Summary
This position is eligible for a recruitment incentive which can be discussed during hiring. This position is in Facilities Management Service, Maintenance and Repair Section, Electric Shop performing duties of a junior grade electrician for the VAMC - SYRACUSE, NY
Responsibilities
Assists the journeymen in a wide variety of electrical work, including troubleshooting, installation, and repair of electrical equipment. Engages in joint operations with the journey level workers as instructed to include replacement of existing parts i.e., electric motors, switches, receptacles, circuit breakers, light fixtures, bulbs, and emergency lights with minimal interruption to service. Assists in the install and maintenance of secondary distribution systems up to 240 volts for indoor and outdoor lighting and equipment including panel boards, switches, circuit breakers, conduit, wiring and fixtures in accordance with the National Electrical Code, Federal Regulations, State and Local codes and other applicable standards. Incumbent supplies, lifts and holds materials and tools for journey level workers. The worker utilizes wiring diagrams, schematics, and blueprints to accomplish jobs completely and correctly with referral to his supervisor. Uses hand and powered tools of the trade to perform such tasks as cutting holes in walls and floors and cutting threads on piping. Additionally, at times the incumbent is utilized in the operations shop, cleaning up the grounds, snow removal, and as a laborer on projects. Applies knowledge gained from previous work assignments. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday from 6:30am to 3:00pm with rotating evenings from 2:00pm to 10:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Electrician/PD01200A Physical Requirements: Make repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding, platforms, and other hard-to-reach places. This requires the Incumbent to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. The Incumbent will frequently lift and carry tools, equipment, and parts that weigh up to 9 kilograms (20 pounds} and, less often, up to 18 kilograms (40 pounds}. Occasionally, they lift or move with assistance moderately heavy objects weighing more than 18 kilograms. Working Conditions : The is performed both inside and outside. The Incumbents are sometimes required to make repairs and installations in bad weather; in work areas that are noisy, dirty, dusty, and greasy; on scaffolding or cranes at heights of 9 meters (30 feet) or more; and in close quarters such as manholes, attics, or aboard ships. They are occasionally exposed to the possibility of injury from falling, electrical shock, burns, and rotary devices such as electrical motors. They are frequently exposed to the possibility of cuts and bruises.
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 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: Electrical Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading) Measurement and Layout Troubleshooting 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.
Requirements
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.