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Position Title
Electrician
Agency
National Park Service
Announcement Number
IM-1538-BIBE-24-12197196-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, November 8, 2023 to Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a United States Citizen?

For more information, review Employment of U.S Citizens.
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3. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position?   If yes, confirm:
  • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
  • you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
  • you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
 
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To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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4. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?  If yes, confirm:
  • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
  • you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
  • you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
 
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.  
 
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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Assessment 1
1. From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the basic experience requirements for an Electrician. Read all the responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you select more than one response, or leave this question blank, you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.

YOUR RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWER YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL BE FOUND NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED.
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For the questions below, please select from A through E to indicate the skill level that you possess for each task listed. The questions were developed based on the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies needed to perform the work of this position. Be sure to describe your experience that supports your answers to the questions below, in your resume or application materials. It is important that your application package submitted, including a resume or application form, clearly shows how you possess the experience and skills levels you claim in this questionnaire. Each of your responses must be clearly supported by your education, training, and/or specific work experience you describe in your application packet submitted for this position (application form or resume, transcripts, list and description of training completed and/or other items you submit). If not, your score will be lowered, or you will be found not qualified. The information you provide will be verified. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for rating you Ineligible, not hiring you, or for firing, you after you begin work. A- I know little or nothing about this. B- I have had study or training in this. C- I have used my knowledge or ability, but I have been closely supervised. D- I have used my knowledge or ability on my own, under normal supervision. E- I am consulted by other journeypersons in difficult situations, or I am called on to do unusually difficult jobs. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Ability to trouble shoot electrical systems, HVAC systems and components.
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3. Ability to locate defects and repair or replace components.
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4. Perform preventative maintenance and operational checks on generators.
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5. Ability to troubleshoot and repair HVAC systems.
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6. Perform preventive maintenance and operational checks of photovoltaic systems.
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7. Knowledge of prescribed safety practices, OSHA Standards, National Electric Code, Uniform Building Code, National Fire Protection Association Code, as they relate to the electrical work.
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8. Ability to plan, layout and construct electrical, photovoltaic, HVAC systems from engineered drawings, plans and work orders.
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9. Utilize organizational skills and follow standard shop practices to maintain a safe working environment.
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10. Inspect electrical work of others.
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11. Utilize work orders, drawings, and engineered blueprints to trouble shoot or construct electrical systems.
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12. Ability to perform vehicle and equipment operation checks in order to determine safety.
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13. Ability to read and interpret parts manuals and manufacturer's repair manuals.
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14. Follow manufactures instructions for use of power tools, materials and equipment.
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15. Ability to maintain an organized of work area, assigned tools and parts inventory.
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16. Ability to identify and correct safety and health hazards encountered while accomplishing their duties.
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17. Knowledge of electrical test equipment and tools of the electrical trade.
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18. Ability to use electrical test equipment and tools of the electrical trade to trouble shoot and repair electrical, photovoltaic, HVAC systems and components.
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19. Knowledge of common electrical components and materials.
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20. Ability to accurately estimate materials and supplies for repair of electrical systems and components.
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21. Utilize computer programs to order parts, supplies, materials and maintain an inventory.
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22. Utilize computer programs to order parts, supplies, materials and maintain an inventory.
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23. Knowledge of various electrical laws.
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24. Ability to calculate load requirements.
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25. Knowledge of balancing electrical loads
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26. Ability to appropriately size breakers and wiring for installation.
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27. Ability to troubleshoot and repair photovoltaic systems and components.
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28. Ability to troubleshoot and repair industrial generators.
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29. Ability to troubleshoot and repair electric pumps and motors.
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30. Ability to troubleshoot and repair HVAC systems.
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31. Repair and maintain electrical systems and components and ensure proper operation.
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