Clarification from the agency

All US Citizens. DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation.

Major duties include:

• Provides highly skilled craft labor, working with tools to maintain the Hospitals electrical distribution center of both single and three phase electrical power.
• Pumps water out of vaults; inspects connections between spliced wires; removes deteriorated or damaged insulation from splices/cables; tightens splice connectors; and replaces insulation and retapes connections.
• Tightens loose connections, replaces damaged or deteriorated insulation and taping, and exercises cut outs to ensure that they are working properly.
• Installs, repairs and replaces electrical components (i.e. televisions, electric powered signs, etc.) carrying 120-440 volts in building electrical systems; runs conduit and metal raceways from components to building power panels; and maintains and installs internal lighting.

Problem Solving and Troubleshooting

• Utilizes manual and power wrenches and screwdrivers, pliers, wire cutters, wire snippers, adjustable wrenches, hammers and levels to tighten connections and repair or replace damaged conduit, insulating material and wires.
• Employs voltmeters, amp meters, circuit testers and phase meters to evaluate the operating condition of control panels and identify problems.

Preventative Maintenance

• Operates a motor vehicle to transport tools, supplies and materials to work sites. The incumbent organizes assigned work to minimize materials and manhours required for proper completion of work and instructs others in the operation of and preventive maintenance for all related tools and equipment.
• Supports Preventive Maintenance as a strategy in maintaining Medical Center's facility and utility systems, components, and equipment, including mechanical, electrical, and associated control systems by assisting in the performance, administration, and monitoring of preventive maintenance programs.
• In order to perform the essential functions of the job, the incumbent must always be able to wear a tool belt weighing 20 lbs. while performing all functions. Position requires electrical workers to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and labor in strenuous and uncomfortable positions. The incumbent must be able to ascend a six-foot (6') step ladder at least 15 times per day to repair, install and/or maintain ceiling lights and fixtures and to install and replace overhead conduit and wiring. The incumbent may be required to ascend ship's ladders and/or maintenance stairs to heights up to six1y feet (60') once per day in order to access exterior building lights and other electrical components. The incumbent must be able to work at heights ranging from six feet to one-hundred-and-twenty-feet (6' to 120') for two hours at a time for the entire length of shift. The incumbent must be able to enter and maneuver in, and work for two hours at a time in, restricted spaces in order to repair and maintain electrical systems in underground vaults.
• The incumbent may be required to transport materials weighing up to 50 lbs. distances of 200 yards on occasion in order to access work sites. The incumbent must be able to lift and manipulate and maneuver tools, conduit, wiring and other electrical components. The incumbent must be able to pull existing damaged or deteriorated wiring and conduit and to manipulate steel fish tape to run new wiring. The incumbent must be able to work for two hours at a time at shoulder level or any intermediate level up to and including directly overhead. The incumbent must be able to tighten/loosen connectors and make fine adjustments in connectors. The incumbent must be able to use screwdrivers, pliers, wire cutters, wrenches, and other tools of the trade to install, remove, dismantle, adjust, reassemble and re-install conduit, raceways, wiring, fixtures and other electrical components.
• The incumbent must be able to work at floor/ground level and/or in restricted spaces up to two hours a time for the entire length of shift in order to access electrical components. The incumbent must possess 20/20 vision with or without corrective lenses and be able to properly place and align conduit, raceways, wiring and other components. The incumbent must be able to accurately distinguish colors in order to accurately identify, trace and match electrical wires.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Compressed/Flexible: Not Available
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Position Description Title/PD#: 9310A

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• Selective Services Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

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 eligibilities are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements:

• Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision
• Electric Drawings
• Technical Practices
• Technical 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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until September 30, 2026. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Applicants will be referred in the order in which they were received.

Documents Required:

• Resume

Documents Accepted:

• Cover Letter
• DD-214/ Statement of Service
• Disability Letter (Schedule A)
• Disability Letter (VA)
• License
• Other (1)
• PCS Orders
• Performance Appraisal
• Professional Certification
• Resume
• Separation Notice (RIF)
• SF-15
• SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
• Transcript

Please review the above list(s) to ensure you have included all necessary documents required for your application. Not every applicant will require the same documents, therefore it is the applicants responsibility to ensure that their application package includes all necessary documents to determine qualifications and eligibility for appointment, such as a copy of your SF-50, transcript, ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees).You will not be contacted for additional information. Applicants will be deemed ineligible if supporting documentation is not submitted.

Veterans' Preference: Since the Direct-Hire Recruitment Authority is being used, traditional Veterans' Preference rules do not apply. Qualified veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position.

Applications are accepted online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.

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