Electrician

Veterans Health Administration; Chillicothe (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Chillicothe, OH is seeking an Electric Shop position within the Facilities Management Service. The role involves maintaining, installing, modifying, repairing, and troubleshooting electrical systems and related equipment at the Chillicothe VA Medical Center and six offsite CBOCs.

The incumbent works under the Electric Shop Supervisor and must show evidence of training or experience sufficient to perform the duties, with the qualification review based on the OPM

Qualifications

• Experience or training demonstrating ability to perform the duties.
• Screen-out element: ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Technical practices (Electrical, Electronic) - Theory and Instruments.
• Electrical Drawings - Ability to Use Electrical Drawings.
• Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment - Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment.
• Troubleshooting (Electrical) - Troubleshooting (Electrical).
• Required Driver's License: A current, valid state issued Driver's License is required for the position.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, install, modify, repair, and troubleshoot electrical systems and electrical, office and environmental management equipment within the Chillicothe VA Medical Center and 6 offsite Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC).

Job description

The position is in the Electric Shop, Facilities Management Service (FMS) and works under the direct supervision of the Electric Shop Supervisor. The primary purpose of the position involves maintaining, installing, modifying, repairing, and troubleshooting electrical systems and electrical, office and environmental management equipment within the Chillicothe VA Medical Center and 6 offsite Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC).

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT

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: (Screen-Out)

• Without More than Normal Supervision - Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision.
• Technical Practices (Electrical, Electronic) - Theory and Instruments (Electrical Electronic) Used in Shop and Trade Practices.
• Electrical Drawings - Ability to Use Electrical Drawings.
• Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment - Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment.
• Troubleshooting (Electrical) - Troubleshooting (Electrical).

Required Driver's License: A current, valid state issued Driver's License is required for the position.

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.