Electrician

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking an Electrician at the James Mountain Inhofe VA Medical Center, Facilities Management Service.

The position focuses on diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing complex electrical control systems and components to ensure safe, reliable operations. Applicants should show training or experience demonstrating the ability to perform the duties, with evaluation based on federal standards.

Qualifications

• Must show evidence of training or experience sufficient to perform duties.
• Qualification will be rated under OPM federal standards.
• Current Journeyman or Master Electrician license is required.

Skills

Troubleshooting (Electrical)

Electrical Drawings

Knowledge of Electrical Equipment

Ability to Do Work with Limited Super?

Education

Journeyman or Master Electrician license

Job description

This position, located at the James Mountain Inhofe VA Medical Center, Facilities Management Service, serves as an Electrician. The primary purpose of the position is utilizing a specialized knowledge and skill to troubleshoot and repair complex electrical control systems and components.

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 Use and Maintain Hand Tools (Electrical Work)
• Ability to Use Electrical Drawings
• Knowledge of Electrical Equipment
• Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic)
• Troubleshooting (Electrical)

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.

Note: A current State-issued Journeyman or Master Electrician license is required for this position.