Electrical Worker

• Individually or as part of a team installs modifies repairs maintains tests and loads new and existing electrical distribution systems equipment and their components.
• Locates broken worn damaged or poorly operating wiring fixtures controls and equipment using visual checks or a variety of test equipment such as test lamps voltage testers ammeters and polarity testers.
• Completes needed repairs to installed systems and rearranges and hooks up items such as outlets switches light fixtures regulators and circuit breakers.
• Troubleshoots malfunctioning equipment distribution circuits and controlling equipment to locate and correct the cause of outages and improper operation.
• Works with electricians and electronics workers in making emergency cutouts and substitution of power lines and equipment sometimes working on secondary distribution systems when they are energized.
• Works with electricians and electronics workers on scheduled and unscheduled adjusting cleaning repairing replacing defective parts and lubricating programs on all electrical equipment with related accessories.
• Places distribution panels boxes fittings fixtures transformers and other electrical devices.
• References National Electrical Code local codes building plans blueprints wiring diagrams engineering drawings and electrical maintenance and repair manual as pertains to the work.
• Restarts equipment affected by a partial or complete loss of power in the proper sequence and maintain containment ventilation for the numerous ventilating systems.
• Complies with NBAF and agency safety requirements and precautions while working in areas where the subject regulations apply.
• Observes safety and housekeeping rules and assures proper use of personal protective equipment.
• Ensures adherence to conduct safety fire care of equipment housekeeping rules and regulations.
• Uses word processing and Computer Maintenance Management System software to accurately maintain records such as documenting or recording equipment numbers work order tasking time and materials as required for preventative and planned maintenance.
• Operates government-owned vehicles for official purposes.

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of one-year probationary period unless previously served. Refer to the Next Steps section for more information.
• Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities visit E-Verify at vehicle or commercial drivers license required.
• Drug test required.
• Vaccine(s) required.
• Special physical requirements/demands.
• Full background investigation required.
• Department of Justice Security Risk Assessment (SRA) approval is required.
• National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) clearance is required.
• Respirator fitting and certification are required.

In order to qualify for this position you must meet the following by the closing date of the vacancy announcement: 10/06/2026.

Qualifications will be determined under the Job Element Rating System X-118C Qualifications Standard Handbook. While a specific length of time and experience is not required for most Wage Grade positions you must show through experience and training that you possess the best qualified level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of this position. Qualification requirements emphasize the quality of experience not necessarily the length. The responses to the questionnaire and your resume should be in significant detail to provide the person rating your application with a good understanding of your ability to do the job technical knowledge work and training experience etc. (For example You must have the ability to perform the duties of a Electrical Workerwithout more than normal supervision (Screen Out)).

Applicants who do not meet the SCREEN OUT ELEMENT will not be given further consideration.

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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.

Working Conditions
Incumbent is exposed to varying abnormal temperatures and conditions both indoors and outside buildings. The incumbent works in areas where equipment is in continual operation and noise levels are abnormal and odors prevail. The incumbent is subject to infection mechanical injury gas cuts bruises fumes dirt and grease. Work requires changes to clothing provided by NBAF while at work duty station. Work may require to showering prior to reporting to duty station in accordance with entrance/exit safety protocols for specific areas of the center. The incumbent must use safety equipment including hard hat gloves safety glasses lock out tag out (LOTO) arc flash clothes and other protective items. The incumbent must wear a full face respirator when working in biological control areas; and restrictions of facial hair may be imposed for proper use of personal protective equipment. Discomfort may occur when wearing protective clothing gloves and eye goggles. May be called-in on nights and weekends for emergency repairs and operations.

The health status of personnel is monitored periodically using biologic and serologic tests and physical examinations.

Restrictions against contact with birds and livestock outside the laboratory may apply after entering high security animal facilities that are working with disease agents foreign to the United States.