Electrician

Full Job Description

This Electrician vacancy is located in the Facilities Management Service within the El Paso VA Health Care System located at El Paso, Texas.

lncumbent's work regularly involves installing, modifying, repairing, troubleshooting, loading and testing new and existing electrical lines, circuits, and complete systems, as well as parts of these systems, fixtures, controls and equipment.

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 Assembly, Installation, Repair Physical Strength and Agility Use and Maintain Hand Tools (Electrical Work) 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.

Major Duties:

Work regularly involves installing, modifying, repairing, troubleshooting, loading and testing new and existing electrical lines, circuits, and complete systems, as well as parts of these systems, fixtures, controls and equipment.

This includes primary electrical distribution system, as well as secondary distribution lines and circuits used to supply a wide range of voltage, amperage, phase and frequency requirements, distribution panels, switchgear, power and control circuits, fire alarm and signal systems, etc.

Electrician is familiar with how activities impact VA's goal to implement sound stewardship practices that are protective of the air, water, land, and other natural and cultural resources.

This may include activities associated with proper storage, handling, disposal, and recycling of chemicals and wastes associated with their trades.

In accordance with the goals of the VA Green Environmental Management System (GEMS) program, seeks to cost-effectively meet or exceed compliance with applicable Federal, state, arid local environmental; public health; and resource protection laws, regulations, and VA requirements.

Incumbent seeks to incorporate practices necessary to implement the requirements of Executive Order 1322, "Energy Efficiency Standby Power Devices" and Executive Order 13123, "Greening the Government through Efficient Energy Management." Major duties include: Installs, modifies, repairs, maintains, troubleshoots, tests, and loads new and existing electrical lines, 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; thermocouple sensors; electrical intrusion alarm and fire alarm systems; emergency warning systems; lighting protection systems; high intensity lighting systems with associated controls; target mechanisms; AC and DC rectification systems; galvanic and impressed current cathodic projection systems which prevent corrosion on underground or submerged equipment and pipes; amplifier circuits; and related electrical equipment.

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 defects 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 service entrances.

This is an essential position. The incumbent is required to report to work during emergencies and inclement weather. The tour of duty may include holidays, weekends, and rotating shifts.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm Work schedule subject to change based on agency needs.

Position Description Title/PD#: Electrician/PD01239A Physical Requirements: Heavy lifting, 45 pounds and over; Light carrying, under 15 pounds; Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking (4 hours); Standing (2 hours); Repeated bending (1/2 hours); Climbing, legs only (1/2 hours); Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; Hearing (aid permitted) Physical Effort: 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 indoors and outdoors.

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 cranes 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.