Qualifications
•Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action)
•You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
•You may be required to serve a probationary period
•Pre-employment physical required
•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
•To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/31/2023
•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
•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)
Responsibilities
•Responds to electrical emergencies with the ability to quickly assess and troubleshoot nature of the problem and take immediate corrective action to minimize unsafe conditions and down time
•Surveys and evaluates electrical systems, circuits and plans
•Inspects and tests components of the essential electrical system, under load conditions, including generator tests, transformers, and switch gear, transfer switches and associated distribution equipment
•Tests, installs, maintains and repairs electrical distribution systems, electrical equipment, appliances and systems in a timely and cost effective manner
•This includes primary and secondary electrical wiring, emergency call, street light systems, laundry, kitchen, laboratory, housekeeping, data and fiber, engineering appliances and equipment as well as building service equipment
•Locates and diagnoses trouble in electrical systems or equipment and makes necessary changes or repairs
•Lays out, assembles and installs electrical equipment and systems utilizing plans, sketches, wiring diagrams and specifications
•Performs tasks in accordance with National Electric Codes and accepted trades and practices
•Keeps tools, instruments and equipment in good condition
•Technical Practices (Electrical Electronic)
•Troubleshooting (Electronic Equipment)
•Use and Maintain Hand Tools (Electrical Work)
•Without more than normal supervision
•Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities
•He/she is required to perform heavy and laborious work such as lifting heavy radiators, pipe, equipment, etc., cutting and threading pipe by hand, etc
•The incumbent is required to work in hot, greasy and dusty areas, that are isolated or contaminated exposing the incumbent to infectious and contagious diseases
•The major portion of incumbent's time will be spent indoors although it may be necessary to work out-of-doors during cold and inclement weather or in confined spaces
•The incumbent is sometimes required to make installations and repairs in areas where bad smelling fumes are present
•He/she is exposed to the possibility of strains, cuts, scrapes, burns and infections
•The incumbent will use and follow all safety and risk management policies and regulations of OSHA, NFPA, EPA and JCAHO
Benefits
•Receiving Service Credit or 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
•Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience
•This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave
•Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package
•As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding
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