Summary The Electrician may be assigned to the FMS Maintenance & Construction (M & C) Shop or the Electrical Shop (Engineering Service) as a full journeyman electrician for our state-of-the-art VA Medical Center which consists of a 400-bed general medical/surgical and psychiatric center, a 120-bed Nursing Home Care Unit (NHCU), an outpatient clinic (OPC), which will serve 170,000 visits per year. Subject to call-back for any emergency condition which may occur outside of his/her regular tour of duty. Responsibilities Duties may include, but are not limited to: Will work under the direct supervision of the Shop Supervisor. Most of the time, he/she works alone or with another trades person of equivalent or lower grade with only general instructions such as scope of job, job priority, sequence of work, and availability of materials provided by their supervisor. Work is spot-checked for compliance with existing codes or instruction, as well as for quality of workmanship and time required to complete the job. Participating in and giving full support to all station programs, such as safety, training, incentive award, manpower utilization and work simplification, as well as proper use and care of tools and equipment. Percentage of duties: 40% construction rough-in, 20% pulling wire, 20% troubleshooting, 10% training and 10% preventive maintenance. Reading blueprints and schematics, taking field measurements and transposing them to job needs, reading and understanding operating instructions and procedures, interpreting electrical codes and record necessary data. Participating in the operation and installation of a variety of complete electrical systems and equipment, such as series, parallel, and compound circuits for single and multiple phase alternating current of varying voltage, amperage, and frequency; wiring systems in industrial complexes and in buildings; and power or regulating and control circuits and distribution panels to industrial machinery, computers or laboratory and other electrical equipment in order to plan, lay out, install, modify, troubleshoot, and repair a variety of complete systems as well as any parts of these systems. Interpreting and applying the National Electrical Code, local codes, building plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and engineering drawings, and to use trade formulas to calculate common properties, e.g., voltage, voltage drop and current capability in series and parallel circuits, resistance, inductance, capacitance, power factor, current flow, and temperature, and length in single and multiple raceways, conduits, gutters, and cable trays. Using hand tools; power tools, such as cable pullers, hydraulic benders, and pipe threading machines; and a wide variety of test equipment, for example, meggers, multi-meters, frequency meters, watt meters, power factor meters, vibro-grounds, phase rotation meters, audio tone location equipment, high potential testers, ground fault interrupter testing. equipment, recording amp meters, circuit analyzers, circuit breaker testers, resistance bridges, and cathodic protection test sets. Using electronics to recognize parts, such as resistors, capacitors, and transistors; operate basic test equipment such as signal generators, signal tracers, and read schematics of uncomplicated assemblies to determine locations of defective parts. Testing, installing, modifying, troubleshooting, replacing of new and existing equipment or systems such as, but not limited to conduit, switch gear (high and low voltage), electrical distribution panels, substation, transformers, network protectors, automatic transfer switches, diesel-powered generators with paralleling switch gear, elevators, lifts, fire alarm systems, pneumatic tub systems, UPS systems, motor control centers, speed controllers, intercommunication systems, intrusion and panic alarms, temperature monitoring systems, automatic doors, gates, laundry equipment, dietetic equipment, Canteen equipment, hydraulic platforms, electric motors, pump starters, street lighting, security systems, and all related electrical equipment with various voltages from 13,200 to low voltage. Performing installations and modifications to the emergency and standby generator systems, switch gear and electrical distribution system. Maintaining necessary logs, as built drawings and records for each unit, noting date when work was performed, parts installed or replaced, hours worked and all other assigned duties. Using video display terminals, printer terminals, and/or work processing systems for data input and/or retrieval. Work Schedule: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. or 2:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.; Monday - Friday as determined by the Electric Shop Supervisor to meet Medical Center needs Position Description Title/PD#: Electrician/PD01136A Physical Requirements: Incumbent must work on ladders, from scaffolding, on roof tops or other high places when installing equipment or services. He/she works on high ceilings holding heavy power tools or equipment overhead or at arm's length. Incumbent may be required to lift and carry items that weigh up to fifty (50) pounds. At other times he/she must work sitting, kneeling or in awkward positions in cramped quarters. Incumbent must be able to identify colors as most all electric wires are color-coded and failure to identify colors would seriously hamper work in progress or expose fellow workmen to dangerous electric shock. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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: 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) 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. Education Additional Information Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act. Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at https://www.opm.gov/. Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.