Electrician

Summary

The purpose of the position is to install, modify, repair, maintain and troubleshoot all electrical systems. The incumbent tests new and existing electrical lines, circuits, systems and associated fixtures, controls and equipment.

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Duties

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Major Duties May Include:

• Must have 4years of accredited apprenticeship school.
• Must possess a MD state journeyman license.
• Installs, modifies, repairs, maintains and troubleshoots electrical systems.
• Tests new and existing electrical panels, 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, electrical intrusion alarm and fire alarm systems, emergency warning systems, lighting protection systems, high intensity lighting systems with associated controls, and related electrical equipment.
• Inspects and repairs all electrical equipment throughout the medical center, such as kitchen appliances, crash carts, toasters, microwaves, lighting and power systems, electrical controls and energy management systems and all other electrical units throughout the facility, including minor repairs to elevators and related equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance inspections and repairs on all motors and motor controls; tests the emergency generating system monthly and performs preventive maintenance inspections and repairs as prescribed.
• Assists other trades with projects as needed.
• 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.
• Traces hard-to-locate effects or problems associated with the completion of repairs and installations. Determines and places distribution panels, boxes, fittings and connections and installs wiring, couplings, conduit, relays, fixtures, transformers and other electrical devices including electrical services.
• Knowledge of 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 for carrying 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.
• Knowledge of the various gauges, sizes and types of wire, conduit, couplings, fittings, relays, boxes, circuit breakers and other electrical devices, and the ability to arrange and install them in ways that ensure proper and safe operation of electrical systems and equipment.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7am - 3:30pm

Position Description Title/PD#: Electrician/PD260051A

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Pre-employment physical required
• 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 identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial 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 or trial 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, 06/09/2026.

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)
• Electric Drawings
• Electrical Equipment
• Technical Practices
• Theory and Instruments (Electrical, Electronic) Used in Shop and Trade Practices
• Troubleshooting
• Without more than normal supervision

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 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 to 20 pounds and less often, up to 40 pounds.

Working Conditions

The work is performed both inside and outside. The incumbent is sometimes required to make repairs and installations in bad weather, in work areas that are noisy, dirty, dusty and greasy, on scaffolding or scissor lifts at heights of 30 feet or more and in close quarters such as manholes and attics. Incumbent is occasionally exposed to the possibility of injury from falling, electrical shock, burns and rotary devices such as electrical motors and is frequently exposed to the possibility of cuts and bruises.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

"Whole Health is an approach to health care that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their life to the fullest. The VA is committed to Whole Health and values Veteran and Employee health and wellbeing. As a VA employee, you will practice Whole Health in an environment that supports personalized and proactive care."

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. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. 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.

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.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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