Electrician

Veterans Health Administration; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration is seeking an Electrician in Texas. The role requires demonstrating the knowledge to read electrical drawings, work with electrical equipment, perform technical electrical practices, troubleshoot issues, and use hand tools.

Training or experience must be shown on the resume; the selection uses the standard federal qualification framework and may credit volunteer work. Applicants should expect evaluation under the Federal Wage System and may be screened for the

Qualifications

• Experience is not required to be specific length, but you must show training or experience with the duties.
• Applicants will be evaluated against the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.
• Volunteer work or prior service may count toward qualifying experience as described in the posting.

Skills

Electric drawings

Electrical equipment

Technical practices (Electrical)

Troubleshooting (Electrical)

Use and maintain hand tools

Job description

Electrician is familiar with how activities impact VA's goal to implement sound stewardship practices that are protective of the air, waters land, and other natural and cultural resources. This may include activities associated with proper storage, handling, disposal, and recycling of chemicals and wastes associated with their trades. DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation.

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.