This position is organizationally aligned under Facility Management Service (FMS), at the VA Illiana Health Care System VA Hospital (550), Danville, IL - a complexity level 3 VHA facility. The incumbent functions as an Electrician Leader within the Electric Shop, Operations and Maintenance, Facility Management Division.

Duties

Works as a working leader. Passes on to other workers the instructions received from supervisors and getting work started, e.g., by assigning the immediate tasks to be performed by individual members of the group led. Assist the supervisor in preparation of estimates and ordering of materials for constructions, maintenance, repair, or improvements to systems and structures through the Medical Center. Seeing to it that needed plans, materials, and tools are available, and that needed stock is obtained from supply locations. Obtaining needed information or decisions from supervisors on problems that come up during the work. Maintaining a current knowledge, and answering questions of other workers on procedures, policies, written instructions, and other directives. Incumbent will assume limited acting supervisory responsibilities during those periods when the supervisor of the team is not present for duty, i.e. on annual leave, sick leave, or training. Utilizes Above PAR system to create, close and input hours for completed work orders. Must obtain and maintain Level 1 Contracting Officer Representative (COR) Certification. Installs, modifies, repairs, troubleshoots, loads, and tests new and existing electrical lines, circuits, systems, fixtures, controls, and equipment such as secondary distribution lines and circuits; distribution panels; switchgear, power and control circuits; electrical warning/detection/fire alarm systems; high intensity lighting; etc. Installs, tests, repairs, and maintains generators, transformers, connectors, regulators, switches, circuit breakers, recording instruments, control systems, etc. in powerhouses/substations and on underground/overhead high voltage, primary distribution systems. Installs medium and low voltage electrical systems comprised of conduits, wire, cable and low voltage conductors, transformers, switchgear, motors, motor control centers, safety switches, motor starters, feeders, branch and control circuits, circuit breakers, fuses, relays, contactors, timers, photo-electric controls, push-buttons, pilot lights, switches, receptacles, plates, alarm systems (fire, med gas, exit, panic, and motion detection), cabling for phone, data and intercom systems, electric door carpets and controls, fans, water condensate pumps, vacuum pumps, water softeners, air compressors, and heating equipment. Work Schedule: 7am-3:30pm / Monday - Friday / Overtime may be required to minimize impact to hospital operations. Position Description Title/PD#: Electrician Work Lead/PD242440 Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 08/08/2024. 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: Ability to Lead or SuperviseElectric DrawingsElectrical EquipmentTechnical Practices (Electrical Electronic)Troubleshooting (Electrical)Use and Maintain Hand Tools (Electrical Work) 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: Work is performed from ladders and in hard to reach places. The employee must work from standing, stooping, reaching, bending, kneeling and climbing positions, and frequently from tiring and uncomfortable positions using both hands simultaneously. It is occasionally necessary for employee to lift and carry items that weigh 50 pounds and over. Working Conditions: May be exposed to electrical shock or burns from electrically energized wires; cuts, and burns from handling wire, rope, and steel elevator cables; burns from steam-operated equipment; cuts and bruises from using the tools of the trade; and bodily injury from moving machinery. It is sometimes necessary that the employee work in cold and inclement conditions. In this position, he/she is required to work in environments potentially containing dust, smoke, asbestos fibers, harmful vapors or other products that create a hazard to his/her health. It is mandatory that all approved protective equipment is worn as directed and all procedures that have been or will be adopted by the VA are followed to protect him/her from all known health hazards. As a condition to initial entrance on duty in this position, he/she must submit to and pass a physical examination, pulmonary function testing, and respirator certification by the personnel physician and be fitted to wear a respirator. His/her face must be clean-shaven in order to insure an approved respirator fit test.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Danville VA Medical Center 1900 East Main Street Danville, IL 61832 US
• Name: Tudie Kuiper
• Phone: 217-920-7030
• Email: [email protected]