This position is located in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) the VA GLA HealthCare System (VAGLAHS) in the Engineering department. The primary duties are to install, maintain, fabricate electrical systems, troubleshoot /repair sophisticated laboratory equipment, repair electro­mechanical and electronic control networks with motors and pneumatics, various types of Allen Bradly RS logic 500 programmable logic controls, solid state components, research equipment throughout the campus.

Duties

Duties include but are not limited to: The primary duties of the Electrician WG-11 are to install, maintain, fabricate electrical systems, troubleshoot /repair sophisticated laboratory equipment, repair electro­mechanical and electronic control networks with motors and pneumatics, various types of Allen Bradly RS logic 500 programmable logic controls, solid state components, research equipment throughout the campus of GLA VA Medical Center. The incumbent will be expected to receive little or no technical supervision. In the process of verifying the integrity of these controls the incumbent will be called upon to provide direction to other crafts as to the nature of problems found. The incumbent will perform electrical inspections of projects that required consulting from the WG-11 to verify the proper installation of sophisticated research equipment, radiology equipment, commercial kitchen equipment and blood lab equipment. Additionally, in the interest of efficiency, the incumbent will be called upon to perform major or minor mechanical repairs such as motor replacement of 120V-480V, complex motor starters, rebuilding and re-placement of valves, sensors, solenoids, and other mechanical repairs to expedite the return to service of critical equipment; hence, (e.g. dental vacuum pumps, sewer injections pumps, hot water and steam systems, UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) systems for computer and telephone systems, control systems for radiology power distribution, isolation power systems for operating rooms. The incumbent will research, order and maintain a complete stock of replacement parts to repair all mission critical equipment. The WG-11 will be the primary electrician assigned to maintain all 208/120 up to 4160/2400 volts generators that provide mission critical emergency power. The incumbent will conduct all emergency generator tests monthly, quarterly and annually required by Joint Commission requirements and NFPA 101/72/110 on all 208/120 up to 4160/2400 volts generators and automatic transfer switches. The WG-11 switches and control systems for 480-4160 volts switch gear, be qualified to work with VFD controls / programming and complex soft motor starters. The incumbent will communicate with medical personnel, Physicians, Dentist, Radiologist to verify medical equipment malfunctions. Additionally, the WG-11 is expected to perform all duties of a WG-10 Electrician. Foremost, the WG-11 will assist in project design on all electrical installations within the VA campus to assure correct designing and complying with the VA spec requirements and NFPA NEC 72/101 codes. Incumbent must have skills in maintaining, testing and troubleshooting emergency power systems. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday from 7:00am-3:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Electrician/PD12758A Recruitment Incentive: Authorized Relocation Incentive: Not Authorized Physical Requirements: The Electrician WG-11 will often be required to work from ladders and scaffolds while using tools and material heavier than twenty pounds. This work will often take place over operating equipment and working personnel, requiring great care. The incumbent will occasionally be required to lift 50 lbs., hold and carry heavy tools and materials. The position requires exceptional manual dexterity requiring work on miniature circuitry in small, hard to reach control cabinets. This position requires walking, standing, bending, sitting, crawling and climbing. Incumbent must have good vision, with or without glasses. This position requires working overtime; consequently, during normal and overtime the working conditions will be in uncontrolled environments, from ladders and rooftops and confined spaces. Occasionally, he/she will be subject to very uncomfortable and possibly dangerous working conditions, exposure to hazards and various types of infections normally encountered in hospitals or other medical facility builds. The incumbent will regularly work with energized conductors ranging up to 120 to 4160volts. The work of this position will take place inside and outside, from heights, confined spaces and be subject to all hazards of the electrical trade. The incumbent will regularly work with energized conductors ranging up to 120 to 480 volts. The incumbent will occasionally work with higher voltages with transformers and switchgear to 4160V. *** Please see Additional Information for Recruitment Incentive.

Requirements

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. Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element. The SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT for this position is: Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision 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 Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System 11301 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90073 US
• Name: Yasmeen Sabir
• Email: [email protected]