This position is located in the VA Construction Section of the Facility Management Service (FMS) at the Veteran Affairs Caribbean Health Care System (VACHS). The selectee will preform electrician duties. The selectee is assigned the electrical maintenance, repair and construction of building facility and equipment.

Duties

Include, but are not limited to: Construct, install, modify, repair, troubleshoot (trace and locate problems), load and test new and existing electrical lines, circuits, systems, fixtures, controls, communication (tele/data) and other electrical equipment. Work under general supervision of a higher-grade foreman. Determine work methods and trade technique to accomplish assignments. Follow sketches, wiring diagrams or blueprints. Diagnose problems and assist to perform emergency repairs to electrical equipment. Work in areas undergoing construction and in areas where asbestos abatement may be performed. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, may be required to work on weekends and/or holidays. Position Description Title/PD#: Electrician/PD12210A 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, 09/05/2024. 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. This position has a language proficiency requirement: 1. Must be proficient in spoken and written English. 2. Must be proficient in spoken Spanish. This Position requires a valid Puerto Rico Electrician license. 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 Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal SupervisionAbility to Use and Maintain Hand Tools (Electrical Work)Ability to Use Electrical DrawingsKnowledge of Electrical EquipmentTechnical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic)Theory and Instruments (Electrical, Electronic) Used in Shop and Trade PracticesTroubleshooting (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. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: The work performed by employee is related to station level construction projects and requires lifting, carrying, pulling weights up to 75 pounds. Adjustments, repairs and replacement of parts and materials for assemblies may require kneeling, stooping, climbing ladders, reaching over, under and into equipment while in cramped or awkward positions.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address San Juan VA Medical Center 10 Calle Casia San Juan, PR 00921 US
• Name: William Warren
• Phone: 6159833252
• Email: [email protected]