splicing, soldering, and insulating defective wiring, motors, outlets, grounds, transformers, heating and ventilation systems, controls, other equipment, and fixtures such as broken and bare wiring, burned out switches and relays, loose connections and fittings, damaged light fixtures, thermostats, and similar items. Primarily works on installed systems rearranging and hooking up outlets, switches, control switches, regulators, circuit breakers, and similar items
Works with high voltages including 120 volts, 208 volts, and 480 volts. Electrician must wear proper personal protective equipment including a full 40 calorie suit. Required to lock out electrical equipment for other departments so that work can be performed safely on machinery
Performs inspections and preventive maintenance of lock equipment. Monitors and troubleshoots lock equipment and other facilities for performance issues, determines corrective action, performs corrective maintenance and/or determines need for assistance from other employees
As required, performs related tasks which include but are not limited to: handling lines and mooring cables from vessels approaching the guide walls prior to lockage; operating a pick-up truck, side by side four-wheel drive vehicle with plow attachment and electric lock vehicle (ELV); assisting ship's personnel in securing vessels to the outer guide walls; assisting pilots on/off vessels; guide wall and facility inspections; preparing witness statements concerning incidents occurring during the incumbents tour of duty; reading and recording vessel drafts and registration numbers; and assisting in the training of new employees
Qualification
Required
You must meet experience statements
Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date
Provide ALL required documents by closing date
You must be a U.S. Citizen and eligible for consideration
As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period
Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service
Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions
Applicants selected under delegated examining procedures may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period
As part of the assessment process applicants will be required to travel to Massena, NY to perform a hands-on qualification test (pass/fail) for electrical skills
This position has strenuous physical requirements
You will be required to successfully complete a physical exam and a functional capacity test
You will be subject to a pre-employment and post-employment background investigation process which includes a fingerprint check
You must also be able to obtain and maintain a driver's license
For the Wage Grade 10, to qualify, your application and resume will be rated on the following job elements: Ability to do the work of the position, Knowledge of Electrical Equipment, Theory and Instruments, Technical practices, Ability to use electrical drawings, Troubleshooting, Dexterity and Safety
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Attention to Detail, Teamwork, Problem Solving
Applicants must meet all qualification requirements
Your resume must contain sufficiently detailed information upon which to make a qualification determination
If your resume/application does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s)
Failure to submit any of the required documents by the closing date of the vacancy will result in your removal from consideration for this position
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Company
USAJOBS
USAJOBS enables federal job seekers to access job opportunities across hundreds of federal agencies and organizations.
Founded in 1996
10001+ employees
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