Child and Youth Programs Electrician

Navy Region Southwest Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR); San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Navy Region Southwest Navy Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR) seeks a skilled journeyman electrician to install, modify, repair, troubleshoot, and test electrical lines, circuits, fixtures, controls and equipment across federal facilities. The role emphasizes working from plans and manuals to ensure safe, reliable electrical systems.

Responsibilities include interpreting blueprints and wiring diagrams, coordinating with maintenance teams, and upholding the National Electrical Code.

Qualifications

• Journeyman level knowledge of electrical systems and equipment including series, parallel and varying voltage circuits.
• Ability to interpret plan specifications, blueprints, sketches, schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code.

Responsibilities

• Installs, modifies, repairs, maintains, troubleshoots, tests and loads electrical lines, circuits, systems, fixtures, controls and equipment as a journeyman.
• Plans and lays out work from building plans and electrical manuals to route and size wiring, fixtures and devices.
• Determines distribution panels, junction boxes, fittings, connections and installs wiring, conduits and related components.
• Plans and completes repairs and installations with minimal supervision.

Job description

Summary

This position is under the Child and Youth Programs Department of Navy Region Southwest. The incumbent is responsible for the installation, modification, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and testing of new and existing electrical lines, circuits systems, fixtures, controls and equipment.

Duties

• Installs, modifies, repairs, maintains, troubleshoots, tests and loads new and existing electrical lines, circuits, systems, associated fixtures, controls and equipment as a skilled journeyman level.
• Works from building plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, and electrical maintenance and repair manuals to plan and lay out the routing, replacement, type, size, gauge, balance, load, continuity, and safe operation of electrical lines and lighting, circuits, systems, equipment and controls.
• Determines and places distribution panels, junction boxes, fittings, and connections and installs wiring, couplings, conduit, relays, fixtures, transformers and other electrical devices.
• Plans and lays out work, tracing hard-to-locate defects or problems, and completing repairs and installations with little or no technical advice. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation. Background Investigations are conducted using fingerprint identification and completion of background inquiry forms.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• Position requires prolonged standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in tiring position.
• Frequently lifts and carries materials, and equipment weighing up to 40 lbs. Occasionally lifts heavier items.
• Work is performed both indoors and outside. Exposed to dirt, grease, noise, electrical shock, burns, and possible fall from ladders. May be exposed to inclement weather conditions. Must wear issued protective gear.

Qualifications

Experience that demonstrates a journeyman level knowledge of the operation and installation of a variety of complete electrical systems and equipment, such as series, parallel, and compound circuits for single and multiple phase alternating current of varying voltage, amperage, and frequency; wiring systems in industrial complexes and buildings; and power or regulating and control circuits and distribution panels to machinery, control equipment, computers, and other electrical equipment. Ability to interpret and apply plan specifications, blueprints, sketches, schematics and wiring diagrams. Must have knowledge of the National Electrical Code.

Education

This position is not in a positive education series.

Additional information

Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.

Non-U.S. citizens with fewer than three years of recent residential history in the U.S. may be determined ineligible for employment.

Some positions have special requirements. Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required.

In accordance with the Real ID Act of 2005, if a candidate or new hire requires access to a military installation and does not have a REAL ID, identity will need to be established. Identity is established by presenting either one (1) Acceptable Credential or by presenting an acceptable combination of Source Identify Documents. Acceptable Credentials are listed in List A and Acceptable Source Identity Documents are listed in Lists B and C in the link below (page 3). If using an Acceptable Credential, only one (1) from List A is required and if using Acceptable Source Identity Documents, one (1) from List B and one (1) from List C is required.

https://www.oni.navy.mil/Portals/12/Vistors/Base%20Access%20Form.pdf?ver=2017-08-28-065204-693

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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