This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/605070800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
The incumbent will serve as an Electrician in the Facilities Management Service Line at the VA Puget Sound Healthcare System in Seattle, Washington.
Learn more about this agency06/17/2021 to 07/09/2021
$30.27 - $35.40 per hour
WG 10
2 vacancies in the following location:
No
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
None
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CBSV-11146016-21-GS
605070800
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
ALL US CITIZENS DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (COVID-19 - VA 002) in-accordance with 5 U.S.C. 3304(a)(3) and 5 CFR 337.205(b)(1)-(4).
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Performs all preventative maintenance, operational checks, repair, layout installation, troubleshooting, tracing, locating defects, modification on all new and existing electrical systems VA wide, electrical generators and fire suppression systems.
Installs, maintains, and repairs electrical equipment in accordance with CFR 19910.331-5 and the National Electric Code (NEC).
Accurately bends and installs EMT, rigid, flex and PVC conduits for installation of electric systems.
Determines the proper and safe operation of electrical lines, circuits, systems equipment and controls.
Plan and lay out the routing, placement, type and size of wire.
Ensures continuity, tests and balances electrical loads.
Determines size, type and arrangement to meet applicable codes for the safe operation of electrical systems, circuits and equipment.
Works from plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, repair manuals and related codes.
Uses appropriate safety equipment and follows standard safety procedures while performing the varied duties of this position.
Traces hard-to-locate defects or problems associated with the completion of repairs and installations.
Determines and places distribution panels, branch panels, boxes, fittings, and connections and install wiring, couplings, conduit, relays, fixtures, transformers and other electrical devices including electrical service entrances.
Understands the principals of grounding and bonding and how this is installed throughout all electrical distribution systems according to the National Electric Code.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: 8:00am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday
Position Description Title/PD#: Electrician/PD40748A
Physical Requirements: Repairs and installations are made from ladders, scaffolding, platforms, and other hard-to- reach places. This requires the incumbent to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. The work requires frequently lifting and carrying of tools, equipment, and parts that weigh up to 20 pounds and, less often, up to 40 pounds.
Working Conditions: The work is performed both inside and outside. The incumbent is sometimes required to make repairs and installations in bad weather; in work areas that are noisy, dirty, dusty, and greasy; on scaffolding or cranes at heights of 30 feet or more; and in close quarters such as manholes and attics. Incumbent is occasionally exposed to the possibility of injury from falling, electrical shock, burns, and rotary devices such as electrical motors; and is frequently exposed to the possibility of cuts and bruises.
There is no education requirement for this position.
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.
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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All applicants are encouraged to apply online.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 07/09/2021 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11146016.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/605070800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (COVID-19 - VA 002) in-accordance with 5 U.S.C. 3304(a)(3) and 5 CFR 337.205(b)(1)-(4).