Summary The position is organizationally located in the Veteran Health Indiana, Richard L. Roudebush Veterans Affairs Medical Center's, Facilities Management/Engineering Service, Electric Shop, under the direct supervision of the Electrician Supervisor. Responsibilities Major Duties: The Electrician is a key position in maintaining safe and uninterrupted power and electrical operations of the facility, which is very complex, potentially dangerous and critically needed resources of the Medical Center. The Electrician works under the general supervision of the Electric Shop Supervisor, using work orders, verbal instructions, blueprints, wiring diagrams, repair manuals, etc. Works in a variety of controlled environments such as research and development laboratories where the electrician will fabricate, install, modify, and troubleshoot specialized electrical control or monitoring systems and equipment designed to meet unique conditions associated with research and development projects. Incumbent is responsible for inspection, testing, and maintaining accurate records of various electrical systems on the medical center campus to include, but not limited to campus wide generator system, individual generators, lighting, automatic transfer switches, emergency exit lighting, fuel pump systems, isolation monitors, uninterruptable power system (UPS), underground storage tank, lightning protection, emergency power systems, load bank testing, circuits, breakers, panels, controls, elevators, and equipment. Ensures work is being documented; work orders are completed in a proper, satisfactory, and timely manner. Incumbent shall inspect, locate and diagnose trouble and perform maintenance service and repairs to electrical wiring systems, circuit breaker panels, automatic and manual fire alarm systems, automatic door systems, nurse call systems, emergency alarm systems, lighting systems, clocks, thermostats, heating equipment, light fixtures, LED lighting systems and controls, UPS, motors and motor control systems, fans, shop equipment, and electrically powered equipment. Performs all duties as assigned. Work Schedule: M-F (8am - 4:30pm) Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Pre-employment physical required Subject to background/security investigation 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 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 PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK CONDITIONS: This position requires incumbent to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. The Electrician frequently lifts, carries, and sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 30 pounds. Occasionally, they lift or move with assistance moderately heavy objects weighing more than 50 pounds. Work is performed inside buildings for most of the time, but works outside occasionally, exposed to the weather elements. The work is dirty, dusty and greasy. Incumbent is exposed to shop noise and there is possibility of broken bones, electrical shock, burns, cuts and bruises. Incumbent is subject to the ever-present hazards of cuts, bruises, falls burns, and electrical shock. At times the incumbent may be exposed to asbestos, fiberglass and other related substances, bad weather, sometimes in work areas that are noisy, dirty or greasy. May also work from cranes or scaffolding at heights of 30 or more feet. Incumbent is required to wear a hard hat, safety shoes and glasses in designated areas. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualifications. For this position, the job element method is used to match what you, the applicant, can do against what the work calls for. Your knowledge, skills and abilities will be compared to the knowledge, skills and abilities (called job elements) needed for success. Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element (WG-2 and higher only; screen-outs are not applicable to WG-1). Applicants who appear to meet the screen out element are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated from consideration. The potential eligibles are rated against the remainder of the job elements. While a specific length of training and experience is not required, your responses to the questionnaire must be supported by detailed descriptions of your experience on your resume. This position includes a Selective Placement Factor (skill, knowledge, ability or other worker characteristic basic to - and essential for - satisfactory performance of the job). Selective Placement Factors are a prerequisite to appointment and represent minimum requirements for a position. Applicants who do not meet it are ineligible for further consideration. The Selective Placement Factor for this position is: possess a valid and current State Driver's License. NOTE: A clean driving record report from the DMV and a copy of driver's license will be required during the online onboarding process. (Do NOT include a copy of your license with your application package). You will be rated on the following Job Elements as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading) Meet deadlines Shop Practices Troubleshooting (Electrical) Without more than normal supervision IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. 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. 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; religious; 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. Education Additional Information Note: Per "Executive Order 14251: Exclusions from Federal Labor-Management Relations Programs", this position is no longer eligible for bargaining unit participation. 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. 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.
