USA Staffing

Position Title: Electrician
Agency: U.S. Coast Guard
Announcement Number: 20250213-39753-176209-SR-DE Opens in new window
Open Period: Thursday, February 20, 2025 to Monday, March 3, 2025

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1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

2. 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.

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 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.

A. Yes

B. No

3. 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.

A. Yes

B. No

1. Would you accept a temporary appointment?

A. Yes

B. No

We will evaluate your resume and responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification and must be supported by your resume and supporting documents.

Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.

1. Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform as a electrician.

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.

2. Which of the following statements best describes your experience in installing and replacing fuses, breakers, disconnecting switches and power panels?

A. I have completed education or training on how to perform this task but have not yet performed it on the job.

B. I have assisted with or performed this task at the apprentice level, under close supervision.

C. I have performed this task, under normal supervision.

D. I am consulted by other journeymen in difficult situations or am called on to perform unusually difficult jobs related to this topic.

E. None of the above.

3. Which statement best describe your highest level of experience repairing electrical equipment?

A. I have completed education or training in how to perform this task but have not yet performed it on the job.

B. I have assisted with or performed this task at the apprentice level, under close supervision.

C. I have performed this task, under normal supervision.

D. I am consulted by other journeymen in difficult situations or am called on to perform unusually difficult jobs related to this topic.

E. None of the above.

4. Which statement best describes your highest level of experience taking and recording readings of meters, gauges and precision instruments with minimum error?

A. I have completed education or training in how to perform this task but have not yet performed it on the job.

B. I have assisted with or performed this task at the apprentice level, under close supervision.

C. I have performed this task, under normal supervision.

D. I am consulted by other journeymen in difficult situations or am called on to perform unusually difficult jobs related to this topic.

E. None of the above.

5. Which statement best describes your highest level of experience using electrical instruments (i.e., ohmmeters, volt meters, amp meters, meggers and phase meters) to assess a circuit?

A. I have completed education or training in how to perform this task but have not yet performed it on the job.

B. I have assisted with or performed this task at the apprentice level, under close supervision.

C. I have performed this task, under normal supervision.

D. I am consulted by other journeymen in difficult situations or am called on to perform unusually difficult jobs related to this topic.

E. None of the above.

6. Which statement best describes your highest level of experience ensuring electrical test equipment and instruments are utilized in accordance with current safety practice and procedures?

A. I have completed education or training in how to perform this task but have not yet performed it on the job.

B. I have assisted with or performed this task at the apprentice level, under close supervision.

C. I have performed this task, under normal supervision.

D. I am consulted by other journeymen in difficult situations or am called on to perform unusually difficult jobs related to this topic.

E. None of the above.

7. Which statement best describes your highest level of experience reading and interpreting electrical manuals?

A. I have completed education or training in how to perform this task but have not yet performed it on the job.

B. I have assisted with or performed this task at the apprentice level, under close supervision.

C. I have performed this task, under normal supervision.

D. I am consulted by other journeymen in difficult situations or am called on to perform unusually difficult jobs related to this topic.

E. None of the above.

8. Which electrical tools have you used and maintained?

A. Wire cutters

B. Strippers

C. Drills

D. Soldering irons

E. Screwdrivers

F. Test meters

G. Test lamps

H. Voltmeters

I. Ammeters

J. Watt meters

K. Ohmmeters

L. None of the above

9. Which statement best describes your highest level of experience locating grounds, shorts, or overloads?

A. I have completed education or training in how to perform this task but have not yet performed it on the job.

B. I have assisted with or performed this task at the apprentice level, under close supervision.

C. I have performed this task, under normal supervision.

D. I am consulted by other journeymen in difficult situations or am called on to perform unusually difficult jobs related to this topic.

E. None of the above.

10. Which statement best describes your highest level of experience testing lines, circuits, systems, and associated fixtures and controls?

A. I have completed education or training in how to perform this task, but have not yet performed it on the job

B. I have assisted with or performed this task at the apprentice level, under close supervision.

C. I have performed this task, under normal supervision.

D. I am consulted by other journeymen in difficult situations or am called on to perform unusually difficult jobs related to this topic.

E. None of the above.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

11. Do you have experience repairing shipboard electrical equipment on vessels?

A. Yes

B. No

12. Which statement best describes your highest level of experience interpreting and applying orders and electrical drawings for the overhaul or repair of electrical components or accessories?

A. I have completed education or training in how to perform this task but have not yet performed it on the job.

B. I have assisted with or performed this task at the apprentice level, under close supervision.

C. I have performed this task, under normal supervision.

D. I am consulted by other journeymen in difficult situations or am called on to perform unusually difficult jobs related to this topic.

E. None of the above.

13. Which statement best describes your highest level of experience working from Shipboard/Marine blueprints, wiring diagrams and repair manuals to repair/maintain electrical circuits, systems and controls?

A. I have completed education or training in how to perform this task but have not yet performed it on the job.

B. I have assisted with or performed this task at the apprentice level, under close supervision.

C. I have performed this task, under normal supervision.

D. I am consulted by other journeymen in difficult situations or am called on to perform unusually difficult jobs related to this topic.

E. None of the above.

14. Which statement best describes your highest level of experience in installing lighting and power systems on Shipboard/Marine vessels?

A. I have completed education or training in how to perform this task but have not yet performed it on the job.

B. I have assisted with or performed this task at the apprentice level, under close supervision.

C. I have performed this task, under normal supervision.

D. I am consulted by other journeymen in difficult situations or am called on to perform unusually difficult jobs related to this topic.

E. None of the above.

15. Which statement best describes your highest level of experience applying theory of limits and tolerances in grounds and short circuits?

A. I have completed education or training in how to perform this task but have not yet performed it on the job.

B. I have assisted with or performed this task at the apprentice level, under close supervision.

C. I have performed this task, under normal supervision.

D. I am consulted by other journeymen in difficult situations or am called on to perform unusually difficult jobs related to this topic.

E. None of the above.

16. Which statement best describes your highest level of experience installing junction boxes and running branch circuits from panel boxes on Shipboard/Marine vessels?

A. I have completed education or training in how to perform this task but have not yet performed it on the job.

B. I have assisted with or performed this task at the apprentice level, under close supervision.

C. I have performed this task, under normal supervision.

D. I am consulted by other journeymen in difficult situations or am called on to perform unusually difficult jobs related to this topic.

E. None of the above.

17. Select the electrical equipment for which you have diagnosed failures.

A. Transformers

B. Fuse/breaker panels

C. Underwater or buried power cable systems

D. Marine Power generation

E. Distribution systems

F. None of the above

18. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, that my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 CFR part 731), or I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001), I understand that any information I give may be investigated.

A. Yes, I certify that the information provided in this questionnaire is true, correct and provided in good faith and I understand the information provided above.

B. No, I do not certify that the information provided in this questionnaire is true, correct and provided in good faith.

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