Summary This position operates as a Journeyman Electrician located in the Electric Shop, Maintenance and Repair Section of Engineering Service. Incumbent performs maintenance, preventive maintenance, repairs, overhauls, and troubleshoots all primary and secondary electrical systems at the main Biloxi campus of the Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System and may be required to travel to any of the outlying outpatient clinics. Responsibilities Troubleshooting and repair of all medium voltage primary underground electrical distribution cable and related equipment, which consists of underground cable in manhole duct systems, main high voltage switching stations (13,500 volts), with associated circuit breakers, lightning arrestors, potheads, terminators, gauges, instantaneous and overload trips, current transformers, voltage transformers, batteries and battery chargers, and oil and air circuit breakers. Incumbent troubleshoots cable systems to locate opens, shorts, grounds, mechanical damage, and electrolysis damage Incumbent repairs cable by making cable splices in accordance with the various manufacturers' recommendations and VA prescribed standards Incumbent performs maintenance and repairs to a great variety of secondary electrical equipment; such as secondary distribution circuits used to supply a wide range of voltages, currents, lighting and power distribution panels, switchgear, circuit breakers, fluorescent, incandescent, mercury vapor, metal halide, and sodium vapor lighting systems, laundry machinery, dietetic equipment, electrical beds, fire alarm systems, electric motors, photovoltaic systems, inverters, and controllers. Incumbent troubleshoots and secures fire alarms, nurse calls, and panic alarm systems throughout the facility Incumbent installs telephone cable, computer cable, television cable system that includes television monitors, complete transformers and load centers, and makes additions to existing circuits throughout the campus. Bends and installs conduit and fittings (aluminum and steel, rigid and thin wall) Maintains and repairs station street lighting systems and associated controllers, transformers, relays, and photo cells. Incumbent troubleshoots, performs preventive maintenance, and operates approximately seventeen (17) diesel-driven emergency generators ranging in size from 35 kW to 2250 kW, including four 2250-kW co-generation sets at the Biloxi campus Incumbent responds to emergency call backs on weekends, holidays, and after regular duty hours to repair street lights, pumps, transformers, primary and secondary distribution cables, lightening arrestors, circuit breakers, automatic doors, medical air and vacuum systems, boiler controls, satellite system and any other electrical service deemed critical for patient/Veteran care or comfort Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm ( subject to changed based on agency needs) Position Description Title/PD#: Electrician/PD03724A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background/security investigation Pre-employment physical required Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 12/30/2024. 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 Electric Drawings Electrical Equipment Technical Practices Technical Practices (Electrical Electronic) Troubleshooting (Electrical) Use and Maintain Hand Tools (Electrical Work) 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. Driver's License Requirement: Must possess a valid state issued driver's license to operate a motor vehicle. (Please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. You will be required to show your valid driver's license at the time of your interview.) Incumbent must have a Master Electrician's License or successfully passed the International Code Council Certification for a Master Electrician. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: The WG-10 grade level described the duties at this level as the same at WG-08 grade level. Incumbent must work from ladders, scaffolding, platforms and mechanical lifts, working in extremely hot, cold, and damp areas; works outside in inclement weather. Incumbent is always subject to electrical shock or burns during electrical repairs. Other hazards include falling from heights, injuries from power equipment, and damage to skin from cleaning fluids. Incumbent could be exposed to body fluids, TB, or other biological or medical hazards while working in the lab, surgical areas, patient areas, etc. Incumbent will be aware of all job specific health hazards and will wear the appropriate/required personal protective equipment (PPE). Incumbent will inform leader/supervisor of any unusual health hazards encountered for guidance as necessary. Education Additional Information Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.