Job Description
Summary
Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for DHA for Certain Competitive Service Positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
About the Position: This position is with the Directorate of Public Works, Fort Jackson, SC.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Must possess and maintain a state Driverβs License.
Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a CLASS βBβ CDL operator license for a variety of wheeled vehicles of all classes.
Inclement weather essential position.
This position is subject to random drug testing.
Subject to call back after normal duty hours to restore power or services and scheduled overtime.
Pre-appointment physical is required and annual physical thereafter.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: US Citizens
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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.
Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of an Electrician (Motor Vehicle Operator without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common tasks associated with repairing, overhauling, maintaining, servicing and installing 120/240 volt-single phase, 120/208-240 volt-three phases, electrical, fire alarm systems, steam and hot water equipment of industrial, commercial and domestic type. I can do testing, installing, modifying, troubleshooting , replacing of new and existing electrical systems; maintaining and repairing industrial electronic controls and equipment; measuring, cutting, threading, bending, assembling and installing conducting, inserting, splicing and connecting wires to fixtures outlets, switches, receptacles and power sources. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.
Physical Efforts: Work requires the incumbent to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and work in uncomfortable positions. The incumbent frequently lifts, carries, and sets up tools, equipment, and parts that weigh up to 20 pounds. Occasionally handles objects weighing over 50 pounds.
Working Conditions: Works in and outside: buildings, shops, aerial lighting, under buildings and in close quarters. Subject to contact with dirt, dust, and grease; shocks and burns from high voltage; cuts and bruises. Subject to emergency call back seven days a week, 24 hours a day.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
One year trial/probationary period may be required.
Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
This is a(n) Installations Career Field position.
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
Recruitment and relocations may be authorized.
Student loan repayment may be authorized.
Salary negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service may be authorized.
Credit for prior non-federal work experience and certain military service for determining annual leave accrual rate may be authorized
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Benefits
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.