Electrician Helper

U.S. Department of Homeland Security; New London (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is seeking an Electrician Helper for the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, CT. The position requires technical knowledge and skills relevant to electrical work within the facilities engineering team. Candidates will be assessed based on their abilities rather than experience alone, making volunteer work and relevant training equally important.

Qualifications

• Evaluated on the ability to perform duties rather than length of experience.
• Must have knowledge in technical practices, electrical systems, and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Duties not explicitly detailed, but involve electrical work and maintenance tasks.

Skills

Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision

Knowledge of Electrical Equipment

Ability to Use Electrical Drawings

Ability to Use and Maintain Hand Tools (Electrical Work)

Job description

This vacancy is for a WG-2805-5, Electrician Helper located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Coast Guard Academy, Facilities Engineering Division, Public Works, New London, CT.

Duties

[Details of duties are not provided in the original description; consider adding specific responsibilities here.]

Requirements

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

Key Requirements:

Qualifications

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:

• Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen Out Element)
• Knowledge of Electrical Equipment
• Theory and Instruments (Electrical, Electronic) Used in Shop and Trade Practices
• Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
• Ability To Use Electrical Drawings
• Ability to Use and Maintain Hand Tools (Electrical Work)

NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level.

National Service Experience (volunteer experience): Experience includes paid and unpaid work, such as volunteer work through programs like Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, or other organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical skills and can provide valuable training that translates to paid employment. All qualifying experience, including volunteer work, will be credited.

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