Electrician
Air Force Civilian Service, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Overview
Powering a mission this important takes more than equipment — it takes experts. If you take pride in precision, safety, and solving complex electrical challenges that keep an installation running, this is the kind of work that leaves a legacy. AFCS is hiring Electrical Technicians (WG 2805 10) to support the 11th Civil Engineer Squadron at Joint Base Anacostia–Bolling, Washington, D.C. In this role, you’ll install, repair, troubleshoot, and maintain the electrical systems that keep facilities, operations, and mission critical infrastructure functioning safely and reliably.
Responsibilities
You’ll work across a wide range of systems — from distribution panels and switchgear to emergency power, alarms, lighting systems, and generators — ensuring the installation remains safe, resilient, and ready. This position is Mission Essential, meaning your expertise directly supports continuity of operations during emergencies and full mission resumption.
The Electrical Technician installs, modifies, loads, tests, troubleshoots, and maintains electrical lines, circuits, controls, fixtures, panels, and equipment across the installation. Work includes secondary distribution systems, emergency warning systems, intrusion and fire alarms, cathodic and lightning protection systems, street and high intensity lighting, and generator electrical output testing. The role ensures safe, compliant, and reliable electrical operations supporting the joint mission at JBAB.
Salary
Salary Range is $18.30 - $21.37 an hour based on experience.
Benefits
Paid Time Off – 11 Federal Holidays each year, 13 sick leave days earned per year.
Paid Vacation Time – 13–26 days per year based on length of employment.
Health Insurance – no waiting period to qualify for you and your family.
Retirement – immediate coverage by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), Basic Benefits Plan, Social Security, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with agency contributions and matching.
Requirements
U.S. Citizenship (required).
Knowledge of safety regulations, National Electrical Code, NFPA standards, and safe electrical practices.
Knowledge of technical electrical practices to plan, lay out, install, modify, troubleshoot, and repair complete electrical systems.
Knowledge of electrical and electronic theory and test instruments (multimeters, meggers, circuit analyzers, breaker testers, watt meters, ammeters).
Skill in using and maintaining hand and power tools (conduit benders, threaders, soldering equipment, drills, cable pullers).
Skill in troubleshooting hard‑to‑locate defects in complex electrical systems.
Ability to read and apply electrical drawings, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and engineering plans to perform work independently under normal supervision.
Ability to discern color, contrast, and depth.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to work in confined spaces, heights, and adverse weather.
Random drug testing (TDP position).
Mission Essential status – must support operations during emergencies.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
AFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.
This announcement may close at any time. Apply early.
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Powering a mission this important takes more than equipment — it takes experts. If you take pride in precision, safety, and solving complex electrical challenges that keep an installation running, this is the kind of work that leaves a legacy. AFCS is hiring Electrical Technicians (WG 2805 10) to support the 11th Civil Engineer Squadron at Joint Base Anacostia–Bolling, Washington, D.C. In this role, you’ll install, repair, troubleshoot, and maintain the electrical systems that keep facilities, operations, and mission critical infrastructure functioning safely and reliably.
Responsibilities
You’ll work across a wide range of systems — from distribution panels and switchgear to emergency power, alarms, lighting systems, and generators — ensuring the installation remains safe, resilient, and ready. This position is Mission Essential, meaning your expertise directly supports continuity of operations during emergencies and full mission resumption.
The Electrical Technician installs, modifies, loads, tests, troubleshoots, and maintains electrical lines, circuits, controls, fixtures, panels, and equipment across the installation. Work includes secondary distribution systems, emergency warning systems, intrusion and fire alarms, cathodic and lightning protection systems, street and high intensity lighting, and generator electrical output testing. The role ensures safe, compliant, and reliable electrical operations supporting the joint mission at JBAB.
Salary
Salary Range is $18.30 - $21.37 an hour based on experience.
Benefits
Paid Time Off – 11 Federal Holidays each year, 13 sick leave days earned per year.
Paid Vacation Time – 13–26 days per year based on length of employment.
Health Insurance – no waiting period to qualify for you and your family.
Retirement – immediate coverage by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), Basic Benefits Plan, Social Security, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with agency contributions and matching.
Requirements
U.S. Citizenship (required).
Knowledge of safety regulations, National Electrical Code, NFPA standards, and safe electrical practices.
Knowledge of technical electrical practices to plan, lay out, install, modify, troubleshoot, and repair complete electrical systems.
Knowledge of electrical and electronic theory and test instruments (multimeters, meggers, circuit analyzers, breaker testers, watt meters, ammeters).
Skill in using and maintaining hand and power tools (conduit benders, threaders, soldering equipment, drills, cable pullers).
Skill in troubleshooting hard‑to‑locate defects in complex electrical systems.
Ability to read and apply electrical drawings, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and engineering plans to perform work independently under normal supervision.
Ability to discern color, contrast, and depth.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to work in confined spaces, heights, and adverse weather.
Random drug testing (TDP position).
Mission Essential status – must support operations during emergencies.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
AFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.
This announcement may close at any time. Apply early.
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