Electrician

Summary This position is eligible for a recruitment incentive. The Electrician Leader is located at the Syracuse VA Medical Center, a tertiary care facility providing a full range of patient care services with state-of-the-art technology as well as education and research programs. The Syracuse VA Medical Center consists of the main facility, VA Community Based Outpatient Clinics in Binghamton and Rome, and six contract clinics in Auburn, Cortland, Ithaca, Massena, Oswego, and Watertown. Responsibilities Primary Duties: Passing on to other Electricians the instructions received from the Supervisor; Working along with other Electricians and setting the pace; seeing to it that needed plans, blueprints, materials and tools are available and that needed stock is obtained from supply locations; Obtaining needed information or decisions from the Supervisor on problems that come up during the work; Retaining a current knowledge and answering questions of other Electricians on procedures, policies, written instructions and other directives, i.e., technical orders, training requirements; Adjusting workloads so there is enough work to keep everyone in the work crew busy; Checking work while in progress and when finished to see whether the Supervisor instructions on work sequences, procedures, methods and deadlines have been met; urging or advising other Electricians to follow instructions received from the Supervisor and to meet deadlines; Assuring that safety and housekeeping rules are followed, i.e., assuring that limits of safe machine operation are not exceeded and that all tools are used and stored properly; Scheduling and meeting with contractors for assigned projects; answering questions of the Supervisor on overall work operations and problems, i.e., concerning additional on-the-job training requirements for individual employees. Responsible for leading the work of seven WG-10 Electricians. Work involves installing, modifying, and repairing electrical power circuits. It encompasses troubleshooting, repairing, and testing electrical power equipment, circuits, and controls. The voltages encountered range from 13,200 Volts A.C. primary down to 12 Volts D.C. control voltage. Utilizing skills and knowledge with distribution panels, switchgear, control circuitry and fire alarm detection and warning systems. Installs light fixtures, fluorescent fixtures, switches, outlets, exhaust fans, nurse call systems, motor relays, motor controls, dimmer switches, fire alarm system and electrical controls for equipment. Installs necessary conduit and boxes for complete telephone installations. Installs complete distribution panels and circuit breakers. Checks generators and transfer switches for proper operation. When necessary, creates 2237's for service or new parts. Incumbent works in the Electrical Shop Section. Incumbent works closely with other trades people from other shops on all "in-house" projects. Required to do demolition work, channel and patch walls, remove dead or abandoned lines both electrical and plumbing, and assist all trades to completion of project. Makes routine trips to Rome CBOC to make repairs, do inspections, and schedule maintenance and cleaning as directed. Duties include work that is performed to repair, maintain, and operate utility systems. Repairs and operates one or more utility systems such as electrical distribution, fire alarm, heating cooling, emergency power and telephone. Makes complex and major repairs to large utility systems for areas with special requirements. Troubleshoots the more unusual malfunctions in advanced equipment and systems by using numerous testing techniques and items of test equipment. Makes visual, audible and mechanical checks for the proper temperatures of conditioned spaces, the proper operation of different parts of the cycle; proper oil levels, unusual noises, overheated bearings, loose connections; faulty insulation, frayed or loose belts, gaskets and pulleys and other similar defects. Is available for emergency calls due to fire, flood, inclement weather and utility breakdowns. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday from 6:30am to 3:00pm Position Description Title/PD#: Electrician/PD01128O Physical Requirements: Workers make repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding, platforms, and other hard-to-reach places. This requires electrical workers him to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Electrical workers frequently lift and carry tools, equipment, and parts that weigh up to 9 kilograms (20 pounds) and, less often, up to 18 kilograms (40 pounds). Occasionally, they lift or move with assistance moderately heavy objects weighing more than 18 kilograms. Working Conditions Work is performed both inside and outside. Electrical workers 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 9 meters (30 feet) or more; and in close quarters such as manholes, attics, or aboard ships. 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. Recruitment Incentive: Authorized. 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 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: Ability to Lead or Supervise Ability to Plan and Organize Work Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading) Technical Practices (Electrical Electronic) 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. 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.