Duties
Major Duties:
Maintenance & Repair: 100% Performs visual examinations and operational tests to determine the need for and performance of repair, maintenance, and construction work in the electrical trade at the worker level of difficulty. Work assignments include but not limited to pulling new services, providing electrical inspections on personal equipment, installation, programming, and repair of outlets, relays, and switches; installation and maintenance of a variety of lighting systems, and testing circuits for completeness after making repairs. Performs other duties as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned.
FACTORS:
Factor 1 - Skill and Knowledge: The incumbent is expected to ensure they have a working knowledge of all national and local electrical codes, comply with all EPA standards for parts disposals, have full knowledge of and practice all safety regulations pertaining to his/her duties. The incumbent must have the ability to read and follow wiring diagrams. Electrical worker must have the skill needed to remove and replace fixtures, control and to make repairs such as tightening connections, wrapping exposed wiring and solder loose wire leads to contact points. He/she must have the skill needed to measure, cut, and bend such things as wire conduit to specified lengths and angles. Must have skill in the use of hand tools and a small variety of test equipment. Must have the ability to research intricate details of progressively advanced lighting components and systems as well as be able to coordinate and facilitate lighting maintenance alongside various lighting contractors.
Factor 2 - Responsibility: The Electrical Worker is under the supervision of the Electric/HVAC Maintenance Supervisor and receives assignments from the supervisor either verbally or by written work order. On more difficult assignments, the incumbent may assist journeymen and receive instructions from this individual. Incumbent is charged with the responsibility of selecting the proper materials and tools to accomplish assignments; and determining proper procedures to complete the assigned tasks.
Upon completion of assignments, incumbent must clean up the areas in which worked, PD #93966-A removing debris, returning unused parts, cleaning, and returning tools. A higher-grade electrician or supervisor gives advice on unusual problems and checks to see that completed work meets requirements. Incumbent must complete assignments adhering to the Safety Codes pertaining to this field of work. Incumbent performs a wide variety of self-directed and supervised work. Generally, work orders not requiring the attention or level of expertise required by a journeyman position are assigned for independent work. Incumbent is also assigned to assist skilled journeymen on more complex, unusual, and difficult tasks, receiving instructions and on the job training in progressively more difficult skills and associated knowledge to develop appropriate skills and knowledge of the trades.
This may be required due to high complexity of the task requiring the assistance of the worker under the review of the assigned journeyman or where the addition of a second journeyman is not required by the difficulty or where the duties can be more economically completed by the worker. Completes job and equipment maintenance records and assembles lists of basic materials and supplies needed for work assignments.
Must actively and continually develop and apply an increasing understanding, knowledgeability and skills through on-the-job training and experience; review and study of technical and administrative publications, codes, and standards; and other training, career development and continuing education opportunities. Wearing of the prescribed uniform and use of appropriate personal protective safety equipment is required, as well as conformance with government-wide, agency, and local facility policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
Demonstrates cooperativeness, adaptability, and flexibility to perform effectively as a team member for and with others toward the common mission. Brings tools, equipment, and materials appropriate to work assignments to and from work areas and shop and storage areas; keeps shop and work areas and equipment clean, secure and orderly; observes safe practices; and safely and properly removes and disposes of waste, debris and excess materials. Performs other related duties as assigned and may be required to become familiar with some of the basic functions, procedures, methods, and skills of some other related work.
*See Qualification section for Factors 3 & 4 Physical Effort / Work Environment.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7AM to 3:30PM
Position Description Title/PD#: Electrical Worker/PD93966A
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please make sure you have included other documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), documentation to support Veterans Preference claims, or ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees). You will not be contacted for additional information.
- DD-214/ Statement of Service
- Disability Letter (Schedule A)
- Disability Letter (VA)
- Performance Appraisal
- Professional Certification
- Proof of Marriage Status
- Resume
- Separation Notice (RIF)
- SF-15
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
- Transcript
Example of acceptable SF-50's
- Most recent SF-50 as a current Federal employee less than 1 year old.
- An SF-50 showing your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade.
- Within grade increases at the highest grade held; or
- Promotions with an effective date less than one year old; or
- SF-50's at the highest grade held with an effective date less than one year old.
Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form.
Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit
Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference.
How to Apply
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 03/06/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12699911.
- To begin, click Apply Online to create a USA JOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
- Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
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https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Application 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 USA JOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USA JOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.
Special Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply, including those eligible for hiring under 5 CFR 213.3102(u), Schedule A, Appointment of persons with disabilities [i.e., intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities], and/or Disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more. Contact the Agency Contact for information on how to apply under this appointment authority via the Selective Placement Coordinator.
The
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal/VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 85 or more) for this vacancy. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at
http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications 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. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
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