The Electrician position is in the Electric Shop, Facilities Management Service (FMS) and works under the direct supervision of the Electric Shop Supervisor. The position involves maintaining, installing, modifying, repairing, and troubleshooting electrical systems and electrical, office and environmental management equipment within the Chillicothe VA Medical Center and 6 offsite Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC).

Duties

Duties include, but are not limited to: Maintaining, installing, modifying, repairing, troubleshooting (tracing and locating defects), loading, and testing emergency power systems to include generators and Automatic Transfer Switches. Maintaining, installing, troubleshooting, modifying, and repairing, transformers, Pad Mount Switch Gear, new and existing electrical lines, circuits, systems, fixtures, controls, and equipment. Troubleshooting and repairing all electrical distribution and control systems in the boiler heating plant with various interconnected circuits that control the operation of the boiler. Troubleshooting, modifying, and repairing motor control and remote telemetry monitor systems for the submersible well pumps and associated equipment utilized for water treatment. Performing a wide range of tests/checks relating to electrical safety and equipment operation. Installing, modifying, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining systems such as, street light systems and essential electrical systems. Performing a wide range of tests, installations, repairs, and maintenance on complete systems such as fire alarm, communications systems, intrusion alarm systems, electronic safety devices (medical bed alarms, lifts, mental health safety devices), various electronic door locking systems, networking cables (Cat 6 and fiber terminations), telecom circuits and nurse call systems. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Compressed tour available. Position Description Title/PD#: Electrician/PD92261-A Physical Requirements: Incumbent is required to work from ladders, scaffolding and platforms. Work requires standing, reaching, bending, climbing, and stooping, as the work site dictates. May work above ground level and/or in confined spaces. Required to lift, carry, and set up tools, equipment, and parts necessary to the job.

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: Electrical Equipment Technical Practices Electric Drawings Use and Maintain Hand Tools (Electrical Work) Troubleshooting (Electrical) 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

Chillicothe VA Medical Center provides primary care and specialty health services, including mental health services, spinal cord injury treatment, women's health care, nutrition counseling, social work, and more. The medical center operates multiple VA community clinics located in Athens, Cambridge, Lancaster, Marietta, Portsmouth, and Wilmington. Chillicothe VAMC is a teaching hospital offering clinical rotations in medical, dental, and mental health specialties to 200+ health profession trainees at all levels per year. We have over 50 academic affiliates, including Adena Medical Center, Ohio State University, Ohio University, West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, Hocking College, and Rio Grande University, etc. Our medical center has almost 1,400 employees who provide care to over 20,000 Veterans each year. In 2021, we recorded 898 hospital admissions and 221,979 outpatient visits. For more information, please click on the link: https://www.va.gov/chillicothe-health-care/about-us/.

VA Healthcare System Serving Ohio, Indiana and Michigan (VISN 10) advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

Contacts

• Address Chillicothe VA Medical Center 17273 State Route 104 Chillicothe, OH 45601 US
• Name: Maria Cate
• Phone: 317-626-4529
• Email: [email protected]