Chief Electrician (Direct Hire Authority)

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. 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 a(n) Chief Electrician (Direct Hire Authority)~ without more than normal supervision. - You must have the Ability to Lead as a Chief Electrician, WJ-2805-10. You must have the ability or potential ability to take responsibility to lead and direct, furnishing guidance and instructions on how and what tasks are to be accomplished on a daily basis in reference to repairs and monitoring of an automated engine room aboard a seagoing vessel. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

• WORKING CONDITIONS Work is performed primarily in closed areas with some work outside. Much time is spent in or adjacent to the engine room area with its attendant noise, heat, fumes, etc. Works in very close places and in awkward positions. Employee is subject to the usual hazards, involving shock, strain, burns, cuts, falling from ladders, fumes and heat while working in confined quarters. Incumbent is exposed to the effects of paints, acids, and solvents. Exposed to extremes of weather conditions, heat, and noise. There is danger of slippery decks and drowning. Must wear appropriate safety gear and protective clothing as required, and comply with sound safety practices. May be exposed to hot pipes, escaping steam and the effects of acids, solvents and paint.

• PHYSICAL EFFORT Makes repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms, and where the parts of the system worked on are in hard-to-reach places. Duties require long periods of standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions, all of which can cause exertion of the lower back. The employee must maintain good lower back physical condition. Incumbent is required to exert moderate to heavy physical effort in handling equipment. Frequently lifts, carries equipment and supplies normally up to 45 lbs and occasionally over 45 lbs., and sets up tools and equipment. Incumbent must possess color perception in order to perform troubleshooting and repair work on the full range of equipment. Lifts and carries Work requires prolonged standing, walking and climbing,