This position is under the direct supervision of the electrical shop supervisor, and is assigned to the Electric Shop, Plant Operations Unit, Engineering Service, at the Miami VA Healthcare System. The plant consists of many technical and sophisticated systems which act as support for various types of related/dependent equipment. Electrical and mechanical repair of these systems and equipment requires specialized skills, which insure continuity of operations essential to patient care delivery.

Duties

Duties include, but are not limited to: Maintain facilities of the physical plant and equipment, including maintenance, installation and repair of medical equipment, electrical fixtures, fans, gas and oil-fired heating equipment, laundry equipment, ice machines, safety equipment, etc. Conduct a wide range of tests of a variety of circuits and equipment detecting faults such as electrical grounds and short circuits in systems. Use all tools and equipment of the electrical trade, working from schematics, diagrams, engineering drawings, National and Local Codes, VA Standards and specifications, sketches and many various memoranda. Performs installation of electrical circuits emanating from selected electrical panels, including all types of circuit breakers, receptacles, switches, fluorescent lighting and other components, both indoors and outdoors. Plan and layout work for jobs, prepare material for installations, analyze defects or malfunctions in electrical systems or components to systems and be able to repair and replace parts in accordance with manufactures/VA specifications. Work Schedule: Varies depending on services needs. Position Description Title/PD#: Electrician/PD546-03451-A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Approved Physical Requirements: Make repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding, platforms and other hard-to-reach places. This requires electrical workers him to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Electrical workers 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.

Requirements

• 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

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: Electric DrawingsElectrical EquipmentTechnical PracticesTechnical 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Bruce W Carter Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center 1201 Northwest 16th Street Miami, FL 33125 US
• Name: Jimmie Shaw
• Phone: 407-627-8325
• Email: [email protected]