HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRICIAN APPRENTICE with Security Clearance

Summary You will serve as a HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRICIAN APPRENTICE in the UTILITIES DIVISION, APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM of NAVAL FACILITIES ENG COMMAND HAWAII. Duties * You will follow detailed instructions and assist a Supervisor, Work Leader, or Journeyman in performing simple tasks (e.g. passing tools, learning how to use tools, gathering materials, etc.). * You will will follow instructions to perform simple tasks following general instruction (e.g. assists with pulling wire, splicing, etc.). * You will assist journeyperson in installing cables, pulling wires, attaching wires to fish tape, basket grips, and keeping wires from kinds of abrasion. * You will lay out and prepare various components and determine the detail of the job from blueprints or by direction of the journeyperson, training leader, or supervisor. * You will assist in the preparation of lists of materials, gathering the material, stocking trucks, and unloading material and equipment at the job sites, restocking of truck and clean up jobsite. * You will work on underground lines, run wires or cable through tunnels on conduits or lays protected cable in trenches. Requirements Conditions of Employment * Must be a US Citizen. * Must be determined suitable for federal employment. * Must participate in the direct deposit pay program. * New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov * Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326. * Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. * This is a bargaining unit position. * You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver's license. * You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination. * You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. * You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift. * Apprentice must sign an Apprenticeship Program Agreement and Apprentice Contract and agree to the conditions outlined in each. * This position requires evening and weekend work. * This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required. Qualifications 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: You have shown aptitude and interest for learning trade theory and practice by attaining passing grades in relevant school subjects or you have received commendations from teachers, instructors, or supervisors indicating satisfactory academic or work performance. 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 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. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information This Apprentice (Trade) position is registered with the Department of Labor in accordance with 29 CFR 29. Graduates of this four year apprenticeship program will be prepared for a career in their trade under the regulations prescribed by the U.S. Office of Personnel and certified as apprenticeship completers by both the Department of Navy and the Department of Labor. Promotions within the program are based on the WT pay scale as defined in 5 CFR 532.265. Promotion eligibility within the program is contingent on validation of satisfactory standing in all completed coursework and documented satisfactory completion of no less than 900 hours of non-overtime On-the-Job Learning within each 26 week promotion period. The apprenticeships are defined in four phases, each phase typically taking approximately one year. The level of work at each phase is comparable to that expected of the corresponding wage grades regarding work, knowledge and responsibility. Additional requirements to satisfactorily complete all academic and trade theory coursework with a minimum of 2.5 on a 4.0 grade scale is applied to each promotion. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ictap/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will receive priority consideration at the Full Performance Level (FPL) and if determined to be Best Qualified at the FPL, and selected, must be placed at the FPL. A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following job elements: You should list any relevant pe