Clarification from the agency

Open to current permanent Cheyenne VA employees only

Major duties included but not limited to:

• Installs, maintains, modifies and repairs electric wiring systems, related switches, distribution panels and outlet boxes, as well as a wide variety of electrical fixtures, tools and appliances.
• Inspects, maintains, clean, repairs, tests and adjusts electrical buzzer and bell circuits, light sockets, lighting fixtures, fans, switches, heating appliances, grinder and shop equipment.
• Tests circuits and equipment by use of a voltmeter, ammeter, wattmeter, megger and ohmmeter.
• Measures, cuts, threads, bends, assembles and installs conduits, inserting, splicing and connecting wires to fixtures, outlets, switches, receptacles and power sources.
• Performs maintenance and repair of electrical switchgear, remote controls, circuit breakers, panel boards, outlets for various types of electrical equipment, light fixtures, etc
• Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment such as emergency generators and automatic transfer switches and controls (digital and analog).
• Installs conduit for wall outlets, light fixtures, various electrical fittings, wire splices, telephone outlets, electrical panel boards and junction boxes, pulls wires and actively maintenance of all electrical equipment.
• According to available data, correctly analyzes electrical equipment, determining probable causes and locations of device problems and troubleshoots to properly discover specific malfunction causes.
• Makes repairs to malfunctioning equipment, ensuring that VA accepted repair practices are utilized.
• Communicates on a daily basis with Electric Shop Supervisor and staff concerning repairs to be made.
• Uses the proper equipment to do repair and alteration work and operates all tools following accepted procedures, to maintain personal safety and safety of others at all times.
• Performs work assignments and jobs in a thorough, neat and complete manner and in compliance with the National Electrical Code, as well as federal, state and local codes and regulations applicable trade standards.
• Performs basic trouble shooting and minor repair of traction and hydraulic elevators and contacts supervisor if elevator service company is to be called in.
• In emergency situations is required to repair and maintain elevators in operating condition.
• Minor repairs and troubleshooting in the plumbing, carpentry, structural, and mechanical trades, in response to service calls; functioning as a Plant Operator, operating the system, and updating logs on building service equipment (to include HVAC maintenance and repair and troubleshooting and repair of electric/electronic pneumatic controllers).
• All employees shall possess the knowledge and skills required to effectively implement the GEMS.
• Ability to read and work from blueprints, sketches, drawings and instructions; knowledge of techniques for estimating and measurement involving fractions, decimals, linear and angular systems and elementary principles of shop mathematics.
• Works independently with minimal or no supervision thru the Electric Shop Supervisor who assigns work orally or through work orders and sketches.
• Guides and gives advice to the lower graded worker or trainee who will occasionally be assigned to work with during the shift
• Maintains professional manner, is courteous in communication with patients, family members, visitors, fellow employees and employees from other Services.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm
Position Description Title/PD#: Electrician/PD10222A

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
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Pre-employment physical required
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 12/12/2025.

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:

• Customer Service (Clerical/Technical)
• Electric Drawings
• Electrical
• Operation of Equipment/Machinery
• 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.

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.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

• In the performance of duties and assignments, incumbent must bend, kneel, climb and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions for extended periods of time. Incumbent frequently lifts, carries and sets up heavy parts and equipment. Incumbent could be subject to noise, odors and fumes.
• Makes repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolds and platforms often in hard to reach, confined spaces requiring frequent standing, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing, balancing, stretching, etc. Frequent lifting/carrying of tools, equipment, materials weighing up to 50 lbs. Occasional lifting/carrying of items weighing over 50 lbs.

Working Conditions:

• Is subject to burns, cuts, bruises, falls and exposure to a variety of weather conditions when working outside. The incumbent must be aware of safety hazards and take proper action to avoid them.
• Incumbent uses protective clothing and safety equipment when required. Incumbent must on occasions, work in and around patients areas with various health conditions and hazard exposures.
• Work is performed inside and outside and is occasionally dirty and greasy. Occasionally, exposed to the possibility of electrical shock and burns.

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.

Narrative responses are not required at this time. If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview. Your resume and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.

For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility requirements, please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitions document.

Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.

It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.

Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

• Resume
• SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action

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.

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

SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (if applicable for Time in Grade and/or Eligibility):

• Most recent SF-50 if you are a current or former Federal employee
• 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
• Award 50's do not provide sufficient information and will not be accepted for the purpose of verifying time-in-grade.
• Examples of appropriate SF-50's include:
  • Within grade increases at the highest grade held; or
  • Promotions with an effective date more than one year old; or
  • SF-50's at the highest grade held with an effective date more 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.

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