Electrician

Summary The Electrician position is at the full performance level located in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), at the Sepulveda and West Los Angeles Medical Center Campuses, (Engineering Service). Responsibilities Installs, modifies, repairs, and maintains electrical systems, including new and existing electrical lines, circuits, transformers, secondary distribution panelboards, and switchgear. Loads and tests electrical components supplying various voltages (120/208/277/480), amperages, and phases. Works on interior and exterior lighting systems, including high-intensity lighting, electrical detection systems, and emergency power systems (generator controls, switchgear, and transfer switches). Installs, modifies, loads, and tests high-voltage (below 600 volts) power distribution panels, breakers, transformers, lighting and power circuits, wiring, and conduit runs. Uses manual and hydraulic power benders, cutters, manual and power threaders, and various hand and power tools. Troubleshoots, repairs, and performs preventive maintenance on secondary switchgear, distribution panelboards, motors, motor controls, lighting systems (interior/exterior), kitchen and housekeeping equipment, fire alarm systems, and intrusion alarms. Inspects for overload conditions and defective equipment or wiring, checks continuity, identifies circuits, and reports defects and serious conditions to the supervisor. Recommends necessary adjustments, replacements, and corrective actions. Performs tests on electrical equipment and components using ammeters, voltmeters, meggers, ohmmeters, power meters, phase sequence indicators, and protective-device test instruments. Work Schedule: MONDAY - FRIDAY, 0700 am - 0330 pm Position Description Title/PD#: Electrician/PD11337A Physical Requirements: The incumbent performs repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding, platforms, and other hard-to-reach locations. These tasks require the incumbent to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and work in physically demanding and uncomfortable positions. The incumbent frequently lifts and carries tools, equipment, and parts weighing up to 9 kilograms (20 pounds), and less frequently up to 18 kilograms (40 pounds). On occasion, and with assistance, the incumbent lifts or moves moderately heavy objects weighing more than 18 kilograms. Working Conditions: The work is conducted both indoors and outdoors. The incumbent may be required to perform repairs and installations in adverse weather conditions and in work environments that are noisy, dirty, dusty, or greasy. Duties may also involve working on scaffolding or cranes at heights of 9 meters (30 feet) or more, as well as in confined spaces such as manholes or attics. The incumbent is occasionally exposed to potential hazards including falls, electrical shock, burns, and rotary devices such as electrical motors, and is frequently exposed to the possibility of cuts and bruises. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. 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, driver's 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. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In 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, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. 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: Electric Drawings Electrical Equipment Technical Practices (Electrical Electronic) Troubleshooting (Electrical) Use and Maintain Hand Tools (Electrical Work) Without more than normal supervision Preferred Experience: Experience maintaining, troubleshooting, installing, and repairing electrical systems and components, including motors, control systems, and variable frequency drives (VFDs). Knowledge of construction practices and the National Electrical Code (NEC). Experience performing new installations, renovations, alterations, and retrofit projects in commercial, industrial, or healthcare facilities. 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. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities. 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 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.