Electrician Job at Hampton VA Medical Center (DOVA) in Hampton

Summary

This position is located in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Mid Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6), and VA Medical Center Hampton, Virginia under Engineering Service. Responsible for the installation, modification, troubleshooting, servicing and maintenance of both medium and low voltage electrical equipment; circuits and all associated devices. This position requires the skills and abilities of a journeyman level electrician.

Overview

Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 09/29/2025 to 10/14/2025

Salary: $31.44 to – $36.68 per hour

Pay scale & grade: WG 10

Location: 1 vacancy in Hampton, VA

Remote job: No

Telework eligible: No

Travel Required: 25% or less – You may be expected to travel for this position.

Relocation expenses reimbursed: No

Appointment type: Permanent

Work schedule: Full-time

Service: Competitive

Job family (Series): 2805 Electrician

Supervisory status: No

Security clearance: Not Required

Drug test: No

Position sensitivity and risk: Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

Announcement number: CBTA-12803395-25-MTS

Control number: 846854800

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

ALL US CITIZENS DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation.

Duties

Performs installation, maintenance, and/or repair of electrical systems within the facility. Performs work with little or no supervision in installing, maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing electrical wiring systems and associated fixtures, controls, and equipment in industrial, institutional, office, and residential buildings. Maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, operates and tests the emergency power distribution system. Assists the Electrical Supervisor in helping to resolve design and installation problems with Engineers, Service Administrators, contract personnel and ensure the various projects are completed in a timely manner. Assists the Electrical Supervisor in working out arrangements with suppliers, contractors, and private organizations. Works from building plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, and electrical maintenance and repair manuals to plan and lay out routing, placement, type, size, gauge, load, continuity, and safe operation of electrical lines, circuits, systems, equipment and controls. Must have the ability to interpret and apply the National Electrical Code, local codes, building plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and engineering drawings, and to use trade formulas to calculate voltage, voltage drop and current capability in series and parallel circuits, resistance, inductance, capacitance, power factor, current flow, and temperature and length in single and multiple raceways, conduits, gutters, and cable trays. Operates and maintains emergency and standby power systems to include emergency diesel generators, uninterruptable power supplies and emergency lighting systems, in accordance with National Fire Protection Association Codes and Joint Commission standards. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 7-3:30pm

Position Description Title/PD#: Electrician/PD027530 and PD2753

Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• May serve a probationary period
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
• Must pass a physical examination.

Qualifications

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

Specialized Skills: Must possess knowledge of the operation and installation of a variety of complete electrical systems and equipment. Requires knowledge about how various circuits, equipment, and controls operate, fit, and work together. Knowledge of gauges, sizes, and types of wire, conduit, couplings, fittings, relays, boxes, circuit breakers, and other electrical devices. Must be able to arrange and install them to insure proper and safe operation. Ability to interpret and apply the National Electrical Code, local codes, building plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and engineering drawings, and to use trade formulas to calculate properties such as voltage, voltage drop, and current capability in series and parallel circuits, resistance, inductance, capacitance, power factor, current flow, and temperature and length in raceways, conduits, gutters, and cable trays. Skill in the use of hand tools; power tools, such as cable pullers, hydraulic benders, and pipe threading machines; and a wide variety of test equipment.

EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience sufficient to perform the work. Evidence must be supported by detailed descriptions on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.

SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element. Those with at least minimal acceptable qualifications are considered for further rating; those who do not are ineligible. The remainder of the Job Elements will be used for rating: Electric Drawings, Electrical Equipment, Technical Practices (Electrical Electronic), Troubleshooting (Electrical), Use and Maintain Hand Tools (Electrical Work).

Experience includes paid and unpaid, including volunteer work. Volunteer work can provide valuable training and experience.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Repairs, installs fixtures, and troubleshoots from ladders, scaffolding, platforms, and other hard-to-reach places. Requires standing, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds, with assistance for heavier objects. Work is performed indoors and outdoors, in various weather and conditions, including noisy, dirty, dusty, and greasy environments. May work on rooftops, in attics, crawl spaces, and underground utilities. Will work around patients and clinical staff and shall adhere to interim life safety measures when required.

Education: There is no education substitution for this occupation.

Education

There is no education substitution for this occupation.

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 HRA/OSP at The Fair Chance Act. Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is required that all HCP receive annual influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption is granted. HCP include VA staff and contractors with exposure to VA patients. Information about ICTAP/CTAP eligibility is on OPM’s Career Transition Resources. This job opportunity may be used to fill additional vacancies.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides a comprehensive benefits package. Open to learning more about federal benefits. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position and whether full-time or part-time.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications. Note: Applicants should clearly describe their experience; we will not make assumptions.

Required documents

Required Documents

Documents Required:

• Resume

NOTE: Effective 9/29/2025 all submitted applications must contain resumes limited to two pages. Only the first two pages will be considered for qualification purposes.

Documents Accepted:

• Cover Letter
• DD-214/ Statement of Service
• Disability Letter (VA)
• License
• Other
• Performance Appraisal
• Professional Certification
• Resume
• SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action

Please review the above lists to ensure you have included all necessary documents. Not every applicant will require the same documents. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that their package includes all necessary documents (e.g., SF-50, transcript, ICTAP/CTAP documentation).

Veterans’ Preference: Since Direct-Hire Authority is used, traditional Veterans’ Preference rules do not apply; qualified veterans will be given full consideration.

Applications are accepted online. Applying online allows you to review and track status.

How to apply

All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply, complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the required documents by 11:59 PM (EST) on 10/14/2025. Preview the questionnaire at the provided link.

1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in. Upload your resume and supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.

NOTE: Ensure your responses and documents are submitted prior to the closing date. You can check status in USAJOBS.

Agency contact information

Michael Schultz

Phone: 804-274-9694

Email: Michael.Schultz@va.gov

Address: Hampton VA Medical Center, 100 Emancipation Drive, Hampton, VA 23667, US

Next steps

After the vacancy closes, applicants are evaluated for qualification and eligibility. Referral certificates are issued and applicants are notified by email.

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is fair and transparent. Guidance includes criminal history inquiries, EEO, financial suitability, probationary period, privacy act, reasonable accommodation, Selective Service, and other policies.