Electrician Job in Biloxi, MS

Vacancy No. CBST-12667069-25-JG Department Veterans Health Administration
Salary $27.08 to $31.61 Grade 10 to 10
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 1/21/2025 Close Date 1/31/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Biloxi, MS


Summary

This position operates as a Journeyman Electrician located in the Electric Shop, Maintenance and Repair Section of Engineering Service. Incumbent performs maintenance, preventive maintenance, repairs, overhauls, and troubleshoots all primary and secondary electrical systems at the main Biloxi campus of the Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System and may be required to travel to any of the outlying outpatient clinics.

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

  • Troubleshooting and repair of all medium voltage primary underground electrical distribution cable and related equipment, which consists of underground cable in manhole duct systems, main high voltage switching stations (13,500 volts), with associated circuit breakers, lightning arrestors, potheads, terminators, gauges, instantaneous and overload trips, current transformers, voltage transformers, batteries and battery chargers, and oil and air circuit breakers.
  • Incumbent troubleshoots cable systems to locate opens, shorts, grounds, mechanical damage, and electrolysis damage
  • Incumbent repairs cable by making cable splices in accordance with the various manufacturers' recommendations and VA prescribed standards
  • Incumbent performs maintenance and repairs to a great variety of secondary electrical equipment; such as secondary distribution circuits used to supply a wide range of voltages, currents, lighting and power distribution panels, switchgear, circuit breakers, fluorescent, incandescent, mercury vapor, metal halide, and sodium vapor lighting systems, laundry machinery, dietetic equipment, electrical beds, fire alarm systems, electric motors, photovoltaic systems, inverters, and controllers.
  • Incumbent troubleshoots and secures fire alarms, nurse calls, and panic alarm systems throughout the facility
  • Incumbent installs telephone cable, computer cable, television cable system that includes television monitors, complete transformers and load centers, and makes additions to existing circuits throughout the campus.
  • Bends and installs conduit and fittings (aluminum and steel, rigid and thin wall)
  • Maintains and repairs station street lighting systems and associated controllers, transformers, relays, and photo cells.
  • Incumbent troubleshoots, performs preventive maintenance, and operates approximately seventeen (17) diesel-driven emergency generators ranging in size from 35 kW to 2250 kW, including four 2250-kW co-generation sets at the Biloxi campus
  • Incumbent responds to emergency call backs on weekends, holidays, and after regular duty hours to repair street lights, pumps, transformers, primary and secondary distribution cables, lightening arrestors, circuit breakers, automatic doors, medical air and vacuum systems, boiler controls, satellite system and any other electrical service deemed critical for patient/Veteran care or comfort

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm ( subject to changed based on agency needs)
Position Description Title/PD#: Electrician/PD03724A

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
  • Subject to a background/suitability investigation
  • Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
  • 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
  • Pre-employment physical may be required
  • Must be able to independently operate Government Vehicle
  • Must provide clean driving record report from the DMV during the pre-employment process.

Qualifications

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 required, and 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:
  • Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision
  • Electric Drawings
  • Electrical Equipment
  • Technical Practices
  • Technical Practices (Electrical Electronic)
  • Troubleshooting (Electrical)
  • Use and Maintain Hand Tools (Electrical Work)

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.

Driver's License Requirement: Must possess a valid state issued driver's license to operate a motor vehicle. (Please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. You will be required to show your valid driver's license at the time of your interview.)

Physical Requirements: The WG-10 grade level described the duties at this level as the same at WG-08 grade level. Incumbent must work from ladders, scaffolding, platforms and mechanical lifts, working in extremely hot, cold, and damp areas; works outside in inclement weather. Incumbent is always subject to electrical shock or burns during electrical repairs. Other hazards include falling from heights, injuries from power equipment, and damage to skin from cleaning fluids. Incumbent could be exposed to body fluids, TB, or other biological or medical hazards while working in the lab, surgical areas, patient areas, etc. Incumbent will be aware of all job specific health hazards and will wear the appropriate/required personal protective equipment (PPE). Incumbent will inform leader/supervisor of any unusual health hazards encountered for guidance as necessary

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

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.

Participation in the seasonal influenza program is 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.

Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.

Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.

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.

Benefits

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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 (VA)
  • License
  • Other (1)
  • Performance Appraisal
  • Professional Certification
  • Proof of Marriage Status
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • SF-15
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action

Documents Required:
  • Resume

Your resume must include the following information: Job title, description of duties, beginning and ending date (month/year) of employment, and average hours worked per week.

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 01/31/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12667069.

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.

The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at https://www.opm.gov/.

Agency contact information

Jasmaine Gray
Address
Biloxi VA Medical Center
400 Veterans Avenue
Biloxi, MS 39531
US
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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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