Electrical Worker Job in Castle Point, NY

Vacancy No. CBTE-12772120-25-KH Department Veterans Health Administration
Salary $30.90 to $36.06 Grade 8 to 8
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 7/25/2025 Close Date 8/1/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Castle Point, NY


Summary

This position is located within Engineering Service at the Hudson Valley VAMC at Castle Point, NY. The purpose of this position is the preventive maintenance and inspection of patient wards and other areas located throughout the Hudson valley Health Care facilities. May require travel to the CBOCs and each campus to perform the functions of the position description.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

ALL US CITIZENS DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation.

Duties

Duties include but are not limited to:

  • Work involved in the maintenance, trouble shooting, and repair of basic electrical systems associated with fixtures, equipment in industrial, institutional, office and residential buildings.
  • Replacing bulbs, resetting breakers and replacing ballast.
  • Clears stoppage in sinks, toilets, and drains.
  • Respond to water leaks of any kind.
  • Replaces ceiling tile and floor tile that have been damaged, broken or stained.
  • Respond to calls for room temperatures too cold and/or too hot (thermostat/fan coil motor/filter) as needed.
  • Minor repairs to doors, handrails etc.
  • Perform electrical inspection on small appliances.
  • Maintenance on windows, checking and replacing parts.
  • Repair and/or install office furniture.
  • Receive work through written and oral instructions.
  • Work with electrical components to install, maintain, troubleshoot.
  • Repair/replace light bulbs, ballast, fixtures, control and switches.
  • Perform routine and preventative maintenance inspections and repairs on facility equipment.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday -Friday; 8:00am to 4:30pm
Position Description Title/PD#: Electrical Worker/PD19A99A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Physical Requirements: The duties require considerable movement around the hospital and involves bending, lifting, work from ladders and scaffolding and platforms, both in and outside the building, and crawling through restrictive areas. The incumbent must occasionally lift equipment and materials weighting 50 pounds or more with proper equipment. Assignments may require him/her to stand, stoop, kneel, climb and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions.

Working Conditions: The incumbent is exposed to extremes of heat and cold, dust, dirt, noise, grease, bad smelling fumes, and moisture, as well as outside the normal indoor environment of the hospital. The work environment includes crawl spaces and narrow spaces. He/she may occasionally be exposed to disease, bad weather, possible electric shock, refrigerant gases, danger of falling, hand or power tools, danger from flying splinters and chips, respiratory ailments. He or she may have frequent exposure to the possibility of scrapes, burns, infections, cuts, and bruises. Occasionally, he or she may be required to wear protective clothing which are sometime heavy and uncomfortable. He or she shall required to follow proper procedures and wear proper protective equipment to minimize risk.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
  • You may be required to serve a probationary period
  • Subject to background/security investigation
  • Pre-employment physical required
  • Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
  • Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 08/01/2025.

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:
  • Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)
  • Measurement and Layout
  • Troubleshooting
  • Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment


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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

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.

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.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Applicants will be referred in the order in which they were received.

Required Documents

Documents Accepted:

  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Disability Letter (Schedule A)
  • Disability Letter (VA)
  • License
  • Other (1)
  • PCS Orders
  • Professional Certification
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • SF-15
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  • Transcript

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 08/01/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12772120.

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Agency contact information

Kim Howell
Address
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Hospital
2094 Albany Post Road
Montrose, NY 10548
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.


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