Electrician Job at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Tulsa

Overview

Electrician role at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Location: James A. Mountain Inhofe VA Medical Center, Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Work Schedule

Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM or 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of various electrical systems, circuits, equipment and control installation, operation and inter-relationships; including wiring systems, power/control circuits, distribution panels, electrical supplies/devices, and the ability to integrate systems and equipment for proper and safe operation.
• Knowledge of construction, troubleshooting, repair and maintenance procedures for elevator operational systems (moderate to high speed), dumbwaiter, and leveling ramp systems; troubleshoot and service related components and dispatching systems.
• Apply electrical principles to design, operate and maintain varied electrical, mechanical, medical, industrial and hospital equipment; understand maintenance and service practices of elevator systems and related trade practices.
• Determine, arrange, route distribution panels, boxes, circuits, fittings, connections, and controls; install wiring, conduit, fixtures, transformers and other electrical devices.
• Interpret manufacturer parts catalogs and repair manuals to trace circuits, replace/fabricate parts; use test equipment to check electrical circuits and components, and repair connections.
• Plan and perform troubleshooting, align/balance control networks, adjust safety devices, repair electromechanical parts, and dismantle operational assemblies as needed.
• Install, test, troubleshoot, modify, connect, repair and maintain the Medical Center’s high voltage underground primary electrical distribution systems and lines.
• Service complex fire alarm systems including annunciation and monitoring devices such as smoke detectors, fire sprinklers and alarm pull boxes.
• Install, modify, repair, test, troubleshoot and repair computerized fire alarm systems; install new pull stations, flow switches, smoke detectors, heat detectors, and tamper switches.
• Work from building plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams and electrical maintenance manuals to plan and lay out routing.
• Use hand and power tools and electrical/elevator test equipment; plan complex work sequences and select tools/materials/equipment required.
• Ensure tool, material and equipment security; work with minimal supervision and comply with trade standards and regulatory codes.
• Trace hard-to-locate defects; complete repairs and modifications with minimal supervision.

Qualifications and Requirements

• To qualify, 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 appropriate to perform the duties; resume must detail knowledge, skills and abilities; rated according to OPM standards.
• Screen-out element: Qualify on the on-line questionnaire questions related to Electric Drawings, Electrical Equipment, Technical Practices, Troubleshooting (Electrical), Use and Maintain Hand Tools (Electrical Work) and ability to work with little supervision.
• Current/valid Journeyman Electrician License. You may be required to provide a copy if referred for interview.
• Federal requirements: U.S. citizen; background/suitability investigation; pre-employment physical; drug testing may be required; selective Service registration for males; REAL ID compliant identification after 05/07/2025.

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply.
• Subject to background/suitability investigation.
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required.
• Probationary period may be applicable.
• Onboarding process may be completed online.
• Participation in influenza vaccination program is required for VA Health Care Personnel.

Additional Information

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. ICTAP/CTAP eligibility information is available on OPM’s Career Transition Resources site.

Notes: This job opportunity may be used to fill additional vacancies. If you cannot apply online, contact the Agency listed in the job posting for alternate submission methods.