Electrician WG-2805-10 - Veterans Health Administration

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. Required certification: Must be current licensed journeyman electrician in any state in the United States. A current, valid state-issued Driver's License is required for this position. NOTE: We cannot accept photographs, therefore; please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. If an interview is requested, you will be required to provide a copy of your current, valid state-issued Driver's License. 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. Major duties include, but are not limited to: Works on operations and installation of a variety of complete electrical systems and equipment. Performs testing on electronic systems designed to support research and normal campus healthcare operations. Operates technical test equipment, including high voltage output testers, and fault-finding equipment. Applies knowledge in work duties regarding: transformers, motor control centers, photovoltaic power systems, inverter systems, generators, control circuits, electrical substations, switch gear, and associated equipment. Interprets and applies VA Master Specifications. Applies knowledge of the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting of electrical distribution systems. Installs all types of conduit, fittings, couplings, boxes, supports, and devices. Modifies existing systems and circuitry to accommodate any emergency or additional loads that arise. Performs work on high voltage equipment, including capacitors, contactors, motors, gang-operated switches, cutouts, and lightning arrestors. Performs intensive testing on numerous specialized relay protection devices. Troubleshoots highly complex circuitry, AC, and DC, with a wide range of voltages and currents. Completes removal and demolition of old work, alterations, additions, and installation of new work. Works on assignments with voltages ranging from 24 volts up to and including 13,800 volts. Applies knowledge of testing, repairs, and modifications of electrical distribution systems. Operates technical test equipment, including relay test sets, volt, amp, and power factor meters. Performs work on high voltage equipment, including and transformers (pad mounted). Applies journeyman skills in electric trade. Performs work on high voltage equipment, including Emergency Power Supply Systems (EPSS), Stored Emergency Power Supply Systems (SEPSS - i.e. uninterruptable power supplies), and Transient Voltage Surge Suppression (TVSS). Interprets and applies the National Electrical Code. Performs work on high voltage equipment, including switchgear, vacuum and air circuit breakers, and fuse cabinets. Interprets and applies buildings plans and blueprints. Interprets and applies wiring diagram and engineering drawings. Devises solutions for operational problems. Works with specialized relay protection devices that supplement the overall electronic distribution transformers with distribution voltages of 13.8 KV. Work Schedule: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm, Monday - Friday Position Description Title/PD#: Electrician WG-2805-10/PD14837A Physical Requirements: The incumbent performs tasks normally requiring moderate physical exertion, including frequent medium lifting of up to 40 pounds, pushing, pulling