Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration is hiring: Electrician in Kerrv

Summary The incumbent will function as a general electrician of Engineering Service, for the South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS) and is located within the Maintenance and Operations Section. The vacancy for this position is located in Kerrville, Texas. Responsibilities Duties may include but are not limited to: Incumbent will be required to determine what level of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required for the task and if any or what type of Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) is required. Works from building plans, blueprints, wiring, diagrams, schematics, drawings and maintenance and repair manuals to plan and layout the routing, placement, size, gauge, balance, load, continuity and safe operation of electrical lines, circuits, systems, equipment and controls. Determines arrangement, placement and routing of distribution panels, boxes, fittings and connections and installs conduit, fittings, wiring, relays, fixtures, transformers, and other electrical devices. Conducts, on a rotating basis, monthly test and transfer of the emergency backup generator systems. Estimates materials, tools, equipment and time needed to accomplish each assignment. Measures, cuts, bends and installs conduit, boxes and wiring, using all tools common to the trade. Installs junction, switch and outlet boxes, including pulling, splicing, and connecting wire, and tests all circuits for continuity and safety, using test instruments common to the trade. Performs the initial troubleshooting on the uninterrupted power systems (UPS), determining if it's an electrical or equipment problem. Performs the scheduled Preventative Maintenance on electrical systems and equipment. Opens and closes work orders, accounting for work hours, materials cost, and work accomplishments. Assists other crafts and trades in diagnosing and repairing electrical problems in the Hospitals systems and equipment. Installing and replacing motors, switches, controls, etc., when the job is beyond other shops capabilities. Installs boxes, fittings and conduit for communications systems, alarms system, etc. May perform other duties as assigned. Incumbent has knowledge of the operation, installation and repair of a variety of complex electrical systems and equipment, such as series, parallel and compound circuits for single and multiple phase current of varying voltage up to 35KV, amperage and frequency, and wiring systems in institutional buildings and power regulating and control circuits and distribution to equipment and machinery. Incumbent has ability to interpret and apply the National Electric Code, local codes, Federal regulations, building plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematics and drawings, and to use trade mathematical formulas to calculate common properties, such as, voltage, voltage drop and current capability in series and parallel circuits, resistance, inductance, capacitance, power factor, current flow. Incumbent has the ability to plan and layout the routing, placement and arrangement of complex systems, circuits, controls & equipment. Incumbent has skill in use of hand tools and power tools common to the trade, such as conduit and pipe benders, hydraulic benders and pipe threading machines and a wide variety of test equipment, such as multi meters, mergers, frequency meters, watt meters, circuit breaker tests, etc. Incumbent has the ability to locate, diagnose and repair trouble occurring in lighting systems, rheostats, thermostats, heating equipment, shop and hospital equipment, using tools and meters common to the trade. Maintenance and repair of Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) and power conditioner circuitry for Imaging, Laboratory, and IRM equipment. This equipment will be maintained to the component level, with repairs being made to circuit board components. Details and job assignments are of a general nature, and are made orally and through work orders. Work is subject to occasional spot checks by the supervisor for adherence to established practices and directives. Attention to detail is required on the job to ensure safe work practices and to reduce the potential for injury due to moving parts and electrical sock. Incumbent must be alert for safety hazards and to safeguard all tools and equipment under his control. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm Position Description Title/PD#: Electrician/PD02357A 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. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Services Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Must be proficient in written and spoken English. 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. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Qualifications 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: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision Knowledge of Electrical Equipment Theory and Instruments (Electrical, Electronic) Used in Shop and Trade Practices Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Ability To Use Electrical Drawings Ability to Use and Maintain Hand Tools (Electrical Work) Trouble shooting (electrical) 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. Education 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. Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities. 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. 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.