I am a current permanent or former federal employee with less than 52 weeks break in the competitive service and I am applying for this position to be considered as a:
Electrician
Installs, repairs, or replaces, modifies, loads, and tests new and existing electrical lines, circuits, systems, fixtures, panels, switches, breakers, and controls located in and near installation buildings and structures.
Responsibilities
- Installs, repairs, or replaces, modifies, loads, and tests new and existing electrical lines, circuits, systems, fixtures, panels, switches, breakers, and controls located in and near installation buildings and structures.
- Troubleshoots problem areas and inspects for defective equipment and faulty wiring.
- Uses and maintains various types of hand and/or power tools, such as screwdrivers, pliers, wire cutters, soldering irons, cable pullers, hydraulic benders, and pipe threading machines.
- Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment.
Requirements
Qualifications and Job Elements
Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-2800 - Electrical Installation And Maintenance Family. Qualification requirements emphasize the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.
Screen Out Element: Ability to do the work of an Electrician without more than normal supervision.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or competencies in the following areas:
- Knowledge: Safety regulations, practices, and procedures; technical practices to plan, lay out, install, modify, troubleshoot, and repair complete systems; electrical and electronic theory and instruments (e.g., multimeters, circuit analyzers, meggers).
- Skill: Using and maintaining hand tools (e.g., screwdrivers, pliers, cable pullers, soldering irons); troubleshooting and tracing hard-to-locate defects or problems.
- Ability: Using electrical drawings, blueprints, engineering drawings, and wiring diagrams to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain various electrical systems, controls, and equipment without more than normal supervision.
Physical and Working Conditions
- Physical Effort: Makes repairs from work stands and other hard-to-reach places. Must stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, stretch, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts parts and equipment up to 20 pounds; occasionally lifts items over 40 pounds with assistance.
- Working Conditions: Works both inside and outside, sometimes in bad weather and in areas that are noisy, dirty, dusty, and greasy. May work on scaffolding or cranes at heights of 30 or more feet, or in close quarters such as manholes or attics. Subject to electric shock, cuts, and bruises, and may be exposed to temperature extremes, high noise levels, or chemicals.
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Situational assessment questions
All current federal employees must have a minimum performance rating of acceptable or higher to be considered for placement. Current federal employees who have a current unacceptable performance rating will be excluded from consideration. Note: Failure to select one of the below responses will render you ineligible for further consideration.
Job-specific skill ratings
From the descriptions below, choose the one letter beside the statement that best describes the highest level of experience you possess and that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of an ELECTRICIAN without more than normal supervision. SELECT ONLY ONE LETTER.
Physical and condition requirements
Use and maintain various types of hand and/or power tools, such as screwdrivers, pliers, wire cutters, soldering irons, cable pullers, hydraulic benders, and pipe threading machines.
Additional Info
Location
- Kadena Air Base
Application Details
- Application Deadline: 2026-10-28
- Relocation: True
- Overseas Information: Applicants interested in applying for overseas locations should review important information regarding the exceptional family member program.
- Veterans/Preference: Specific guidance is provided for displaced Federal employees, Employed Annuitants, Military Spouse Preference (MSP), and Priority Placement Program (PPP) applicants, requiring specific documentation.
Compensation
- Salary Range: $62,756 to $73,191 per year