Electrical Electronic Craftsworker

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Starbuck, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Little Goose Dam, Starbuck, WA. The Dam is operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers and is situated on the Snake River, 65-river miles downstream from Clarkston, WA and 70-river miles upstream from the Tri-Cities, WA. Performs installation and maintenance of digital electronic equipment and associated devices related to data collection systems, centralized control systems, remote control systems, and communications systems. Uses diagnostic and test programs to locate and analyze troubles and make necessary corrections to the digital electronic equipment. Assists and receives support in developing standard practices for installation, upgrade, inspection, testing and preventive maintenance of electronic and electrical systems for new projects now under construction, and for updating existing systems. Repair instrumentation equipment, pumps and other equipment; power distribution and lighting systems, electrical equipment of spillway gates and navigation lock. Services and repairs electric motors, control centers and panel boards. Repairs and maintains main generator bus work, generator power circuit breakers, disconnects and associated equipment; maintains and repairs project elevators and miscellaneous equipment.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Pre-employment physical is required.
• Pre-employment Drug Testing is required.
• Heavy lifting of up to 45lbs.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Information Assurance Technician I level certification within 6 months of placement into the position.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver’s license.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 11.
• US Citizens
• Ability to do the work of a(n) Electrical Electronic Craftsworker ~ without more than normal supervision. making adjustments and/or repairs, calibrating and retesting equipment such as various relays, meters, recorders, controllers, indicators, transmitters and receivers, oscillators and amplifiers, electronic relays and other electronic and communication equipment.
• Ability to distinguish colors is essential.

Responsibilities

• Performs installation and maintenance of digital electronic equipment and associated devices related to data collection systems, centralized control systems, remote control systems, and communications systems.
• Uses diagnostic and test programs to locate and analyze troubles and make necessary corrections to the digital electronic equipment.
• Assists and receives support in developing standard practices for installation, upgrade, inspection, testing and preventive maintenance of electronic and electrical systems for new projects now under construction, and for updating existing systems.
• Repair instrumentation equipment, pumps and other equipment; power distribution and lighting systems, electrical equipment of spillway gates and navigation lock.
• Services and repairs electric motors, control centers and panel boards.
• Repairs and maintains main generator bus work, generator power circuit breakers, disconnects and associated equipment; maintains and repairs project elevators and miscellaneous equipment.

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.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed