Electrician

This position, located at the James Mountain Inhofe VA Medical Center, Facilities Management Service, serves as an Electrician. The primary purpose of the position is utilizing a specialized knowledge and skill to troubleshoot and repair complex electrical control systems and components.

Major duties include but are not limited to: Knowledge of various electrical systems, circuits, equipment and control installation, composition, operation and inter-relationships, e.g., wiring systems, power/control circuits, distribution panels, etc.; various equipment, gauges, sizes and types of wire, conduit, couplings , fittings, relays , boxes, circuit breakers , electrical supplies/devices and ability to integrate systems and equipment maintained to ensure proper and safe operation. Knowledge of construction, function, troubleshooting, repair and maintenance procedures/practices for moderate , low speed, moderate speed converted to high speed and high speed elevator operational systems, dumbwaiter, leveling ramp and associated equipment to solve operating problems; varied high speed elevator electronic control circuits and component s e.g., electrolytic condensers , transistors , potentiometers , etc., moderate, low-speed elevator systems, dumbwaiter and leveling ramp dispatching-scheduling systems; system components. Utilizing a highly developed knowledge of electrical principles, theories, methods, procedures and system operations; design, principles, and operating characteristics of varied electrical, mechanical, office, medical, industrial and hospital equipment, machines and appliances; and construction, functions, and maintenance/service practices of low, moderate, conversion from moderate to high speed and high speed elevator systems, dumbwaiter and leveling ramp and other trade practices. Determines, arranges, places and routes distribution panels, boxes, circuits, fittings, connections, and controls, to include wiring, conduit, fixtures, transformers, and other electrical device installations. Ability to interpret manufacturer parts, catalogs and repair manuals to trace circuits, replace/fabricate parts and complete repairs; use test equipment to check out electrical circuits/components and precision measuring devices and repair electrical connections. Skill and ability in planning and carrying out troubleshooting, aligning/balancing control networks, adjusting/resetting safety devices, repairing/servicing electromechanical parts and equipment; dismantle operational assemblies. Installs, tests, troubleshoots, modifies, connects, repairs, and maintains the Medical Center's self-contained high voltage underground primary electrical distribution systems and lines. Installs, tests, troubleshoots, modifies, connects, repairs, and maintains the Medical Center's self-contained high voltage underground primary electrical distribution systems and lines. Cleans, adjusts, and repairs electrical equipment, e.g., air circuit breakers, remotely controlled supervisory equipment, etc. Constructs and installs rigid conduits; pulls in conductors, assembles bus bars, phases out and connects conductors; splices cables and seals connections. Installs new pull stations, flow switches, smoke detectors, heat detectors, and tamper switches. Installs, modifies, repairs, loads, and tests secondary electrical systems and circuits. Installs, modifies, repairs, tests, troubleshoots, and repairs computerized fire alarm system. Works from building plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, electrical maintenance/repair manuals in planning and laying out routing. Skill and ability to use varied hand/power tools and primary/secondary electrical, elevator system and machine/appliance test equipment. Plans and lays out complex and unique work, plans work sequences and selects tools/materials or equipment to complete assignments. Troubleshoots systems tracing hard-to-locate defects or problems; completes repair, maintenance and/or modification with minimal supervisory intervention. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:00am - 2:30pm, or Compressed Tour - 6:00am - 4:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Electrician/PD11765A Physical Requirements: Work requires light to moderately heavy physical effort while lifting, transporting, carrying, pulling, steadying, moving, handling or setting-up parts, unit parts, tools, equipment, etc. Adjustments, installations, repairs, tests and replacement of parts, system/sub-systems, and assemblies requiring kneeling, crouching, stooping, bending, climbing and standing for long periods. Work from ladders, scaffolds, atop elevator cars, platforms, ground level, trenches, manholes or hard-to-reach places requiring climbing ladders, reaching over, under and into equipment while in cramped, awkward, tiring and/or uncomfortable positions. Uses hand, eye, leg and body coordination while installing, repairing or testing electrical equipment in confined spaces. Some work may be performed while seated.

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation Selective Services Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 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. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary 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, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.