Job Overview

This job announcement will be accepting candidate submissions until 10 September 2024 NOTE: Must use MM/DD/YYYY date format for experience on resume

The Air Force Research Laboratory, Information Directorate Fabrication Branch (AFRL/RIOLF), is seeking to fill a WG-2805-11, Journeyman Electrician, position located in Rome, NY. The primary purpose of this position is to install, repair and maintain various electrical systems, controls and equipment.

Responsibilities of this position include:

• Collaborate with other support tradespersons to accomplish and support planning, laying out, and designing electrical systems as required for industrial, research and development, scientific testing, or monitoring systems and equipment designed to meet unique conditions associated with research and development projects.
• Troubleshooting specialized equipment and projects for research and development determines the labor, hours, skills, and materials required.
• Install complete electrical systems as required for industrial, research and development, scientific testing, and/or remodeling existing systems.
• Utilize available circuit diagrams, or if not available, trace circuits, and repair or replace defective components.
• Use all types of hand tools and test equipment associated with the electrical trade, such as meggers, oscilloscopes, protective relay testers, multi-meters, watt meters, Wheatstone bridges, and Kelvin bridges.
• Work on electrical systems from 12 volts DC to 480 volts AC.
• Read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, and engineering diagrams.

Telework

No, this position is not eligible for telework opportunities

Remote Work (CONUS)

No, this position is not approved for remote work.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov.
• The ability to obtain and maintain the required security clearance.
• The work may require an employee to drive a motor vehicle and an appropriate, valid driver's license will be required.
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment, and participation in random drug testing.
• You must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the WG-11 level. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

1. Knowledge of safety regulations, practices, and procedures.

2. Knowledge of technical practices in order to plan, lay out, install, modify, troubleshoot, and repair a variety of complete systems.

3. Knowledge of theory, instruments, and technical practices used in electrical shop and trade practices.

4. The ability to interpret electrical drawings, blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, technical manuals as well as intricate station and manufacturer’s drawings for test facilities.

5. Skill in using all types of shop and hand tools, and testing equipment associated with the electrical trade.

6. Skill in troubleshooting and tracing hard-to-locate defects or problems in electrical systems and components.

7. Skill in utilizing National Electrical Code, National Fire codes, local codes and to use formulas to calculate common properties.

Desired Qualifications

• The ability to work directly with the engineers and scientists at the Air Force Research Laboratory, Information Directorate, AFRL/RI, to build or modify electrical systems based on rough sketches, notes, and verbal instructions.

When uploading documents, please utilize the naming convention listed below. The Requisitions Number for this announcement is 50795.

Resume: Req No_Last Name_First Name_Resume

Transcripts: Req No_Last Name_First Name_Transcripts

Acceptable file types: .doc,.docx,.pdf

(Req. No. 50795)

Additional Information

The WG Hourly Pay Range for this position is: $ 32.29 - 37.63 .

Series

2805

Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) employs approximately 11,500 military, civilian and contractor personnel, and manages a $7 billion portfolio of investments. The lab supports external customers and partners with industry while investing in basic research, applied research and advanced technology development. As one integrated lab, AFRL seamlessly supports the Science & Technology needs of two services: the Air Force and the Space Force.