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Electrician

Department of Veterans Affairs
Veterans Health Administration
James H. Quillen VA Medical Center
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Summary

The Electrician performs a variety of maintenance and new construction tasks involved in maintaining station buildings, grounds, and related structures, fixtures, and utilities for JHQVAMC and its subordinate outlying facilities.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
05/19/2025 to 05/27/2025
Salary
$27.74 to - $32.36 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WG 10
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Johnson City, TN
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
CBTG-12734566-25-PS
Control number
837214400

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Duties

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Duties included but not limited to:

The incumbent is responsible to conduct electrical work on Buildings, underground utilities and all station power and emergency backup power generators.

The incumbent work assignments include the performance of visual examinations, inspections, technical research, and operational tests to determine the need for, and the performance of, installing, modifying, overhauling, troubleshooting, and repairing facility systems on a level of difficulty and responsibility requiring skill, knowledge, and experience predominately in electrical trade to perform work on medical equipment, switch gears, high voltage power tines above and below ground, and all other electrical components that comprise station electrical systems.

The incumbent determines components causing malfunctions and vital invalid readings interprets and applies technical information from manufacture' specifications, schematics, block diagrams and technical orders. The incumbent determines operation of circuits.

The incumbent is directly responsible for all electrical systems in the buildings located at JHQVAMC

The incumbent locates the points from which to take readings. The incumbent analyzes the schematic layout and completes preliminary visual inspections and operational tests and uses circuit theory to understand the operation of individual circuits and the interaction with other circuits creating the malfunction.

The incumbent works from building plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, electrical maintenance and repair manuals to plan and lay out routing, placement, type, size, gauge, balance, load, distribution panels, boxes, fittings, continuity, circuits, connections, and safe operation of electrical lines, systems, equipment, and controls.

The incumbent is directly responsible for all electrical systems in the buildings located at JHQVAMC. The incumbent will perform periodic inspections of existing buildings and electrical systems to ensure patient and staff safety and hospital building code compliance, this is a critical role.

The incumbent must posse the ability and skills to interpret and apply the national electrical code, local codes and codes established by The Joint Commission to use formulas to calculate common properties for example, voltage, voltage drop, and current capability in series and parallel circuits, resistance, inductance, capacitance, power factor, current flow, temperature, length in single and multiple raceways, conduits, gutters, and cable trays.

The incumbent may direct a crew or team in the process of completing tasks and may be required to work overtime and travel to outlying building to ensure national building code compliance, patient and staff safety.

The incumbent must meet the needs of customers while supporting the VA missions. The incumbent consistently communicates and interacts with customers (e.g. Veterans. family members, the general public and other staff members) in a courteous, tactful and helpful manner.

The incumbent provides the customer with consistent information according to established policies and procedures.

The incumbent manages conflicts and problems dealing with the customer constructively and appropriately. The incumbent protects printed and electronic files containing sensitive data in accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act of 197 4 and other applicable laws. federal regulations, VA statutes and policy. and VHA policy.

The incumbent protects the data from unauthorized release or from loss, alteration, or unauthorized deletion.

The incumbent follows applicable regulations and instructions regarding access to computerized files, release of access codes, etc.

The incumbent is responsible to manage surveillance cameras, Velocity security system, cell phone communications relays, nurse call systems, station radio systems, programmable controllers, intercom system, television sets, station fire alarm system, electronic door operations, and other electronics components as required.


The incumbent should hold expertise/license/certifications to include skills in managing a variety of electrical current systems 1, 5, 20,110, 220, 460, and 13,200 volts AC and DC.

The incumbent is required to participate in and conduct minor repairs to facility as a primary tradesman or as helper. Duties include laying floor tile, installing ceiling tile, plastering, carpentry work, concrete work, and such minor repairs of station facilities as required by the Engineering Service.

Work Schedule: Mon to Fri 7:30am to 4:00pm
Position Description/PD#: Electrician/PD60225A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
  • To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job.
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required.
  • You may be required to serve a probationary period
  • Subject to background/security investigation
  • Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
  • Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Required Documents" below for details.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 05/27/2025.

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.




For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

Education

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Additional information

"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."


This occupation is being considered for a Veterans Health Administration enterprise-wide Critical Skills Incentive (CSI). Candidates may be eligible for a lump sum CSI. The amount of lump sum CSI is determined based on appointment date and may be pro-rated as determined by the end date of the CSI. Eligible candidates will be required to sign a service agreement agreeing to an obligated service period and failure to complete the obligated service period may result in a debt for the unearned portion of the CSI.

This occupation is currently approved for a Veterans Health Administration enterprise-wide Critical Skills Incentive through [insert date]. Candidates may be eligible for a lump sum CSI for a pro-rated amount if onboard prior to the CSI expiration date. Eligible candidates will be required to sign a service agreement agreeing to an obligated service period and failure to complete the obligated service period may result in a debt for the unearned portion of the CSI.

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. 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 an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.

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 qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified: applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are proficient in most of the required competencies of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following Competencies for this position:

  • 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
  • Theory and Instruments (Electrical, Electronic) Used in Shop and Trade Practices
  • Troubleshooting (Electrical)


USA Hire Assessments include a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment.

Your experience must be fully documented on your resume and must include job title, duties, month and year start/end dates AND hours worked per week. 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. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.

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.

During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.

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