Electrician

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Journeyman Electrician assigned to the Electrical Section of Engineering Service at the Columbus VA. The incumbent reports to the Electrical Supervisor and performs regular electrical duties on site.

Qualifications emphasize demonstrated training or experience, with evaluation under the Federal Wage System. Applicants should ensure documentation reflects the scope and quality of their work experience.

Qualifications

• Experience or training evidence to perform journeyman electrician duties, supported by resume descriptions.
• Knowledge of electrical systems, safety, and compliance with standards.
• Ability to be evaluated under the Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular and recurring electrical duties in the Electrical Section of Engineering Service at the Columbus VA.
• Report to the Electrical Supervisor and complete tasks as assigned.
• Ensure safety, quality, and compliance in all electrical work performed on site.

Job description

The regular and recurring duties of the journeyman electrician assigned to the Electrical Section of Engineering Service are performed at the Columbus VA. This position reports to the Electrical Supervisor.

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:

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Co… etc). 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.