Electrician

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Oklahoma City is seeking a skilled electrician to install, modify, maintain, test, inspect and repair electrical distribution systems, wiring, fixtures, and equipment in healthcare, industrial, and office environments.

The role requires knowledge of electrical principles, materials, and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience demonstrating ability to install, modify, maintain, test, inspect, troubleshoot and repair electrical distribution systems in healthcare or industrial settings.
• Knowledge of electrical materials, principles and safety standards.
• Evidence of training or experience supported by resume; rated under federal standards.

Responsibilities

• Install, modify, maintain, test, inspect and repair electrical distribution systems, wiring, fixtures and equipment in healthcare, industrial and office settings.
• Apply electrical principles and safety standards to work tasks.

Skills

Electrical distribution systems

Wiring systems

Troubleshooting

Electrical safety standards

Facilities maintenance

Tools

Electrical Drawings

Job description

This position is located in the Oklahoma City VA Health Care System in Facilities Management Service. The incumbent will perform installation, modifications, maintenance, testing, inspecting, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical distribution systems, wiring systems, fixtures, controls, and equipment in healthcare, industrial and office settings. The position requires knowledge and application of electrical principles, materials, and safety standards.

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


• 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.