A job with National Gallery of Art in Washington, District of Columbia. It pays $29.23–$34.15 per hour (annualised at 2,087 hours) at grade WG-10. Applications close on Nov 11, 2026 — 15 days left.
- Working pattern
- On site
- Who can apply
- Individuals with disabilities, Competitive service, Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL), Land and base management, Military spouses, Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista, Special authorities, Veterans
- Veterans
- Veterans' preference applies
- Clearance
- Other
Main duties
- This position is located in Facilities Management Division (AFM), Operations Department, Electric shop of the National Gallery of Art.
- The purpose of this position is to be responsible for the installation, modification, repairing, inspecting, troubleshooting, testing, loading and, maintaining building electrical components, circuits, associated fixtures, controls, equipment and systems.
- Duties for this position include Possess the knowledge of how to properly maintain, and lubricate electric motors, and what maintenance activities are to be performed on electrical heaters, electric panels, distribution and electric load centers, circuits, balancing of electrical loads in electric panels Performs proper maintenance procedures for equipment Maintains all assigned tools and instruments Possess knowledge of electrical theory regarding Ohms Law, electron flow, magnetic induction, electric motor operations, capacitance, reactance, direct and alternating current flow Must be able to read, draw and interpret basic electrical ladder and construction diagrams and drawings Prosses knowledge of how the individual parts within electrical systems operate, are interrelated, and controlled to be able to troubleshoot, repair, maintain and operate
Full details
About the role
We are the nation's art museum, home to a renowned collection of over 160,000 works of art from antiquity to today. Millions of people come through our doors each year—with even more online—making us one of the most visited art museums in the world.
Located on the National Mall, admission to the West and East Buildings, Sculpture Garden, special exhibitions, and public programs is always free.
What you will do
- This position is located in Facilities Management Division (AFM), Operations Department, Electric shop of the National Gallery of Art.
- The purpose of this position is to be responsible for the installation, modification, repairing, inspecting, troubleshooting, testing, loading and, maintaining building electrical components, circuits, associated fixtures, controls, equipment and systems.
- Duties for this position include Possess the knowledge of how to properly maintain, and lubricate electric motors, and what maintenance activities are to be performed on electrical heaters, electric panels, distribution and electric load centers, circuits, balancing of electrical loads in electric panels Performs proper maintenance procedures for equipment Maintains all assigned tools and instruments Possess knowledge of electrical theory regarding Ohms Law, electron flow, magnetic induction, electric motor operations, capacitance, reactance, direct and alternating current flow Must be able to read, draw and interpret basic electrical ladder and construction diagrams and drawings Prosses knowledge of how the individual parts within electrical systems operate, are interrelated, and controlled to be able to troubleshoot, repair, maintain and operate
Education
This position does not have an education requirement Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above A Subject Matter Expert (SME) will conduct a quality review of your application and supporting documentation to determine if your qualifications meet the criteria for referral to the selecting official.
All qualified non-competitive applicants and all qualified Merit applicants will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.
The National Gallery of Art uses an application tracking system to evaluate the responses you provide in the applicant assessment questionnaire to determine if you meet the minimum qualification requirements of this position.
Then, the HR Office and/or Subject Matter Expert (SME) will conduct a quality review of your application and supporting documentation to determine if your qualifications meet the criteria for referral to the selecting official. You may preview questions for this vacancy.
Documents you must provide
- Your Resume (no more than 2 pages)showing the applicant's name, email address, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment, and duties performed to include pay plan, series, and grade level for relevant federal experience.
- Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications.
- Do not include the following types of information in your resume: Classified or government sensitive information Social Security Number (SSN) Photos of yourself Personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc. Encrypted and digitally signed documents Other supporting documents: Cover Letter, optional Most recent Performance Appraisal, optional SF-50 Your most recent Promotion, Within Grade Increase (WRI/WGI), or Appointment/Conversion SF-50 - Notification of Personnel Action showing you are/were in the competitive service and the highest grade or promotion potential held.
- Veterans Employment Opportunity Act, Veterans Recruitment Appointment, and 30% Disabled Veteran Eligible: DD-214, SF-15 Form and VA letter, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions within 120 days.
- Schedule A, Persons with Disabilities Appointment Eligibles: Schedule A letter from a physician, local, state, or federal rehabilitation office citing your eligibility under 5 CFR 213.3102 (u).
- Certain Military Spouses Eligible under E.O.
- 13832: Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders; OR verification of the member's 100% disability (VA Letter); and/or verification of the member's death while on active duty (DD-1300 and Death Certificate) AND verification of the marriage to the service member (i.e., a marriage license or other legal documentation verifying marriage).
- Failure to submit any of the above-mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package.
- It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.
Benefits
The Federal Government offers a comprehensive benefits package. Flexible Spending Accounts - *** Health Insurance - *** Leave - *** Life Insurance - *** Retirement Program - ***
What to expect next
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Additional information
The National Gallery of Art fosters a fair workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The EEO policy is found at: *** More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement. This position is included in the bargaining unit.
Relocation expenses will not be paid. Some positions may require completion of a probationary period of up to 1 (one) year. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
EEO Policy: USAJOBS Help Center - Equal employment opportunity policy Reasonable Accommodation Policy: *** Veterans Information: *** Selective Service Registration: *** Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.
Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements visit the following websites: Persons with Disabilities-Schedule A Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses Other Special Appointment Authorities Reasonable Accommodation Requests: To learn more, please consult the following resources: Disability Employment - Reasonable Accommodations (OPM) How to contact an agency
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