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Defense Logistics Agency · Department of Defense · Richmond, Virginia

Federal agencyGS-10
At a glance

A job with Defense Logistics Agency in Richmond, Virginia. It pays $31.73$37.02 per hour (annualised at 2,087 hours) at grade GS-10. Applications close on Sep 27, 2026 — 11 days left.

Working pattern
On site
Who can apply
Open to the public
Clearance
Other

Main duties

  • Installs, alters, maintains and repairs electrical facilities and equipment Installs and repairs electrical equipment and/or electrical components of equipment including automatic loading dock doors and levelers, shop machinery and laboratory items.
  • Answers trouble calls, makes diagnosis and performs on-the-spot repair.
  • Installs, maintains and repairs a variety of electronic and related equipment such as automated data processing equipment, electronic controls, rectifiers, transformers, photo-electric cells, integrated circuits, solid state thermostats, etc. Uses a variety of electronic equipment such as voltmeters, ohmmeters, ampmeters, relay checkers, multimeters and circuit tracing equipment to test for proper operation and to trace and localize trouble.
  • Replaces defective parts such as motors, relays, solenoids, transistors, resistors, wires, capacitors, coils, sockets, condensers, transformers, etc.
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About the role

See below for important information regarding this job.

What you will do

  • Installs, alters, maintains and repairs electrical facilities and equipment Installs and repairs electrical equipment and/or electrical components of equipment including automatic loading dock doors and levelers, shop machinery and laboratory items.
  • Answers trouble calls, makes diagnosis and performs on-the-spot repair.
  • Installs, maintains and repairs a variety of electronic and related equipment such as automated data processing equipment, electronic controls, rectifiers, transformers, photo-electric cells, integrated circuits, solid state thermostats, etc. Uses a variety of electronic equipment such as voltmeters, ohmmeters, ampmeters, relay checkers, multimeters and circuit tracing equipment to test for proper operation and to trace and localize trouble.
  • Replaces defective parts such as motors, relays, solenoids, transistors, resistors, wires, capacitors, coils, sockets, condensers, transformers, etc.

How you will be evaluated

Direct Hire Evaluation: Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. This vacancy will be filled through a Department of Defense Direct Hire Authority. All applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for consideration.

The rule of Three, Veteran's Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply to this vacancy. We will evaluate your application for basic eligibility and to determine if your experience meets the basic qualification requirements described in the announcement.

All applicants who meet the qualifications and other basic requirement are eligible for referral and selection consideration. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.

Documents you must provide

  • To apply for this position you must provide a complete Application Package.
  • Each Application Package MUST include: Your Resume: IMPORTANT UPDATE: Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages.
  • If your resume exceeds the two-page limit, you will be removed from consideration for this announcement.
  • The resume and required supporting documentation should provide the minimum qualifications and relevant experience for the announced position.
  • Must include the work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment, and duties performed.
  • If multiple resumes are submitted by an applicant, only the last resume submitted will be reviewed for qualifications and referred for selection consideration, if eligible.
  • The resume must not be more than 5MB and should be saved and uploaded as a PDF to maintain formatting and number of pages.
  • We also accept GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, TXT, PDF, ODT or Word (DOC or DOCX).
  • We do not accept PDF portfolio files.
  • Page margins should be 0.5 inches, and font styles must be legible.
  • Consider using 14-point size font for titles and 10-point for the main text.
  • We recommend using a font like Lato, if available.
  • Other widely available options are Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Open San Source Sans Pro, Roboto or Noro Sans.
  • Applicable documents to support the eligibility(s) for which you are applying.
  • Please review the following link for a listing of the additional documents you will need to provide: Supporting Documents.

What to expect next

Once you successfully complete the application process, you will receive a notification of receipt. Your application package will be reviewed to ensure you meet the basic eligibility and qualifications requirements, and you will receive a notification. A review may be completed of your online questionnaire and the documentation you submitted to support your responses.

Applicants that are found among the most highly qualified may be referred to the hiring official for consideration, and you will receive a notification of referral. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and as part of the selection process, applicants may be required to complete additional supplemental documents.

Once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision. If interviews are conducted, DLA uses a technique called Behavior Based Interviewing (BBI). Be sure to check your USA Jobs account for your notification updates.

Additional information

For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: *** Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants.

The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: *** Information for Veterans is available at: ***

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. Additional guidance on writing a federal resume can be found at: USAJOBS Help Center - How do I write a resume for a federal job?

The resume builder can help you create a resume using these recommendations and uses the information in your USAJOBS profile to help you get started.

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