Electrician

Summary This position is located in Facilities Management Division (AFM), Operations Department of the National Gallery of Art. The purpose of this position is the installation, modification, repairing, inspecting, troubleshooting, testing, loading and, maintaining of building electrical components, circuits, associated fixtures, controls, equipment and systems. Responsibilities The incumbent for this position will: Possess the knowledge of how to properly maintain, and lubricate electric motors, and what maintenance activities are to be performed on electric heaters, electric panels, distribution and electric load centers, circuits, balancing of electrical loads in electric panels. Performs proper maintenance procedures for equipment. Maintains all assigned tools and instruments in first class condition. Knowledge of electrical theory regarding Ohms Law, electron flow, magnetic induction, electric motor operation, capacitance, reactance, direct and alternating current flow. Must be able to read, draw and interpret basic electrical ladder and construction diagrams and drawings. Applies identification markings and stamps to tools issued. Knowledge of how the individual parts within electrical systems operate, are interrelated, and controlled to be able to troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and operate. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job. Subject to a background/suitability investigation. Designated and/or random drug testing may be required. The selected candidate will provide a medical examination document. Selective Serivice Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant work experience and education (if applicable) as it relates to this job opportunity. 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). Your resume must include the dates of all qualifying experience (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours worked/volunteered per week. VACCINE REQUIREMENT: To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to Executive Order 14043, that requirement does not currently apply. Qualifications SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Candidates must meet the Qualification Standards for Electrician WG-2805-10 which includes possession of the following job elements: Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision. Knowledge of electrical equipment. Theory and instruments used in shop and trade practices . Technical practices Ability to use and maintain hand tools. Troubleshooting. Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to perform cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Must be able to work unscheduled evening and weekend hours. Requires work inside and outside, in all kinds of weather. Work is in areas that are noisy, dirty, dusty and greasy. Work can be performed 30 feet above the floor, or more. Work can be in confined spaces. Work carries risk of electrical shock and burns, and entanglement in moving machinery parts. Work is near hazardous materials and chemicals. Incumbent will be required to walk climb, crawl ,kneel, stoop, bend, push and pull for extended periods of time. Must have the ability to distinguish color and shades of color for wire color codes. Must be able to lift and carry 40 pounds. “Experience” refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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. Time-in-Grade: Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration under merit promotion procedures. CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered “well qualified” you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Education EDUCATION: Are you using education to qualify? Although this position does not have a positive education requirement, you may submit copies of your transcripts or a course listing. You must provide documentation supporting your education claims. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website. Additional Information The National Gallery of Art fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. • More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement. • Some positions may require completion of a probationary period of up to 1 (one) year. • AN EXTERNAL SELECTED CANDIDATE MUST BE FINGERPRINTED AND RECEIVE A BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION, RESULTING IN A SATISFACTORY SUITABILITY DETERMINATION BEFORE BEING HIRED FOR THIS POSITION. • All males born after December 31st 1959 must abide by laws regarding Selective Service registration. To learn more about this law, visit the Selective Service web page, Who Must Register. If you are not registered and don’t have an approved exemption, you will not be eligible for employment with the Federal government. 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