The incumbent will function as an Electrician in the Facilities Management Service (FMS), for the West Texas Veterans Health Care System (WTVHCS) in Big Spring, Texas.
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 (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.
Installs, modifies, repairs, troubleshoots, loads and tests new and existing electrical lines, circuits, lighting and power systems, and associated fixtures, controls and equipment. Incumbent will assist in switching, racking in and removing 12,470v breakers, and troubleshooting of 12,470v gear. Examples of these are: secondary power distribution lines and circuits used to supply a wide range of voltage (120/208/240/277/480) amperage, phase, and frequency require to distribution panels, switch gear, power and control circuits, electrical warning systems and high intensity lighting systems with associated controls. Installs, troubleshoots, repairs and maintains a wide variety of lighting systems, heating equipment, shop equipment, laundry, food service, etc., equipment and rheostats and thermostats, using test equipment such as volt meters, ammeters, watt meters, mergers, ohmmeter, etc. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Electrician/PD00917A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Physical Requirements: Incumbent works from ladders, scaffolding, platforms, motorized high lift, as well as other hard to reach places. Stands, stoops, bend, kneel, crawls, climbs and may work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts and carries tools, parts and equipment that weigh up to 20 pounds and less often up to 40 pounds. Occasionally lifts or moves, with assistance, moderately heavy objects weighing more than 40 pounds. Lifting equipment is available. Working Conditions: Work is performed both inside and outside, in any weather (hot/cool/wet). Work may be performed in cramped, poorly illuminated, warm & humid interstitial and pipe spaces. Work may be performed in areas that are noisy, dirty, dusty and greasy. May work from ladders, scaffolds and platforms. Works from motorized high lift or building roof to install, repair or replace exterior lighting. May utilize catwalks and I-beams in interstitial spaces to access work. Exposed to the possibility of injury from falling, electrical shock, bums and rotary devices such as motors. Frequently exposed to the possibility of cuts and bruises.