TITLE 5 HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRICIAN (MI 127th CES)

Air National Guard Units; Michigan; On-site; USD 51,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Air National Guard Units in Michigan and Massachusetts seeks a Title 5 High Voltage Electrician to install, test, repair and maintain high voltage power systems. The role involves working with transformers, relays, switches, and distribution lines, including energized work with strict safety practices.

Candidates apply under the Fed Competitive path; pay is hourly with a national guard pay scale, and telework eligibility is noted for certain duties.

Responsibilities

• Install, modify, test, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair electric power controlling equipment and distribution lines.
• Install, modify, test, repair, and maintain transformers, converters, regulators, cables, switches, circuit breakers, and related substation elements.
• Adjust relays and control equipment to achieve specified voltage, current, time delay, and other operational characteristics.
• Install and repair overhead and underground electrical distribution lines and related infrastructure.
• Perform emergency repairs on power lines, often while systems are energized, following safety rules and procedures.

Job description

TITLE 5 HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRICIAN (MI 127th CES)

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a TITLE 5 HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRICIAN (MI 127th CES), Position Description Number NGT6374000 and is part of the MI 127 Wing, National Guard.

Key Responsibilities

***THIS IS A TITLE 5 EXCEPTED NATIONAL GUARD POSITION*** This position is located at one of the following locations, 102d Civil Engineering Squadron, Otis ANGB Massachusetts or 127th Civil Engineering Squadron, Selfridge ANGB Michigan. This is a Title 5 Air National Guard (ANG) Employee position description.

The purpose of this position is to serve as a High Voltage Electrician to install, modify, test, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair electric power controlling equipment and/or distribution lines. Installs, modifies, tests, repairs, and maintains transformers, converters, regulators, cables, switches, circuit breakers, mechanical and electronic systems, and other circuit elements found in substations.

Adjusts relays and control equipment to obtain specified voltage, current, time delay, and other characteristics for appropriate holding, tripping, or other operational functions. Installs, modifies, connects, inspects, and repairs overhead and underground electrical distribution lines.

Services lines, breakers, disconnect switches, transformers, insulators, grounding systems, fuses, poles (metal and wood), relays, meters, lightning arresters, cathodic protection systems, traffic lights, street and floodlight systems, airfield lighting systems, and power supplies. Strings wires and hoists conductors up to the cross arms. Troubleshoots distribution circuits and generating and controlling equipment.

Makes emergency repairs and substitutions of power lines and equipment, sometimes working on distribution systems when they are energized. Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment. Frequently works on high voltage electrical systems when they are "hot", using necessary safety equipment, methods, and precautions.

Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment. Frequently works on high voltage electrical systems when they are "hot", using necessary safety equipment, methods, and precautions. The above duty description doesn't contain all details of the official position description.

Requirements & Education

No substitution of education allowed for this position.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Air National Guard Units, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $36.77 – $42.89/hr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-18.

How many openings are available?

There are 2 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.