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To qualify for an Engineering Technician (Electrical), your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. For current and former Federal civilian service employees, to qualify for the GS-11 grade level, specialized experience must be at the GS-09 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. For all other applicants, to qualify for the GS-11 grade level, specialized experience must be at the GS-10 grade level or equivalent in the military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: GS-10: Performing technical work primarily requiring a thorough working knowledge of methods and techniques of operation and maintenance of Fire alarm, HVAC, fire protection, mass notification and energy management systems and controls. GS-09: Assisting in designing, redesigning, and design modification of structures, systems, and other assigned projects requiring application of a considerable number of different methods, procedures, and techniques. 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 Demands: The work involves moderate physical demands in terms of inspections, investigations, and surveys of facilities. This normally requires long periods of standing, walking, stooping, bending or climbing of stairs. The work is also performed in an office setting doing paper work, and in conference rooms. Work Environment: Work is normally performed in a climate controlled office setting. Work often times requires exposure to adverse conditions such as found in warehouses, outlying areas, and construction sites. There may be frequent exposure to dust, di1t, extremes of temperature and high noise levels. Protective clothing and equipment are issued or available for use; i.e., safety boots, hard hats and safety glasses.