Electrician

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs at the Sepulveda and West Los Angeles Medical Center Campuses in the Engineering Service seeks an Electrician at the full performance level to install, maintain, and troubleshoot complex electrical systems.

The role emphasizes safety, adherence to standards, and the ability to work from ladders, platforms, and elevated locations. Qualifying entails substantial hands-on electrical work, formal or informal training, and the capacity to operate measurement

Qualifications

• Evidence of training or experience sufficient to perform the duties.
• Qualify under the OPM Wage System standards with screen-out element.
• Experience in electrical installations, maintenance, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Installs - modifies - repairs - and maintains electrical systems, including lines, circuits, transformers, panels and switchgear.
• Loads and tests electrical components supplying various voltages, amperages, and phases.
• Works on interior and exterior lighting systems, including high-intensity lighting and emergency power systems.
• Installs - modifies - loads - and tests high-voltage power distribution panels, breakers, transformers, and circuits.
• Uses manual and hydraulic benders, cutters, threaders, and various hand and power tools.
• Troubleshoots - repairs - and performs preventive maintenance on switchgear, motors, lighting, and alarms.
• Inspects for overloads and defective wiring, reports defects to supervisor.
• Recommends adjustments, replacements, and corrective actions.
• Performs tests with ammeters, voltmeters, meggers, ohmmeters, power meters and related devices.
• Work schedule: Monday–Friday 0700–0330, with physical requirements and conditions described.

Skills

Electric Drawings

Electrical Equipment

Technical Practices (Electrical)

Troubleshooting (Electrical)

Use and Maintain Hand Tools

Tools

Megger

Ohmmeter

Voltmeter

Ammeter

Power meter

Phase sequence indicator

Protective-device test instrument

Job description

Summary

The Electrician position is at the full performance level located in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) - Veterans Health Administration (VHA) - at the Sepulveda and West Los Angeles Medical Center Campuses - (Engineering Service).

Summary

The Electrician position is at the full performance level located in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) - Veterans Health Administration (VHA) - at the Sepulveda and West Los Angeles Medical Center Campuses - (Engineering Service).

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 eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Electric Drawings Electrical Equipment 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

• Installs - modifies - repairs - and maintains electrical systems - including new and existing electrical lines - circuits - transformers - secondary distribution panelboards - and switchgear


• Loads and tests electrical components supplying various voltages (120/208/277/480) - amperages - and phases


• Works on interior and exterior lighting systems - including high-intensity lighting - electrical detection systems - and emergency power systems (generator controls - switchgear - and transfer switches)


• Installs - modifies - loads - and tests high-voltage (below 600 volts) power distribution panels - breakers - transformers - lighting and power circuits - wiring - and conduit runs


• Uses manual and hydraulic power benders - cutters - manual and power threaders - and various hand and power tools


• Troubleshoots - repairs - and performs preventive maintenance on secondary switchgear - distribution panelboards - motors - motor controls - lighting systems (interior/exterior) - kitchen and housekeeping equipment - fire alarm systems - and intrusion alarms


• Inspects for overload conditions and defective equipment or wiring - checks continuity - identifies circuits - and reports defects and serious conditions to the supervisor


• Recommends necessary adjustments - replacements - and corrective actions


• Performs tests on electrical equipment and components using ammeters - voltmeters - meggers - ohmmeters - power meters - phase sequence indicators - and protective-device test instruments


• Work Schedule: MONDAY - FRIDAY - 0700 am - 0330 pm Position Description Title/PD#: Electrician/PD11337A Physical Requirements: The incumbent performs repairs and installations from ladders - scaffolding - platforms - and other hard-to-reach locations


• These tasks require the incumbent to stand - stoop - bend - kneel - climb - and work in physically demanding and uncomfortable positions


• The incumbent frequently lifts and carries tools - equipment - and parts weighing up to 9 kilograms (20 pounds) - and less frequently up to 18 kilograms (40 pounds)


• On occasion - and with assistance - the incumbent lifts or moves moderately heavy objects weighing more than 18 kilograms


• Working Conditions: The work is conducted both indoors and outdoors


• The incumbent may be required to perform repairs and installations in adverse weather conditions and in work environments that are noisy - dirty - dusty - or greasy


• Duties may also involve working on scaffolding or cranes at heights of 9 meters (30 feet) or more - as well as in confined spaces such as manholes or attics


• The incumbent is occasionally exposed to potential hazards including falls - electrical shock - burns - and rotary devices such as electrical motors - and is frequently exposed to the possibility of cuts and bruises.