Electrician

Duties

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Knowledge of electrical principles, procedures, materials, and safety standards governing electrical systems above 600 volts.
• Knowledge of the operation and installation of a variety of complex high-voltage electrical systems and equipment with single and multiple phase alternating current of varying 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 in the installation and operation of emergency power systems to include stationary and portable diesel generators, automatic transfer switches, and temporary cabling methods.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and Operations & Maintenance manuals.
• Must be able to use trade formulas to calculate common electrical properties such as voltage, voltage drop, ampacity, etc.
• Knowledgeable in the use of electrical test instruments in order to trace and locate the cause of system, equipment and control device malfunctions and then complete repairs or adjustments. To include, but not limited to multi-meters, meg-ohm meter, hot-line tester, phase rotation meter, ammeter, power/watt meter, circuit tracers, GFCI tester, circuit/power analyzer, RTD/temperature meter.
• Skilled in the use of hand tools and power tools such as: cable pullers, manual & hydraulic conduit benders, pipe threading machines, band saw, to be able to cut, thread, bend and install rigid conduit and other raceway systems and install conductors in said raceways.
• Ability to strip, prepare, terminate, and splice conductors on systems rated up to 15KV.
• Knowledge to select proper wire size, insulation type, raceway type & size, protective device settings, and installation methods that ensure proper and safe operation of electrical systems and equipment.
• Familiarity with the provisions of NFPA-70 – “National Electrical Code” and sufficiently
  knowledgeable of the entire code to satisfactorily research and apply requirements or
  applications. Must have a working knowledge of the safety regulations as defined by
  NFPA 70E – “Electrical Safety in the Workplace”.
• Knowledgeable in the methods to determine the state of any electrical system or equipment encountered and place it into an electrically safe condition.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm
Position Description Title/PD#: Electrician /PD00242A
Compressed/Flexible Work Schedule: Not Authorized
Telework/Virtual/Remote Work: Not authorized
Relocation or Travel Incentives: Not authorized
Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Notifications:

• This position is in a Bargaining Unit position.
• This position is in the Competitive Service.
• Veterans’ preference does not apply
• Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held.
• No award SF50’s will be accepted, because they don’t contain the correct information.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• May serve a probationary period
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

How You Will Be Evaluated

• • Benefits

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    Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

  • Required Documents

    As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have – whether you’re a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you’re eligible under their policies.

    Documents Accepted:

    • Cover Letter
    • DD-214/ Statement of Service
    • Disability Letter (Schedule A)
    • Disability Letter (VA)
    • Resume
    • SF-15
    • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action

    Documents Required:

    • Resume

    Please review the above list(s) to ensure you have included all necessary documents required for your application.Not every applicant will require the same documents, therefore it is the applicants responsibility to ensure that their application package includes all necessary documents to determine qualifications and eligibility for appointment, such as a copy of your SF-50, transcript, ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees). You will not be contacted for additional information. Applicants will be deemed ineligible if supporting documentation is not submitted.

    Veterans’ Preference: Since the Direct-Hire Recruitment Authority is being used, traditional Veterans’ Preference rules do not apply. Qualified veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position.

    Applications are accepted online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.

• How to Apply

  All applicants are encouraged to apply online.

  To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/29/2023 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11836254.

  1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.

  2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.

  NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

  To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

  Agency contact information

  Donna Davies

  Phone

  (603) 624-4366 X5077

  Email

  donna.davies@va.gov

  Address

   

  Togus VA Medical Center
  1 VA Center
  Augusta, ME 04330
  US

  Next steps

  After the vacancy announcement closes, applicants are evaluated to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email.

  NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and 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.

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

ALL US CITIZENS DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (COVID-19 – VA 002) in-accordance with 5 U.S.C. 3304(a)(3) and 5 CFR 337.205(b)(1)-(4).