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WARNING STATEMENT: Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and demonstrated capability. You should be aware that your ratings are subject to evaluation and verification based on the resume, and other relevant documents you submit, as well as through verification of references as appropriate. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your stated level of experience and demonstrated capability. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you or for dismissing you from the position following acceptance.
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INSTRUCTIONS: For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below. Select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your current level of experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience is subject to verification by investigation. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience as proof to support your answer, or you may be required to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed ability to perform a task.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Electrician, WG-2805-10
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For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
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Carefully read the following description of experience. This is a screen-out element. Failure to meet a minimum level of experience will result in an ineligible rating. Select only ONE response.
Ability to do the work of an Electrician involves installing, maintaining, and repairing primary and secondary electrical distribution systems, of which many are underground, switches, distribution panels and outlet boxes, electronic controls, and outside lighting. Install, modify, repair, maintain, troubleshoot, test, and load new and existing electrical lines, circuits, systems, and associated fixtures, controls, and equipment. Repair broken or frayed wiring and repair and/or replace switches, plugs, fuses, fluorescent and incandescent lamps and test required to assure satisfactory results. I have performed this work independently without more than normal supervision.
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For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item. If after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have overstated your qualifications and/or experience and your self-rating is not supported, your score will be lowered.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Inspect electrical systems, equipment, or components to identify hazards, defects, or the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
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Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, or components, using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
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Use test equipment (e.g., test lamps, voltage testers, ammeters, polarity testers) to verify working condition of electrical equipment.
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Use trade formulas to calculate voltage, drop and current capacity, resistance, inductance, capacitance, power factor, current flow and temperature.
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Conduct wiring checks for shorts, opens, grounds, or continuity.
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Install and repair distribution panels, boxes, and various electrical systems.
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Select proper gauges, insulation, protection devices, and switching for a variety of equipment, lighting, and miscellaneous electrical loads, and balance service loads over three phases.
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Perform preventative maintenance inspections and tasks on electrical systems and related components to determine wear, reliability and load capabilities.
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Perform preventive maintenance and inspections of electrical electromechanical equipment; and knowledge of the theory and practice of basic electricity, electrical protective devices, three-phase systems, transformers, A.C. circuits/control equipment, and D.C. equipment controls
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Repair existing electrical lines, circuits, systems, fixtures, controls and equipment with renovation/refurbishing of buildings.
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Work from building plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings and electrical maintenance and repair manuals.
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Interpret and apply technical information from manufacturer's specifications, schematics, block diagrams, and technical orders.
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Use specialized equipment, such as voltmeters, ammeters, ohmmeters, meggers, and recording meters when checking or repairing electrical equipment, systems and/or apparatus.
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Perform layout, setup, test and repair operations on electronic equipment that includes testing all emergency equipment on a scheduled basis and recording all pertinent information into a log.
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Use screwdrivers, wrenches, pliers, wire brushes, files, hand drills, and wire strippers.
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Use trade formulas to calculate common properties, e.g. voltage, voltage drop, and current capability in series and parallel circuits, resistance, inductance, capacitance, power factor, current flow, and temperature and in length in single and multiple raceways, conduits, gutters and cable trays.
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Trouble shoot (tracing and locating defects) new and existing electrical lines, circuits, systems, fixtures, controls and equipment with renovation/ refurbishing of buildings.
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Operate lighting control systems such as basic programming, troubleshooting, and scheduling lighting systems.
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CERTIFICATION OF INFORMATION ACCURACY: As previously explained, your ratings in this Occupational Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the documents and references you submit. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your ratings. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for disqualifying you or for dismissing you from the position/agency during the probation period. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: 1) understand this warning; 2) have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy; and 3) verify that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability. Certification of Information Accuracy - If you fail to answer this question, you will be disqualified from consideration from this position.
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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 the application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be canceled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "NO" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
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APPLICANT RESPONSIBILITY: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or faxed (i.e., resume, veterans or Indian preference documentation, assessment questions and answers, and SF 50's) is received and is accurate.
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