Electrician

Major duties include:

• Installs modifies repairs troubleshoots preventatively maintains and tests complex electrical systems circuits equipment appliances controls components lighting fixtures and fire alarm systems
• Reads and interprets blueprints wiring diagrams schematics and operation and maintenance manuals.
• Traces and locates the cause of equipment and control device malfunctions and then complete repairs or adjustments.
• Cuts threads bends and installs rigid pipe and other conduit systems and a variety of other raceway systems.
• Maintains and repairs all electrical equipment including transformers feeders motors generators starters overload and over current protectors and controllers.
• Completes basic troubleshooting of electronic control circuits on various equipment including laundry equipment automatic door operators dietetic equipment rotary files fire alarm systems security systems tray conveyors and incinerators.
• Selects proper wire gauges insulation protective devices and switching for a variety of equipment lighting and miscellaneous electrical loads.
• Uses all common electrical hand and power tools and testing equipment as required.
• Operates power hydraulic work platforms.
• Drives into town to get parts.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm
Position Description Title/PD#: Electrician/PD10181A
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Pre-employment physical required
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements ( Effective May 7 2025 drivers licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement 08/18/2026.

EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge skills and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.

SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements:

• Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision
• Ability to Use and Maintain Hand Tools (Electrical Work)
• Ability to Use Electrical Drawings
• Knowledge of Electrical Equipment
• Technical Practices (Theoretical Precise Artistic)
• Theory and Instruments (Electrical Electronic) Used in Shop and Trade Practices
• Troubleshooting (Electrical)

You must have a current valid drivers license. A safe driving record is needed.

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; religions; 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.

Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: The incumbent works from ladders scaffolding and hydraulic work platforms. He/she often works in portions of the electrical systems requiring attention that are in cramped dirty and hard-to-reach locations. The work involves prolonged crouching and standing and frequent stooping bonding kneeling climbing and working in exhausting and uncomfortable positions. The incumbent frequently lifts or carries tools equipment ladders scaffolding parts and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds. Occasionally the incumbent will be required to lift and carry over 50 pounds.

Electricians are exposed to a variety of weather conditions both in winter and summer in making repairs and installations on exterior work sites. The incumbent must give full consideration to patients visitors and employees in the vicinity of the work area. During emergency repairs extremes of bad weather are sometimes present. Many work sites are hot dirty dusty greasy poorly lit cramped and with unpleasant odors. Occasionally the incumbent will be required to work in the vicinity of asbestos containing materials. The incumbent will be required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment as necessary to accomplish assigned tasks in a safe manner.