Electrician

This position is located in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Mid Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6), and VA Medical Center Hampton, Virginia under Engineering Service. Responsible for the installation, modification, troubleshooting, servicing and maintenance of both medium and low voltage electrical equipment; circuits and all associated devices. This position requires the skills and abilities of a journeyman level electrician.

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Specialized Skills: Must possess knowledge of the operation and installation of a variety of complete electrical systems and equipment. Requires knowledge about how various circuits, equipment, and controls operate, fit, and work together. Knowledge of the various gauges, sizes, and types of wire, conduit, couplings, fittings, relays, boxes, circuit breakers, and other electrical devices. Must have the ability to arrange and install them in ways that insure the proper and safe operation of electrical systems and equipment. Ability to interpret and apply 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. Skill in the use of hand tools; power tools, such as cable pullers, hydraulic benders, and pipe threading machine; and a wide variety of test equipment. 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 (Electrical Electronic) Troubleshooting (Electrical) 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: Repairs, installs fixtures, and troubleshoots from ladders, scaffolding, platforms, and other hard to reach places. This requires standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and, working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lift and carry tools, equipment, and parts weighing up to 50 pounds occasionally, they lift or move with assistance heavy objects weighing more than 50 pounds. Work is performed both inside and outside. Sometimes required to make repairs and installations in bad weather; in work areas that are noisy, dirty, dusty, and greasy; on scaffolding at heights of 30 or more feet; and in close quarters such as manholes or attics. Occasionally exposed to the possibility of injury from falling, electrical shock, burns, and rotary device, such as electrical motors. They are frequently exposed to the possibility of cuts and bruises. The electrician will frequently work in areas such as mechanical spaces with steam systems, hot and chilled water systems, and air handling units. Additionally, will work on rooftops, crawl spaces, attics, unconditioned spaces, and on underground utilities. Will also be working around patients and clinical staff and shall be cognizant that the staff and patients are his/her customers and shall conduct him/herself accordingly; While working around staff and patients, shall be familiar with interim life safety measures and have the ability to implement such measures when required.