The purpose of the position is to install, repair and adjust defective wiring, fixtures, switches, controls, and equipment; and perform limited installation and repair of complex electrical systems. This position is within the Electric Shop, Maintenance Section, Engineering Service and is under the direct supervision of the Electrical Shop Supervisor and will be working directly with the Electric Work Leader, Electricians and Electrical Workers.

Duties

Major duties include: Troubleshoots and repairs overhead and underground distribution systems, including transformers, circuit interrupters, reclosers, capacitors, voltage regulators, medium voltage switches, utility poles, and supporting hardware. Replaces and installs medium and high voltage overhead and underground electrical circuits and terminations. Operates various components on the medium and high voltage distribution electrical system including isolation switches, interrupters, capacitor banks, transformers, overhead fused cutouts, and voltage regulators; isolates and clears sections of the system for maintenance, installation, and load shedding. Inspects overhead and underground distribution systems, tests, and documents findings. Responds to emergency calls and takes necessary actions. Provides support for in house capital and in-house projects with commissioning, testing, and inspecting finished work. Uses personal protective gear such as hot sticks, respiratory protection, and places or erects clearance tags, barricades, warning signs and devices to protect others. Locate broken, worn, damaged, or poorly operating wiring, fixtures, controls, and equipment through visual and test checks. Operates a variety of testing, calibration and repair devices, tools and equipment including voltmeters, ammeters, ohmmeters, insulation resistance testers, high potential test sets, circuit breaker testers, etc. Coordinates work with customers, project managers, other crafts, and inspectors; inspects job sites and reviews detailed plans, drawings, and oral directions to plan work Prepares detailed estimates including labor, materials, and prepares lists of materials. Makes repairs that can be accomplished by removing, replacing tightening, splicing, soldering and installing defective wiring, controls, equipment and fixtures. Assist with safe and proper operation of systems and equipment, for compliance with the National Electrical Code and VA specifications. Work Schedule: Work schedule may vary based on facility needs. Position Description Title/PD#: Electrical Worker/PD02589A Physical Requirements: Incumbent may complete repairs and installations from ladder, scaffolding, platforms, and other hard to reach places. This requires electrical workers to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Incumbent frequently lift and carry tools, equipment, and parts weighing up to 20 pounds and, less often, up to 50 pounds. Occasionally, incumbent lift or move with assistance, moderately heavy objects weighing more than 50 pounds. The work is performed both inside and outside. Incumbent may be required to make repairs and installation in bad weather; in work areas that are noisy, dirty, dusty, and greasy; on scaffolding or cranes at heights of 30 or more feet; manholes of 30 feet deep, and occasionally exposed to the possibility of injury from falling, electrical shock, burns, and rotary devices such as electrical motors. Incumbents are frequently exposed to the possibility of cuts and bruises and occasionally work in areas requiring the use of respirators.

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

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. NOTE: A California Electrician's Certificate or equivalent is preferred 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 Palo Alto VA Medical Center 3801 Miranda Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94304 US
• Name: Eugene Jacobs
• Phone: 718-584-9000
• Email: [email protected]