The incumbent will work under the general supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor of the Maintenance & Operations (M&O) Section of the Facilities Maintenance Service (FMS). The Electrician is assigned a wide variety of duties of a journeyman involving installation, modification, repair, troubleshooting, maintenance, and testing of complex electrical systems, circuits, equipment, appliances, controls, components, lighting fixtures and fire alarm systems.
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements within 30 days of 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. The screen-out element is the ability to do the work of an Electrician, without more than normal supervision. Qualifying experience includes: The ability to read, interpret and update blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematics and operation and maintenance manuals. Knowledgeable in the use of electrical test instruments in order to trace and locate the cause of equipment and control device malfunctions and then complete repairs or adjustments. Skilled in cutting, threading, bending and installation of rigid pipe and other conduit systems and a variety of other raceway systems. 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 Drawings Electrical Equipment Technical Practices Technical Practices (Electrical Electronic) Troubleshooting (Electrical) Use 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.
Duties include, but are not limited to: Performs all preventative maintenance, operational checks, repair, layout installation, troubleshooting, tracing, locating defects, modification on all new and existing electrical systems VA wide, electrical generators and fire suppression systems. Installs, maintains, and repairs electrical equipment in accordance with CFR 19910.331-5 and the National Electric Code (NEC).Accurately bends and installs EMT, rigid, flex and PVC conduits for installation of electric systems. Determines the proper and safe operation of electrical lines, circuits, systems equipment and controls. Plan and lay out the routing, placement, type and size of wire. Ensures continuity, tests and balances electrical loads. Determines size, type and arrangement to meet applicable codes for the safe operation of electrical systems, circuits and equipment. Works from plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, repair manuals and related codes. Uses appropriate safety equipment and follows standard safety procedures while performing the varied duties of this position. Traces hard-to-locate defects or problems associated with the completion of repairs and installations. Determines and places distribution panels, branch panels, boxes, fittings, and connections and install wiring, couplings, conduit, relays, fixtures, transformers and other electrical devices including electrical service entrances. Understands the principals of grounding and bonding and how this is installed throughout all electrical distribution systems according to the National Electric Code. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm. Position Description Title/PD#: Electrician/PD40748A Physical Requirements: Work from ladders, scaffolding and hydraulic work _platforms. Work in portions of the electrical systems requiring attention that are in cramped, dirty and hard-to-reach locations. Work involves prolonged crouching and standing and frequent stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing and working in exhausting and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts 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 !it, cramped and with unpleasant orders. Required to work in the vicinity of asbestos containing materials on occasion. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment as required.