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Interior Electrical Journeyman (WG-2805-10)

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About the Role:

The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time Interior Electrical Journeyman (WG-2805-10) to work at the 412th Test Wing, 412th Civil Engineer Group, 412th Civil Engineer Squadron, Facilities Systems Flight (412 CES/CEOF) at Edwards Air Force Base.

In this position you will serve as an Interior Electrical Journeyman in the 412th Civil Engineer Squadron, Facility Systems Flight, Electrical Element.  Interior Electrical Journeyman install, repair, troubleshoot, and maintain various electrical systems, controls, and equipment.  The main duties of the Interior Electrician are to install, modify, test, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair new and existing electrical lines, circuits, systems, fixtures, panels, switches, breakers, and controls located in and near installation buildings and structures.  Additionally, the Interior Electrician troubleshoots problem areas and inspects for defective equipment and faulty wiring.  These duties include performing corrective and preventative maintenance, repair, operational (functional), and final testing; final tuning; alignment; and/or calibration of moderately complex electronic control systems, components, and/or subassemblies.

 

Announcement Length/Closes:  14 days

Location: Edwards, California (Edwards Air Force Base)

Typical 2025 salary range: $33.59 - $39.13 per hour (includes locality)

Areas of Consideration (AOC): Department – wide (DoD)

Desired Skills:

- 2 years of Journeyman level experience work with 12 – 600 Volts.

- Experience in installing, modifying, testing, troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing new and existing electrical lines, circuits, and systems.

- Knowledge of National Electric Code and local electric codes.

- Knowledge of safety standards and procedures.

- Commercial and industrial experience.

Major Duties:

- Install, modify, test, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair new and existing electrical lines, circuits, systems, fixtures, panels, switches, breakers, and controls located in and near installation buildings and structures.

- Troubleshoots problem areas and inspects defective equipment and faulty wiring.

- Duties include performing corrective and preventative maintenance, repair, operational (functional), and final testing; final tuning; alignment; and/or calibration of moderately complex electronic control systems, components, and/or subassemblies. 

Qualifications/Requirements:

- U.S. Citizenship

- Must be a U.S. Citizenship

- Obtain & maintain security clearance

- This is a designated Drug Testing Position

- Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical

- You may be required to travel 1 or 2 days per month.

- Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service

- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period

- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory

- Required to obtain/maintain valid CA state driver’s license

- Flightline Drivers License will be required with Controlled Movement Area certification.

- Emergency overtime may be required and to work other than normal duty hours “on call”.

- You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain government credit card for travel and travel related purchases.

- You may be required to complete training, but not limited to, cathodic protection, lightning protection, airfield lighting system, and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification

- You may be required to obtain license to operate vehicles/heavy equipment.

- Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE)

- Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment.

- Candidates not at the Journeyman level with verifiable qualifications and experience need not apply

- Knowledge of technical practices in order to plan, layout, and complete maintenance or repair work needed for interior electrical circuit and of low voltage electrical equipment and distribution lines such as transformers, switches, circuit breakers, recording instruments, control systems, series and parallel, circuits, line loading, line losses.

- Knowledge of electrical and electronic theory, instruments used in shop, and trade practices and electrical equipment located at Edwards AFB and of troubleshooting and locating defects and trouble spots

- Knowledge of safety regulations, procedures, and practices. Ability to install, modify, test, repair, troubleshoot, and maintain low voltage electric power-controlling equipment without more than normal supervision

 

***Resumes limited to two pages. Federal agencies now only accept resumes up to two pages in length.*** Learn more about the new resume requirements at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit.

 

Please send resumes to: 

Ashley Cohran, ashley.cohran.2@us.af.mil

 

ADHERENCE TO APPLICABLE HAF/AFMC/AFTC HIRING FREEZE IMPLEMENTATION GUIDANCE IS REQUIRED

 

Exciting work as an Air Force Civilian

  • Professional and technical experts, Veterans, electricians, plumbers, carpenters, administrative, etc.
  • Veterans may receive hiring preference and possible credit for military service
  • Use and develop skills in your technical specialty

Launch your federal career with Team Edwards

  • Work on cutting-edge programs
  • Learn, grow and progress
  • Promotion opportunities throughout the U.S. government
  • Acquire valuable certifications
  • Internships for high school, undergrad and graduate level

  • Multiple tuition assistance opportunities - programs to help pay student loans
  • Health insurance options for your entire family - no waiting period to period
  • Competitive salaries
  • Retirement plans - pension and 401k equivalent (TSP) with matching contributions
  • Vacation and holidays - 11 paid holidays, 13  days of sick leave and up to 26 days vacation leave (dependent on eligible years of service)