Electrician

U.S. Coast Guard; South Portland (ME); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), United States Coast Guard (USCG), Director of Operational Logistics, Base Boston, Naval Engineering Department Boston, Industrial Production Facility South Portland in Boston, Massachusetts, has an opening for a WG-2805-10 Electrician.

Applicants will be evaluated on knowledge areas including electrical equipment, drawings, and tool use, and on the ability to work without excessive supervision.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of electrical equipment and safe maintenance practices.
• Theory and use of electrical/electronic instruments in shop practices.
• Technical practices: theoretical precision and attention to detail.
• Ability to read and use electrical drawings.
• Ability to use and maintain electrical hand tools.
• Electrical troubleshooting skills.

Skills

Electrical equipment

Electrical drawings

Hand tools

Wiring diagrams

Troubleshooting

Shop practices

Job description

This vacancy is for a WG-2805-10, Electrician located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), United States Coast Guard (USCG), Director of Operational Logistics, Base Boston, Naval Engineering Department Boston, Industrial Production Facility South Portland in Boston, Massachusetts.

Applicants will be evaluated on their ability to perform the duties of the position rather than the length of experience. Eligibility will be determined by the relevance, scope, and quality of all experience and training, regardless of where or how acquired.

Applicants will be rated and ranked based on their knowledge of the following job elements:

1. Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision (SCREENOUT)
2. Knowledge of electrical equipment
3. Theory and instruments (Electrical, Electronic) used in shop and trade practices
4. Technical practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
5. Ability to use electrical drawings
6. Ability to use and maintain hand tools (Electrical Work)
7. Troubleshooting (electrical)

National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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).Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.