INSTRUMENT MECHANIC (HIGH VOLTAGE) - Commander, Navy Installations Command

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, 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 level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: 1) Utilizing proper safety precautions due to close proximity and high voltage for electrical high voltage equipment; 2) Selecting proper materials/tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, wire stripping tool, vibration meters, multimeters, oscilloscopes, meggers and/or ammeters according to the work assigned; and 3) Assisting in the maintenance and repair of a large electrical system. I work under close supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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 explain safety precautions to be followed in setting up machinery and equipment for instrument work. You will plan the use of equipment and materials needed to accomplish instrument work operations. You will troubleshoot, repair, overhaul, modify, test, calibrate, or install electrical or electronic components of power generating equipment. You will analyze directives and make recommendations to improve process efficiency for instrument work.