The Montana VA Healthcare System is currently recruiting for one (1) highly energetic and motivated individual to join our team as an Electrician. This position is located in the Central Utility Plant, Engineering Section of Facilities Management Service Line.

Duties

Major Duties of this position include but are not limited to... Familiar with the provisions of the National Electrical Code and NFPA 72 and sufficiently knowledgeable of the entire code to satisfactorily research special requirements or applications. Troubleshoot and maintain electric and electronic control circuits on various equipment including laundry equipment, dietetic equipment, rotary files, electric beds, fire alarm system, tray conveyors, and incinerators. Possess the ability to read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematics and operations and maintenance manuals. Ability to select proper wire gauges, insulation, protective devices and switching for variety of equipment, lighting, and miscellaneous electrical loads. Journeyman skill in the use of all common electrical hand and power tools and testing equipment as required. Must use his/her own initiative on maintenance and repair work to identify malfunctions or non-functions, then proceed with corrective action. Plans and lays out the work in accordance with plans or sketches, routing raceways in concealed locations, around obstacles and away from existing utilities such as steam lines and other heat producing equipment. Responsible for providing advice, training, guidance, and assistance for lower grade workers assigned tasks. Incorporates practices necessary to comply with mandated energy efficiency and greening requirements. Interprets and applies National Electrical Code and local codes to work practices. Assignments are assigned orally and through building plans, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, and are usually carried out without supervisory guidance unless a highly usual problem is encountered or departure from normal procedure is requested. Service, repair, or install, specialized systems in their entirety inclusive of but not limited to variable speed drivers, digital control loops, fused disconnects, automatic transfer switches, motor control centers, shunt trip breaker assembles, high voltage switch gear components, distribution panels, conversion transformers, and lighting control systems. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 0730-1600 Position Description/PD#: Electrician/PD436-14104-A Physical Requirements: The incumbent works from ladders, scaffolding and hydraulic work platforms. Will work in portions of the electrical systems requiring attention that are in cramped, dirty and hard to reach locations. The work involves prolonged crouching and standing and frequent stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing and working in exhausting and uncomfortable positions. Frequent lifting or carries tools, equipment, ladders, scaffolding, parts and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds. Occasionally will be required to lift and carry over 50 pounds. Working conditions: Electricians are exposed to a variety of weather conditions, both in winter and summer, in making repairs and installations on exterior work sites. During emergency repairs, extremes of bad weather are sometimes present. Many work sites are hot, dirty, dusty, greasy, poorly lit, cramped and with unpleasant orders. Occasionally, the incumbent will be required to work in the vicinity of asbestos containing materials. The incumbent will be required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment as necessary to accomplish assigned tasks in a safe manner.

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
• Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP)-See "Additional information " below for details.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• DHA Only:5 CFR 330.502 -General restriction on movement after competitive appointment applies.

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: Electric DrawingsElectrical EquipmentEquipment Assembly, Installation, RepairWithout 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.

Education

There is no educational substitution for this position.

Contacts

• Address Montana VA Health Care System 3687 Veterans Drive Fort Harrison, MT 59636 US
• Name: VISN 19 HR Contact Center
• Phone: 719-227-4600
• Email: [email protected]