The incumbent will serve as an Electrician in the Facilities Management Service Line at the VA Puget Sound Healthcare System in Seattle, Washington.

Duties

Duties include, but are not limited to: Performs all preventative maintenance, operational checks, repair, layout installation, troubleshooting, tracing, locating defects, modification on all new and existing electrical systems VA wide, electrical generators and fire suppression systems. Installs, maintains, and repairs electrical equipment in accordance with CFR 19910.331-5 and the National Electric Code (NEC).Accurately bends and installs EMT, rigid, flex and PVC conduits for installation of electric systems. Determines the proper and safe operation of electrical lines, circuits, systems equipment and controls. Plan and lay out the routing, placement, type and size of wire. Ensures continuity, tests and balances electrical loads. Determines size, type and arrangement to meet applicable codes for the safe operation of electrical systems, circuits and equipment. Works from plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, repair manuals and related codes. Uses appropriate safety equipment and follows standard safety procedures while performing the varied duties of this position. Traces hard-to-locate defects or problems associated with the completion of repairs and installations. Determines and places distribution panels, branch panels, boxes, fittings, and connections and install wiring, couplings, conduit, relays, fixtures, transformers and other electrical devices including electrical service entrances. Understands the principals of grounding and bonding and how this is installed throughout all electrical distribution systems according to the National Electric Code. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30am-4:00pm Position Description Title/PD#: Electrician/PD40748A Incentives: A Critical Skills Incentive has been authorized for this position for eligible applicants. Physical Requirements: Work from ladders, scaffolding and hydraulic work platforms. Work in portions of the electrical system requiring attention that are in cramped, dirty and hard to reach locations. Work involves prolonged crouching and standing and frequent stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing and working in exhausting and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts and carries tools, equipment, ladders, scaffolding, parts and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds. Occasionally, will be required to lift and carry over 50 pounds. he work is performed both inside and outside. The incumbent is 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 30 feet or more; and in close quarters such as manholes and attics. Incumbent is occasionally exposed to the possibility of injury from falling, electrical shock, burns, and rotary devices such as electrical motors; and is frequently exposed to the possibility of cuts and bruises. Required to work in the vicinity of asbestos containing materials on occasion.

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 VA Puget Sound Health Care System 1660 South Columbian Way Seattle, WA 98108 US
• Name: Marie Rogers
• Phone: 3606964061 X38663
• Email: [email protected]