Summary The Montana VA Healthcare System is currently recruiting for one (1) highly energetic and motivated individual to join our team as an Electrician. This position is located in the Central Utility Plant, Engineering Section of Facilities Management Service Line. Responsibilities Major Duties of this position include but are not limited to... Familiar with the provisions of the National Electrical Code and NFPA 72 and sufficiently knowledgeable of the entire code to satisfactorily research special requirements or applications. Troubleshoot and maintain electric and electronic control circuits on various equipment including laundry equipment, dietetic equipment, rotary files, electric beds, fire alarm system, tray conveyors, and incinerators. Possess the ability to read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematics and operations and maintenance manuals. Ability to select proper wire gauges, insulation, protective devices and switching for variety of equipment, lighting, and miscellaneous electrical loads. Journeyman skill in the use of all common electrical hand and power tools and testing equipment as required. Must use his/her own initiative on maintenance and repair work to identify malfunctions or non-functions, then proceed with corrective action. Plans and lays out the work in accordance with plans or sketches, routing raceways in concealed locations, around obstacles and away from existing utilities such as steam lines and other heat producing equipment. Responsible for providing advice, training, guidance, and assistance for lower grade workers assigned tasks. Incorporates practices necessary to comply with mandated energy efficiency and greening requirements. Interprets and applies National Electrical Code and local codes to work practices. Assignments are assigned orally and through building plans, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, and are usually carried out without supervisory guidance unless a highly usual problem is encountered or departure from normal procedure is requested. Service, repair, or install, specialized systems in their entirety inclusive of but not limited to variable speed drivers, digital control loops, fused disconnects, automatic transfer switches, motor control centers, shunt trip breaker assembles, high voltage switch gear components, distribution panels, conversion transformers, and lighting control systems. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 0730-1600 Position Description/PD#: Electrician/PD436-14104-A Physical Requirements: The incumbent works from ladders, scaffolding and hydraulic work platforms. Will work in portions of the electrical systems requiring attention that are in cramped, dirty and hard to reach locations. The work involves prolonged crouching and standing and frequent stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing and working in exhausting and uncomfortable positions. Frequent lifting or carries tools, equipment, ladders, scaffolding, parts and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds. Occasionally will be required to lift and carry over 50 pounds. Working conditions: Electricians are exposed to a variety of weather conditions, both in winter and summer, in making repairs and installations on exterior work sites. During emergency repairs, extremes of bad weather are sometimes present. Many work sites are hot, dirty, dusty, greasy, poorly lit, cramped and with unpleasant orders. Occasionally, the incumbent will be required to work in the vicinity of asbestos containing materials. The incumbent will be required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment as necessary to accomplish assigned tasks in a safe manner. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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 Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair 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. Education There is no educational substitution for this position. Additional Information A supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. 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. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at https://www.opm.gov/. Receiving Service Credit for 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. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. 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. If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.