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Overview
Accepting applications
Posted this month • Apply by 07/12/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 12, 2026
This job will close when we have received 100 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
New Cumberland Defense Logistics Center, PA
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $30.97 - $36.13 per hour Pay scale & grade
WG 10
Promotion potential 10
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Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type Permanent
Occupations and job series

• 2805 Electrician

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union Yes
Drug test No Security clearance Other Financial disclosure required No
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Announcement number DLADSN-26-12993230-DHA Control number 874139300
This job is open to
The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Clarification from the agency
This is a Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Direct Hire Authority (DHA) notice open to the Public.
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Duties

• Tests equipment by use of voltmeter, ammeter, ohmmeter, and wattmeter for voltage, amperage and resistance.
• Installs electrical wiring, conduits, switches, etc., and protective covering.
• Performs installation, modification, repair, monitoring, operation and troubleshooting tasks on a variety of Building Utility Systems.
• Performs repair tasks to include tracing and locating defects and performing loads and tests of new and existing electrical lines, circuits, and systems.
• Installs, modify, repair, load, and test systems, circuits and devices, and determines, arranges, places, and routes distribution panels, boxes, circuits, fittings, connections and controls.
• Operates, modify, troubleshoot, repair a variety of electrical equipment/systems including Essential/Critical Load 480-volt 5,000/3,200/1,200 ampere switchgear, 2,500KW Load Banks, 2,500/750KW Generators, Power Distribution Units, Panels, Breakers.
• Upon assignment to this position, employee must obtain and maintain a government driver's license.

Requirements
Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Tour of Duty: 1st Shift
• Security Requirements: Non Sensitive
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-Exempt
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Bargaining Unit Status: Yes
• Pre-Employment Physical: Required
• Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for more information.
• This is a Mission Essential (ME) position. The incumbent may be required to report to work in the event of a natural disaster, inclement weather, or crisis.

Qualifications
Applicants will be rated in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standard for Trades and Labor Occupations. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties at the level for which you are applying. Emphasis is placed on how you gained the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time, and the required ability or potential to perform the job. Applicants who do not meet the screen-out element (SOE) will be eliminated from further competition.
The SOE and minimum qualifications for this position is:

• Performs the common tasks of the job to be filled but under close supervision, such as operating, and installation of a variety of electrical systems, circuits, equipment, Interprets and apply building plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams and engineering drawings; requires skill in the use of hand tools and a wide variety of test equipment.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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 receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Physical Effort: Required to stoop, stand, kneel, climb and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts tools, parts and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds and occasionally lifts heavier items.
Working Conditions: Works inside buildings and shops and outside. Subject to contact with dirt, grease and dust. Exposed to the possibility of electric shock, burns, cuts and bruises. Working conditions are a normal part of the Job and are considered in the evaluation.
The incumbent of this position has been designated as an emergency employee. The term "Emergency Employee" is used to designate those employees who must report to work in emergency situations. Emergency dismissal or closure announcements do not apply to these employees. The employees who occupy these positions may be required to report for duty in any situation that prevents significant numbers of employees in the local area from reporting for work on time or which requires agencies to close all or part of their activities.
Additional information
For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: http://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/careers/GenAppInfoDef.pdf
Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF
Information for Veterans is available at: https://www.dla.mil/Careers/Programs/ . As of 23 December 2016, Military retirees seeking to enter federal service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they would be appointed within 180 days following their official date of retirement.
Drug-Free Workplace Policy
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe, drug-free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random drug testing.
Applicants tentatively selected for employment in testing designated positions will undergo a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Refusal to undergo testing or testing positive for illegal drugs will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and a six-month denial of employment with DLA from the date of the drug test. Employees in drug testing designated positions are subject to random drug testing. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position.
The DLA drug testing panel tests for the following substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates, heroin, phencyclidine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, fentanyl, norfentanyl, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), and opioids.
ADVISORY: Use of cannabidiol (CBD) products may result in a positive drug test for marijuana. DLA employees are subject to Federal law and under Federal law, Marijuana is illegal.
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