This position is located within the Maintenance and Repair section of the Facilities and Management Service for the Montana VA Health Care System and performs the operation of specialized electrical building services equipment, maintenance and repair of all facility electrical systems and components, and installations of electrical services throughout the medical center and satellite clinics in Montana.

Duties

Duties include, but are not limited to: Connects wires to circuit breakers, transformers or other components. Performs preventative maintenance inspections and tasks on electrical systems and related components to determine wear, reliability and load capabilities. Installs and repairs distribution panels, boxes and various electrical systems. Installs, modifies, repairs and maintains electrical lines, circuits, generator systems. Plans layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and/or fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes. Assembles, installs, tests or maintains electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus or fixtures, using proper tools. Uses proper techniques and knowledge of electrical wiring and equipment maintenance. Prepares sketches or follows blueprints to determine the location of wiring or equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes. Follows installation, maintenance and repair manuals to accomplish assigned tasks. Interprets and applies manufacturer's handbooks, technical manuals, schematics and diagrams to determine material, tools and equipment needed. Tests electrical systems or continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment or fixtures, using testing devices, such as ohmmeters, voltmeters or oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system. Uses a variety of tools or equipment, such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools and testing equipment, such as oscilloscopes, ammeters or test lamps. Repairs or replace wiring, equipment or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools. Solves problems by using electrical formulas for computing voltages, resistances, amperages, capacitance and frequencies. Diagnoses faulty electrical equipment or systems to determine rework or replacement of faulty components on nuclear ships alterations and repairs. Troubleshoots electrical operating equipment and systems to determine cause of unstable or abnormal operation. Replaces equipment (e.g., electrical motors, pulleys, belts) to remedy problems encountered. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm Position Description Title/PD#: Electrician/PD14104A Physical Requirements: The duties of this position involve ladders, scaffolding and hydraulic work platforms, and often entails portions of the electrical systems requiring attention that are in cramped, dirty and hard-to-reach locations. The work necessitates prolonged crouching and standing and frequent stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing and working in exhausting and uncomfortable positions. It is necessary to lift or carry tools, equipment, ladders, scaffolding, parts and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and carry over 50 pounds.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• 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
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• 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
• Per 5 CFR 330.502, general restriction on movement after competitive appointment applies.

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 Fort Harrison VA Medical Center 3687 Veterans Drive Fort Harrison, MT 59636 US
• Name: Allecia Munoz
• Phone: 352-213-8874
• Email: [email protected]