The purpose of the position is to install, modify, repair, maintain, troubleshoot, test and load high voltage electrical lines, circuits, switchgear, substations, transformers, motor control centers, automatic buss switch equipment, distribution lines and associated fixtures, controls and equipment. This work requires knowledge of electrical principles, procedures, materials and and safety standards governing electrical systems above 600 volts.

Duties

Replace and adjust mechanical contacts and tripping and time-delay intervals of circuit breakers and relays. Repair switch gear, installing, and hooking up transformers, locating defects in cables, or selecting materials to make installations or repairs. Program and monitor electronic control equipment and operate computerized diagnostic and digital test equipment as part of high voltage electrical system maintenance and troubleshooting duties. Install, modify, connect, inspect, troubleshoot, and repair electrical distribution lines serving the medical center. Read and understand circuit diagrams of interconnects such as the generators, buses, switches, and circuit breakers Clean, adjust, and repair electrical equipment such as air and oil circuit breakers and remote control supervisory and telemetering equipment. Visually check the work of contractors for compliance with contract specifications on new construction, and remodels. Able to use feeler gages, dressing tools, and timing devices or to program electronic relays, timers, and trips using microprocessor programming equipment. Use test equipment such as: oscillators, meggers, phase sticks, phase rotation meters, digital test equipment, and cable locating and fault-finding equipment. Install, modify, test, repair, troubleshoot, and maintain transformers, converters, regulators, cables, switches, circuit breakers, mechanical and electronic recording instruments. All other duties as assigned per the supervisor and listed on the position description. Work Schedule: Various Shifts (to be discussed with Supervisor) Position Description Title/PD#: Electrician (High Voltage) / 04067A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07/22/2024. 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 DrawingsElectricalTechnical PracticesTechnical Practices (Electrical Electronic)Troubleshooting (Electrical)Use and Maintain Hand Tools (Electrical Work) Preferred Experience: Industrial High Voltage Experience 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. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Las Vegas VA Medical Center 6900 North Pecos Road North Las Vegas, NV 89086 US
• Name: Anita Martin
• Phone: 203-275-7191
• Email: [email protected]