Electrician
Electricians work 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. Incumbents will utilize safety and security practices to maintain a safe, clean and healthy work environment. Other duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Install, modify, repair and maintain new and existing electrical lines, circuits, systems, and associated fixtures, controls, and equipment. Interpret and apply the National Electrical Code, local codes, building plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and engineering drawings. Use trade formulas to calculate common properties, such as voltage, voltage drop and current capability. Determines and places distribution panels, boxes, fittings, and connections and install wiring, couplings, conduit, relays, fixtures, transformers and other electrical devices. Use hand tools and power tools, such as cable pullers, hydraulic benders, pipe threading machines and testing devices. Diagnose problems and determine needed repairs or replacements. Arrange and install materials in order to ensure proper and safe operation of systems, circuits, and equipment utilized. Troubleshoot, test, and load new and existing electrical lines, circuits, systems, and associated fixtures, controls, and equipment. Make regular and periodic inspections of electrical systems and equipment compliance. Other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8:
00 am to 4:
30 pm (Note:
Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor. The incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility or patient care needs). Compressed/Flexible:
Not available at this time. Telework:
Not Available. Virtual:
This is a not a virtual position. Position Title and Number:
Electrician, PD #10966-O Recruitment Expenses:
Relocation/moving expenses will not be reimbursed. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives:
Recruitment/Relocation incentives are not authorized for this position. Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/01/2020.
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 DrawingsElectricalElectrical EquipmentTechnical Practices (Electrical Electronic)Use and Maintain Hand Tools (Electrical Work) 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:
Must pass a pre-employment physical examination as required by VA Handbook 5019. This examination is administered by VA Occupational Health. Makes repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding, platforms, and other hard-to-reach places. Stands, stoops, bends, kneels, climbs, and works in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts and carries tools, equipment, and parts that weigh up to 20 pounds and, less often, up to 40 pounds. Occasionally, they lift or move with assistance moderately heavy objects weighing more than 40 pounds. WORKING CONDITIONS:
The work is performed both inside and outside. Electricians are sometimes required to make repairs and installations in bad weather; in work areas that are noisy, dirty, dusty, and greasy; on scaffolding or cranes at heights of 30 feet or more; and in hard to reach areas. They are occasionally exposed to the possibility of injury from falling, electrical shock, burns, and rotary devices such as electrical motors. They are frequently exposed to the possibility of cuts and bruises.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Install, modify, repair and maintain new and existing electrical lines, circuits, systems, and associated fixtures, controls, and equipment. Interpret and apply the National Electrical Code, local codes, building plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and engineering drawings. Use trade formulas to calculate common properties, such as voltage, voltage drop and current capability. Determines and places distribution panels, boxes, fittings, and connections and install wiring, couplings, conduit, relays, fixtures, transformers and other electrical devices. Use hand tools and power tools, such as cable pullers, hydraulic benders, pipe threading machines and testing devices. Diagnose problems and determine needed repairs or replacements. Arrange and install materials in order to ensure proper and safe operation of systems, circuits, and equipment utilized. Troubleshoot, test, and load new and existing electrical lines, circuits, systems, and associated fixtures, controls, and equipment. Make regular and periodic inspections of electrical systems and equipment compliance. Other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8:
00 am to 4:
30 pm (Note:
Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor. The incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility or patient care needs). Compressed/Flexible:
Not available at this time. Telework:
Not Available. Virtual:
This is a not a virtual position. Position Title and Number:
Electrician, PD #10966-O Recruitment Expenses:
Relocation/moving expenses will not be reimbursed. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives:
Recruitment/Relocation incentives are not authorized for this position. Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/01/2020.
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 DrawingsElectricalElectrical EquipmentTechnical Practices (Electrical Electronic)Use and Maintain Hand Tools (Electrical Work) 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:
Must pass a pre-employment physical examination as required by VA Handbook 5019. This examination is administered by VA Occupational Health. Makes repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding, platforms, and other hard-to-reach places. Stands, stoops, bends, kneels, climbs, and works in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts and carries tools, equipment, and parts that weigh up to 20 pounds and, less often, up to 40 pounds. Occasionally, they lift or move with assistance moderately heavy objects weighing more than 40 pounds. WORKING CONDITIONS:
The work is performed both inside and outside. Electricians are sometimes required to make repairs and installations in bad weather; in work areas that are noisy, dirty, dusty, and greasy; on scaffolding or cranes at heights of 30 feet or more; and in hard to reach areas. They are occasionally exposed to the possibility of injury from falling, electrical shock, burns, and rotary devices such as electrical motors. They are frequently exposed to the possibility of cuts and bruises.
- Department:
2805 Electrician - Salary Range:
$28.79 to $38.47 per hour
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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