Electrician

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Electrician position is located at the Phoenix VA Medical Center (PVAMC) within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Facilities Management Service. The primary purpose is to perform electrical maintenance, repair, construction and troubleshooting duties under the supervision of the Electric Shop Supervisor.

Qualifications require evidence of training or experience sufficient to perform the duties, evaluated according to the OPM Federal Wage System

Qualifications

• Experience or training demonstrating ability to perform electrical work; evidence supported by resume.
• Applicants will be evaluated under the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.
• Volunteer work or related experience may count toward qualification.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical maintenance, repair, construction and troubleshooting duties under the supervision of the Electric Shop Supervisor in Facilities Management Service.

Job description

The Electrician position is at the full performance level located in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), at the Phoenix VA Medical Center (PVAMC) in the Facilities Management Service. The primary purpose of the position is to perform electrical maintenance, repair, construction and troubleshooting duties, under the supervision of the Electric Shop Supervisor, Facilities Management Service.

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:

• Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision
• Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading)
• Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc.
• Knowledge of Materials
• Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic)
• 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 your duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.