Electrician

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Electrician performs journeyman-level installation, modification, preventive maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting, testing, and repair of facility electrical systems up to 480 volts at the Kansas City VA Medical Center. Work includes branch circuits, panels, switchgear, transformers, motor-control circuits, emergency-power and generator systems, lighting, and related components.

Applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement and will be rated under the OPM

Qualifications

• Journeyman-level installation, modification, preventive maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting, testing, and repair of facility electrical systems up to 480 volts.

Responsibilities

• Perform journeyman-level electrical work at the Kansas City VA Medical Center, including installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems and components up to 480 volts.
• Work includes dealing with branch circuits, panels, switchgear, transformers, motor-control circuits, emergency-power and generator systems, lighting, and related components.
• Applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Applicants will be rated under the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.

Job description

To qualify for this position

applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

The Electrician performs journeyman-level installation, modification, preventive maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting, testing, and repair of facility electrical systems up to 480 volts at the Kansas City VA Medical Center. Work includes branch circuits, panels, switchgear, transformers, motor-control circuits, emergency-power and generator systems, lighting, and related components.

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:

• Electrical Equipment
• Technical Practices (Electrical Electronic)
• Troubleshooting (Electrical)
• Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• 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.