You will serve as an Electrical Equipment Inspector in the Inspection, Test, QA and Training Division of the Lifting and Handling Department of PSNS and IMF.
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: ABILITY TO INSPECT. 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 perform periodic maintenance inspections and emergent deficiency inspections of weight handling equipment electrical, electronic, and electrical and mechanical systems.
You will perform inspections that encompass physical, visual, and operational testing processes and techniques on a variety of components and assemblies which have rigid specifications and close tolerances using various techniques or processes.
You will document maintenance work to be performed and identify specific deficiencies which preclude continued safe equipment operation and report deficiencies requiring resolution.
You will use a variety of trade related hand tools, standard, and specialized diagnostic and test equipment.
You will initiate proper corrective document for engineering or shop work, inspect the work, and conduct appropriate operational tests to assure acceptable quality and satisfactory work completion.