Summary
This position is located in the Electrical/Mechanical/Garage Section of Facilities Management Service (FMS) at the VA SORCC, White City, Oregon. The SORCC has 145 acres and over 800,000 square feet to maintain. This position works with other shops as necessary and the Project Section for the operation, maintenance, repair, renovation and new construction of over 58 buildings on the main campus and two off-site locations (Klamath Falls CBOC and Grant Pass West).
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 not limited to:
- Maintaining operation, completing repairs, reviewing design, completed installs, and tests electrical systems, electric setup equipment and internal electrical power distribution facilities including connection of power and control circuits to motors, industrial equipment and alarm systems including critical alarms.
- The incumbent determines nature and extent of repairs required and reviews plans for repairs, renovation and new construction for the Project Section and determines efficiencies for layout work from blueprints, sketches, wiring diagrams, technical manuals and other specifications. For in-house maintenance work, the incumbent completes all layout work. Determines work sequence.
- The incumbent makes standard computations relating to load requirements of wiring or electrical equipment and uses unique measuring instruments such as voltmeters, ammeters, watt meters, ohmmeters and meggers.
- Troubleshooting, repairing and installing all types of electric motors, valves and actuators, including single phase and multiphase motors. These motors may be AC and DC, may have horsepower ratings from a fraction to 50 HP and voltage up to 260 volts.
- Troubleshooting, repairing and installing a variety of electrical equipment, including equipment belonging to Nutrition and Food Service, and FMS; fans and blowers; office and medical equipment; paging, nurse's call and overhead intercom systems; and Boiler Plant controls.
- Maintaining, repairing, and periodically testing 300+ KW emergency power generators including transfer switches, disconnects and uninterruptable power supply systems.
- Installing and maintaining secondary distribution systems up to 600 volts for indoor and outdoor lighting, power and equipment, including panel boards, switches, circuit breakers, conduit, wiring and fixtures.
- Inspecting primary distribution systems. The system includes motorized high voltage transformers ranging from 50 KVA to 500 KVA.
- Performing inspections, testing, troubleshooting and repair on fire alarm and ancillary equipment components related to system.
- Performing preventive maintenance on non-medical equipment, electrical appliances and electrical components of other systems as scheduled.
- Conducting electrical safety tests on a variety of electrically powered equipment throughout the facility.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Telework: This is not a telework position
Position Description Title/PD#: Electrician/PD90103A
Physical Requirements: Position requires manual dexterity, good physical condition and stamina. Incumbent should be able to lift or move objects weighing up to twenty (20) or twenty-five (25) pounds. Work requires climbing ladders, considerable crawling, walking, bending and stooping; working from ladders or from a cherry picker up to forty (40) feet above the ground.
Recruitment/Relocation Incentive: Authorized
Critical Skills Incentive: Approved
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
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
- Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.07/08/2024
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, the ability to perform the duties of an Electrician without more than normal supervision. Specialized experience include the following but not limited to: working independently as an electrician; utilizing knowledge of electrical theory and National Electrical Code requirements; installing, modifying, repairing and loading new and existing electrical lines, circuits, systems, and associated fixtures, controls, and equipment; using instruments and tools common to the electrical trade; reading and following wiring diagrams and blueprints to install or repair electrical equipment; using a variety of hand and power tools; and utilizing testing equipment. 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.
This position has a Selective Placement Factor: Failure to meet a selective placement factor will result in you not receiving further consideration. In addition to the minimum qualifications described above, you must meet the following selective placement factor: Journeyman Electrical License or equivalent to be required. Equivalent equates to 3 years of approved apprenticeship schooling.
The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements:
- Electric Drawings
- Electrical Equipment
- Technical Practices
- Technical Practices (Electrical Electronic)
- Troubleshooting (Electrical)
- 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.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Work is performed indoors and outdoors, in areas where it is usually dirty, dusty and greasy; outside in bad weather; and in areas where it is hot and noisy.
- Some of the work performed in service tunnels and under buildings where space is limited, requiring the incumbent to work in cramped positions and in areas where they will be required to wear protective equipment to avoid being exposed to asbestos dust from old insulation jackets on steam pipes and steam equipment.
- All work with electricity is inherently hazardous, presenting the risks of shocks and burns. This requires the incumbents to be alert to these hazards at all times.
- Adequate safety procedures, training and personal protective equipment are provided to make the work environment as safe as possible.
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.
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.
Resume Reminder - Your resume must include the following information for each job listed:
- Job title
- Duties (be as detailed as possible)
- Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
- Salary/Rank etc.
- Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held
- References, current or recent supervisor
Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail. The experience stated in your resume must support your assessment responses.
Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
Required Documents
Documents Accepted:
- Cover Letter
- DD-214/ Statement of Service
- Disability Letter (Schedule A)
- Disability Letter (VA)
- License
- Other (1)
- PCS Orders
- Performance Appraisal
- Professional Certification
- Resume
- Separation Notice (RIF)
- SF-15
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
- Transcript
Documents Required:
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 07/08/2024 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12462860.
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.
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). HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations where patients receive care or who come into contact with VA patients 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 facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, paid and unpaid, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, students, researchers, volunteers, and trainees who work at these facilities. HCP that are unable to receive or otherwise decline a flu shot will be expected to wear a face mask throughout the influenza season.
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