Electrician

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

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking an electrician to perform duties for healthcare facilities within VASNHCS. The incumbent will assist other trades and perform additional tasks as assigned by the supervisor to meet the mission of Facility Management Service (FMS).

This OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT remains active until September 14, 2026; qualified applicants will be referred as vacancies arise. Applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date.

Qualifications

• Experience with electrical systems in healthcare facilities.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Capable of working under minimal supervision and following safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrician duties for healthcare facilities within VASNHCS.
• Assist other trades persons and/or any other work as assigned by supervisor to meet FMS mission.
• Maintain documentation and work logs as required by the supervisor.

Skills

Electric drawings

Technical practices

Troubleshooting (Electrical)

Without more than normal supervision

Job description

The primary purpose of the position is to perform electrician duties for healthcare facilities within VASNHCS. The incumbent will be required to assist other trades persons and/or any other work as assigned by the supervisor to meet the mission of Facility Management Service (FMS).

***This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT until September 14, 2026. Qualified applicants will be considered and referred as vacancies become available.***

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
• Technical Practices
• Technical Practices (Electrical Electronic)
• Troubleshooting (Electrical)
• 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.