SummaryThis position is in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN 10) Battle Creek VA Medical Center. The incumbent to the position works within the Electrical Shop of Facilities Management Service and works under the direct supervision of the Electric Shop Supervisor.
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Duties of the position may include but are not limited to
- Primary duties for electricians at this grade will be working with new and existing electrical equipment, various electrical systems, and associated fixtures, electrical circuits, electrical conductors/feeders, various electrical controls.
- Specific tasks related to the primary duties of the electrician defined above are testing and troubleshooting, installation, modification, making repairs to, and electrical loading.
- Other tasks will be working with new and existing secondary distribution systems, to include feeders, switchgears, switches, and downstream distribution panels, branch circuits, electric drives, control circuits, power circuits, various sensors, and industrial multiphase systems.
- Primary duties will also include work that requires incumbent to read and interpret information from building plans, engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, one-lines, blueprints, and manufacturers literature such as maintenance, repair, and/or installation manuals, equipment drawings and cutsheets.
- . Incumbent must have a comprehensive knowledge of electrical codes per latest edition of the NFPA70. Able to interbit and understand NFPA 99, 100, 101, 110 & 780.
- Completes performance verification of elevators by running equipment & ensuring proper operation, assists the fire department in the case of an entrapment.
- Confirms issue to support proper repair by contractor as elevator repairs are under a service contract.
- If/when an elevator has shutdown complete a cycle reset and get unit back in service or call for vendor. Incumbent must have basic understanding of elevator functionality.
- At a minimum the incumbent at this grade level shall possess the skills and knowledge to complete any, an all, tasks at the level of a journeyman electrician, such as how various electrical systems, circuits, equipment, and controls are installed, operate, and work together to support industrial operations.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Position Description Title/PD#: Electrician/PD06413A
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
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Conditions of employment- You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
- If selected you will be required to submit documentation from the Department of Motor Vehicles showing a clean driving record.
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
- Subject to background/security investigation
- Pre-employment physical required
- 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)
As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial 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 or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
QualificationsTo qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 02/13/2026.
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
- Technical Practices (Electrical Electronic)
- Troubleshooting (Electrical)
- Use and Maintain Hand Tools (Electrical Work)
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.
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Work assignments require moderate to heavy physical effort. Must work from ladders in high places, in manholes, and is on feet most of the time. Must be able to work in and operate various forms of personnel lift equipment such as scissor lifts and articulating boom lifts. Is subject to hazardous conditions of the electrical trade, such as electrical shock or burns.
EducationThis job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional informationReceiving 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. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. 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.
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.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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