Electrician

Electrician Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administrion Veterans Health Administrion Wilkes-Barre Facilities Service Line Summary The position is loced in the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center's Facilities Management Service under the supervision of the Maintenance & Operions Supervisor. The Electrician is responsible for the maintenance, operion, and the repair of the electrical/power systems of the entire facility. Overview Accepting applicions Open & closing des 07/09/2025 to 07/29/2025 Salary $26.95 - $31.49 per hour Pay scale & grade WG 10 Locion 1 vacancy in the following locion: Wilkes Barre, PA 1 vacancy Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Not required Relocion expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive Promotion potential None Job family (Series) Supervisory stus No Security clearance Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Trust determinion process Financial disclosure Bargaining unit stus Announcement number CBSZ-12759898-25-RLW Control number 840300100 This job is open to The public U.S. Citizens, Nionals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Clarificion from the agency ALL US CITIZENS

DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupion. Videos Duties Major Duties and Responsibilities include; but are not limited to the following: Electrical System Maintenance and Repair: The incumbent works as a journeyman level electrician to maintain, repair, troubleshoot, and perform preventive maintenance on electrical systems from 120 volt to 480 volt 3 phase to include, but not limited to building wiring, electrical panels, breakers, fuses, building lighting systems, campus lighting systems, emergency power systems, electric pumps/ motors, elevors, generors, alarm/ control systems, electric doors, transfer switches, transformers and any other electrical work normally performed by a Journeyman level Electrician. The work involves installing, modifying, repairing, troubleshooting, loading, and testing new and existing electrical lines, circuits, systems, fixtures, controls and equipment. Included are secondary distribution lines, panels, switch gear, power and control circuits, da cabling, electrical warning, detection, emergency generors, electrical transfer switches, and a medium voltage primary distribution system. Electrical Construction and Renovions: The incumbent runs conduit, pulls wires, installs electrical signs/ lighting, installs outlets and switches, and connects electrical power to new equipment. He/she plans, lays out, the needed placement, arrangement, and routing of systems, circuits, controls, and equipment. He/she works from building plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, and electrical maintenance and repair manuals determines size, type, gauge of wiring, conduit, fittings, relays, control and distribution panels needed for the safe operion of systems, circuits, and equipment. Testing and Documention: The incumbent is responsible for inspection, testing, and maintaining accure records of various electrical systems on the medical center campus to include, but not limited to campus wide generor system, individual generors, lighting, automic transfer switches, emergency exit lighting, fuel pump systems, emergency power systems, load bank testing, circuits, breakers, panels, controls, elevors, and equipment. Performs duties such as, monitoring service contracts, inspections and to ensure documention on same as required by The Joint Commission (TJC) and ANSI. The incumbent must be thoroughly versed in the Nional and Local Electrical codes and has knowledge of all safety regulions pertaining to the described duties. The incumbent performs other reled duties as assigned by supervisor. Working Conditions: The incumbent's work is performed mostly inside, occasionally outside and is usually dusty and di1ty. The incumbent is sometimes required to make installions and repairs in hard-to-reach areas. The incumbent is frequently exposed to possible cuts and bruises and occasionally is exposed to electrical shock and bums. Proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is provided for use by staff to minimize any potential injury in accordance with industry standards. Work may be assigned other locions under the jurisdiction of the Wilkes-Barre Medical Center which requires the incumbent to travel to and from the site in a Government Owned Vehicle (GOV); i.e., the Community Based Outpient Clinics and Scranton Vet Center. Therefore, the incumbent is required to complete and maintain all necessary training associed with the use of a GOV. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 4:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Electrician/PD01811A Physical Requirements : The incumbent must make installions and repairs from ladders, scaffolds, and plforms and where the parts of the system are in hard-to-reach places. The incumbent is required to stand, stoop, reach, bend, kneel, climb, and work in confined spaces in uncomfortable positions. The incumbent frequently lifts, carries, and sets up tools and equipment th weigh up to 50 pounds. Occasionally the incumbent will lift and carry items weighing over 50 pounds. Incumbent must possess valid ste driver's license. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job Subject to a background/suitability investigion Designed and/or random drug testing may be required May serve a probionary period Selective Service Registrion is required for males born after 12/31/1959 A complete applicion package; Resume, Transcripts, etc. Selected applicants required to complete an online onboarding process Qualificions To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing de 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 demonstres 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 red in accordance with the . SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualificions will first be evalued against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess least the minimal acceptable qualificion requirement are considered for further ring; those who do not are red ineligible and are elimined. The potential eligibles are then red against the remainder of the Job Elements: Electrical Equipment Technical Practices Without more than normal supervision Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through Nional Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizions (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 th transles 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 credited on the basis of time actually spent in approprie activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indice clearly the nure of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Educion This job does not have an educion qualificion requirement. Additional informion Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentive job offer. For more informion about the Act and the complaint process, . Participion in the seasonal influenza program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement th all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccinion or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccinion has been granted. HCP in violion 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 locions or who come into contact with VA pients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locions include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associed clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrive, remote and onsite, paid and without compension, 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 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 pients 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 candides for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience th exceeds the minimum qualificions of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Informion about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found . Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacion) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave a re (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-reled non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the re which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment de 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 alterne method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits th are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window . Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more informion on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evalued You evalued for this job based on how well you meet the qualificions above. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Applicants referred in the order in which they were received. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits th are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window . Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more informion on the specific benefits offered. Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies. Documents Accepted: DD-214/ Stement of Service Disability Letter (VA) License Professional Certificion Resume Documents Required: Resume Please review the above list(s) to ensure you have included all necessary documents required for your applicion.Not every applicant will require the same documents, therefore it is the applicants responsibility to ensure th their applicion package includes all necessary documents to determine qualificions and eligibility for appointment, such as a copy of your SF-50, transcript, ICTAP/CTAP documention (for displaced Federal employees). You will not be contacted for additional informion. Applicants deemed ineligible if supporting documention is not submitted. Veterans' Preference: Since the Direct-Hire Recruitment Authority is being used, traditional Veterans' Preference rules do not apply. Qualified veterans will, however, be given full considerion for this position. Applicions are accepted online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the stus of your applicion. How to Apply All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the occupional questionnaire and submit the documention specified in the Required Documents section. The complete applicion package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 07/29/2025 to receive considerion. To preview the questionnaire click . 1. To begin, click Apply Online to cree a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupional questionnaire. 2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your applicion package. NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and approprie documention is submitted prior to the closing de. You may check the stus of your applicion any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applicions. Informion regarding your applicion stus can be found in the . To return to an incomplete applicion , log into your USAJOBS account and click Upde Applicion in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your applicion incomplete. Agency contact informion Rhonda Williams Address Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center 1111 East End Boulevard Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 US Next steps After the vacancy announcement closes, applicants are evalued to ensure qualificion and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certifice(s) is issued and applicants notified of their stus by email. Fair and Transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. Required Documents Documents Accepted: DD-214/ Stement of Service Disability Letter (VA) License Professional Certificion Resume Documents Required: Resume Please review the above list(s) to ensure you have included all necessary documents required for your applicion.Not every applicant will require the same documents, therefore it is the applicants responsibility to ensure th their applicion package includes all necessary documents to determine qualificions and eligibility for appointment, such as a copy of your SF-50, transcript, ICTAP/CTAP documention (for displaced Federal employees). You will not be contacted for additional informion. Applicants deemed ineligible if supporting documention is not submitted. Veterans' Preference: Since the Direct-Hire Recruitment Authority is being used, traditional Veterans' Preference rules do not apply. Qualified veterans will, however, be given full considerion for this position. Applicions are accepted online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the stus of your applicion. How to Apply All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the occupional questionnaire and submit the documention specified in the Required Documents section. The complete applicion package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 07/29/2025 to receive considerion. To preview the questionnaire click . 1. To begin, click Apply Online to cree a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupional questionnaire. 2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your applicion package. NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and approprie documention is submitted prior to the closing de. You may check the stus of your applicion any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applicions. Informion regarding your applicion stus can be found in the . To return to an incomplete applicion , log into your USAJOBS account and click Upde Applicion in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your applicion incomplete. Agency contact informion Rhonda Williams Address Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center 1111 East End Boulevard Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 US Next steps After the vacancy announcement closes, applicants are evalued to ensure qualificion and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certifice(s) is issued and applicants notified of their stus by email. Fair & Transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. Overview Accepting applicions Open & closing des 07/09/2025 to 07/29/2025 Salary $26.95 - $31.49 per hour Pay scale & grade WG 10 Locion 1 vacancy in the following locion: Wilkes Barre, PA 1 vacancy Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Not required Relocion expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive Promotion potential None Job family (Series) Supervisory stus No Security clearance Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Trust determinion process Financial disclosure Bargaining unit stus Announcement number CBSZ-12759898-25-RLW Control number 840300100 .,

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