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Marine Electrician

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers | Philadelphia, PA

Posted Date 10/16/2024
Description This announcement uses the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Basic Requirement for Position:

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a Marine Electrician without more than normal supervision. Your resume must demonstrate your ability to perform common maintenance duties on electrical equipment aboard a sea-going vessel such as repairing electrical equipment, using hand tools, and determining when there is an issue. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

Job Elements:The skills, knowledge, abilities, and personal characteristics listed below are important to succeed in the job:
  • 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)
  • Trouble shooting (electrical)
Physical Efforts:
Makes repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms, and where the parts of the system worked on are in hard-to-reach places. Duties require long periods of time standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts, carries, and sets up tools and equipment, and parts that weigh up to 40 pounds.

Working Conditions:
Work is performed primarily in closed areas with some work outside. Considerable time is spent in or adjacent to the engine room area with its attendant noise, heat, and fumes. Works in very close places and in awkward positions. Subject to the usual electrical hazards involving shock, strain, burns, cuts, falls from ladders, and fumes and heat while working in confined quarters.This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Salary31.85 - 37.13 Hour

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