Electrician

Summary The position is that of an Electrician - WG-280510, in the Facility Maintenance Service (FMS) at the VAMC White River Junction, VT. Incumbent will work in White River at satellite (CBOC, etc) campuses. Incumbent will be primarily responsible for Electrical work , but may have a other varied work as assigned depending on the needs of the hospital system. Learn more about this agency Duties The WG-10 electrician is responsible for planning and laying out the routing, placement, and arrangement of industrial or similarly complex systems, circuits, controls, and equipment. Major duties of this position include but are not limited to: Incumbent is responsible for maintaining, repairing, altering, improving electrical services. Incumbent is also responsible for installing new equipment and circuits as required to ensure proper operating condition of the entire primary and secondary electrical services. Incumbent performs preventative maintenance on all primary and secondary electrical systems on station and in some cases at satellite locations. This includes voltages from low to 4160, all substations, including load centers, transformers, switching, etc. Incumbent is responsible for maintaining the fire alarm and outdoor lighting systems, emergency and non-emergency backup power systems. Incumbent will regularly participate in generator runs, scheduled and unscheduled power outages. Incumbent works from blue prints, diagrams, schematics, sketches, oral instruction and/or experience on all aspects of the job. Incumbent shall be proficient in understanding other building systems throughout the facility. Incumbent will ensure circuits and components are properly labeled. Incumbent will provide feedback to project managers and contracting officers regarding deficiencies and improvements to ongoing and upcoming designs and construction and repair projects. Incumbent will generate statements of work, schedules, bill of materials, sketches, cost estimates, conduct market research, and perform all required administrative documentation for a wide variety of construction and repair projects for contract(s). Incumbent will identify operational risks and performance improvement opportunities associated with shutdowns and other decisions related to the operational and maintenance of the building systems on campus and at satellite locations. Incumbent will work alone, and with others. Incumbent is expected to work within a team of varied trades and professionals with VA personnel and contractors to include, but not limited to, pipefitters, AC mechanics, maintenance mechanics and workers, boiler plant operators and mechanics, carpenters, masons, dry wallers, painters, Computer and Phone technology personnel, secretaries, budget clerks, engineers, interior designers, safety and emergency management specialists, industrial hygienists. Incumbent will provide impeccable service to these customers. Incumbent shall have a thorough knowledge of the National Electrical Code, OSHA and EPA regulation and other government and VA directives, policies, and handbooks. Incumbent shall have a feel for NFPA as it affects electrical work. This knowledge shall be maintained and kept up to date. Incumbent is responsible for inventorying supplies and ordering restock, identifying new and cull items in the inventory, tracking orders with the vendor and within the VA procurement system, maintaining and tracking tools and safety equipment/personal protective equipment (PPE) and identifying those tools and equipment that need replacement for wear, expiration, and end of life cycle anticipating those needs in advance. Incumbent shall help review and generate job hazard analysis, lockout-tagout procedures, PPE, and safety procedures, policies, center memorandums (operational and safety oriented). Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Position Description Title/PD#: Electrician/PD00457A Physical Requirements: Work required of incumbent necessitates standing for long periods of time, being able to use hand and power tools for days on end, bending, crawling, climbing, and working in awkward positions for long periods of time. Incumbent may be required to work in tight, isolated spaces, and spaces not designed for human occupancy. Incumbent will regularly lift and move loads in excess of 40 pounds. 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 Selective Services Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 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, 04/21/2026. 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: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal SupervisionElectric DrawingsElectrical EquipmentTechnical 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. Preferred Experience: Journeyman electrician license preferred or work history demonstrating knowledge and skills of a licensed electrician. 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 This job does not have an education qualification requirement. 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. Expand Hide  additional information 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. 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 that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits 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 information on the specific benefits offered.