Electrician

Duties include but not limited to:

Installs modify repairs maintain troubleshoots tests and loads new and existing electrical lines circuits systems and associated fixtures controls and equipment. These Include secondary power distribution lines and circuits used to supply a wide range of voltage amperage phase and frequency requirements to distribution panels switchgear power and control circuits; industrial multiphase systems; thermocouple sensors; electrical intrusion alarm and fire alarm system; emergency warning systems; lightning protection systems; high intensity lighting systems with associated controls; target mechanisms; AC and DC rectification systems; galvanlo and impressed current cathodic protection systems which prevent corrosion on underground or submerged equipment and pipes: amplifier circuits and related electrical equipment.

Works from building plans blueprints wiring diagrams engineering drawings and electrical maintenance and repair manuals to plan and lay out the routing placement type size gauge balance load continuity and safe operation of electrical lines circuits systems equipment and controls that support industrial operations computer complexes or similar complex electrical loads. The incumbent Is responsible for accurately completing labor job journals and work orders dally as required for Engineering-Service. He/she must prepare requests for materials and supplies.

Inspects evaluates and performs preventive maintenance on electrical units systems and equipment In accordance with established guidelines and JCAHO standards on a scheduled or unscheduled basis as necessary to maintain equipment In optimum operating condition. Prepares and maintains accurate records and documentation as required by OSHA JCAHO and the Department of Veterans Affairs etc on equipment inspections maintenance and repairs etc.

Traces hard-to-locate defects or problems associated with the completion of repairs and installations. Determines and places distribution panels boxes fittings and connections and install wiring coupling conduit relays fixtures transformers end other electrical devices including electrical service entrances.

Traces hard-to-locate defects or problems associated with the completion of repairs and installation. Determines and places distribution panels boxes fittings and connections and install wiring couplings conduit relays fixtures transformers end other electrical devices including electrical service entrances.

Incumbent may be called upon to perform other duties In the absence of another employee to meet emergency workloads or for training purposes.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 0800am to 4:30pm
Position Description Title/PD#: Electrician/PD02758A
Physical Requirements: Repairs and installations are made from ladders scaffolding platforms and other hard-to-reach places. This requires the Incumbent to stand stoop bend kneel climb and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. The work requires frequently lifting and carrying of tools equipment and parts that weigh up lo 20 pounds and less often up to 40 pounds. Occasionally they lift or move with assistance moderately heavy objects weighing more than 40 pounds.

• U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• Suitable for Federal employment determined by a background investigation
• Selective Services Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• 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 dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Complete all application requirements detailed in the Required Documents section of this announcement.

• 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.

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

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:

• Electric Drawings
• Electrical Equipment
• Technical Practices
• Technical Practices (Electrical Electronic)
• Troubleshooting (Electrical)
• Use and Maintain Hand Tools (Electrical Work)
• Without more than normal supervision