The position is at the full performance level located in the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (VHA), at the VA San Diego Healthcare System, VA Medical Center (VAMC) in the Engineering Service, In House Construction Team, Projects Section. The primary purpose of the position is to serve the Veterans under the direction of the Supervisor, In house Construction Team. This includes the functions of the In House Construction Team at the VA San Diego Healthcare System.

Duties

The Electrician performs journeyman responsibilities in the electrician trades. Determines the methods and techniques, devices, and material necessary to do the complete jobs. Installs, modifies, repairs, troubleshoots, loads, and tests new and existing electrical lines, circuits, system, 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. Major duties include but are not limited to: Plans and lays out proposed installation of circuits from written and verbal instructions. Performs general maintenance, diagnostic tests, repair, modification, and overhaul involving a variety of commercial and industrial type electrical devices and equipment including power control panels, transformers, generators, relays, and alternators. Tests, repairs, modifies, and overhauls a variety of equipment such as AC/DC monitors, alternators, transformers, generators, remote controls, relays, power control panels, and electrically powered equipment. Identifies mechanisms, materials, and component parts from a knowledge of descriptions, color codes, symbols, schematics, and manufacturers codes number. Maintain security of all assigned tools, equipment, and materials. Report missing items to the supervisor. Maintain a safe work area, utilizing all assigned or provided safety equipment and clothing. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday 5:00 am to 1:30 pm, PST Position Description Title/PD#: Electrician/PD11452A Physical Requirements: Electricians make repairs and installations from ladders scaffolding, platforms and other hard to reach places. This requires them to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Electricians frequently lift and carry tools, equipment and parts that weigh up to 20 pounds. Working Conditions: The work is performed both inside and outside. Electricians are sometimes required to make repairs and installations in bad weather, in work areas that are noisy, dirty, dusty and greasy; on scaffolding or cranes at heights of 30 feet or more; and in close quarters such as manholes, attics or crawl spaces. They are occasionally exposed to the possibility of injury from falling, electrical shock, burns and rotary devices such as electrical motors. They are frequently exposed to the possibility of cuts and bruises.

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. 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: Equipment Assembly, Installation, RepairInterpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)Technical PracticesUse 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. Skill and Knowledge Work is performed from work orders and oral instructions. Must have the ability to read and interpret technical literatures, blueprints, manufacturer's data, and schematic diagrams. Must be able to write clearly and legibly. Must have the skills and knowledge to troubles hoot problems with various types of electrical systems and equipment and understand how they operate. Incumbent must have the ability to plan and lay out the routing, placement, sizing, protective features, etc., of all electrical work. Must have a thorough knowledge of all pertinent codes and standards of the electrical trade. Mental application is a necessity due to the complexity of various equipment, and must be able to sue fast, sound judgment in emergencies. Uses a variety of tools and test equipment including wire cutters and strippers, drills, soldering irons, ohmmeters, graphic records, ammeters, voltmeters, whetstone bridge, rheostats, phase rotation indicators, meggers, industrial analyzers, field test units, frequency meters, and various other electrical and measuring devices.

Education

There are no education requirements.

Contacts

• Address San Diego VA Medical Center 3350 La Jolla Village Drive San Diego, CA 92161 US
• Name: Tonya Stewart
• Phone: 858-232-7825
• Email: [email protected]