- Position Title
- Electrician
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CAZM-12732981-25-SG Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, May 5, 2025 to Wednesday, May 21, 2025
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of Veterans Affairs? If yes, confirm:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
Preferences
1.
Which of the following items describes your current or recent (within the last five years) political appointee service?
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
Your resume must be submitted in English and include the following information for each job listed:
- Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible)
- Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
- Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held
- Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail.
In order to receive appropriate consideration, you should submit proper documentation if you are claiming eligibility for Veterans' Preference, which includes a copy of your DD-214 (member copy 4 or earlier version that shows character of service). Applicant's claiming 10-Point preference should also submit an SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference along with the required documentation listed on the form (such as verification of service-connected disability percentage).
By submitting your application, you are certifying, to the best of your knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by you with your application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that you have truthfully and accurately represented your work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). The information you provide as part of your application may be investigated. You are also certifying, and acknowledging, that misrepresenting your experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in, or with your application, may affect your eligibility for appointment and/or continued employment. False or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).
2.
I authorize my application information being shared with hiring managers for similar positions. I understand this option may not result in further consideration for additional positions nor will it impact my application for this announcement.
3.
Are you willing to accept the working conditions as indicated in the announcement?
4.
Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment physical?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a position within the Department of Veterans Affairs Health Administration. Select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your current level of experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience is subject to verification by investigation. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience as proof to support your answers, or you may be required to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed ability to perform a task.
1.
From the description below, select the appropriate response based on your level of experience and/or training that you fully possess and that demonstrates your ability to perform Electrician duties.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Performs as a competent, skilled journeyman, using initiative in making reliable tests, measurements, adjustments, selection of tools and materials, planning and laying out their work.
3.
Completes installation, modifications, and repairs and loads and tests systems, circuits, equipment, and controls with little or no supervision during the progress of work.
4.
Installs, modifies, repairs, troubleshoots, loads, and tests new and existing electrical lines, circuits, and complete systems as well as parts of these systems, fixtures, controls, and equipment. This includes 12,470-volt underground primary electrical distribution system as well as secondary distribution lines and circuits used to supply a wide range of voltage, amperage, phase, and frequency requirements, distribution panels, switchgear, power and control circuits, fire alarm and signal systems, etc.
5.
Determines, arranges, places, and routes distribution panels, boxes, circuits, fittings, connections, and controls. Determines and installs wiring, conduit, fixtures, transformers, and other electrical devices in the size, type, and arrangement needed for proper and safe operation of electrical systems, circuits, and equipment. Determines the size, type, and gauge of wiring, conduit, couplings, fittings, relays, controls, and distribution panels needed for safe and proper operation of systems, circuits, and equipment and for compliance with the National Electrical Code.
6.
Plans and lays out the routing, placement, type, size, gauge, balance, loads, continuity, and proper and safe operation of electrical lines, circuits, systems, equipment, and controls such as load centers, electrical and electronic regulating and control devices employing relays, coil, solenoids, agastats, starters, safety devices, and sequenced combinations.
7.
Determines, arranges, places, and reroutes distribution panels, boxes, circuits, fittings, connections, and controls. Determines and installs wiring, conduit, fixtures, transformers, and other electrical devices in the size, type, and arrangement needed for proper and safe operation of electrical systems, circuits, and equipment. Determines the size, type, and gauge of wiring, conduit, couplings, fittings, relays, controls, and distribution panels needed for safe and proper operation of systems, circuits, and equipment and for compliance with the National Electrical Code.
8.
Utilizes hand tools and a wide variety of test equipment such as wire cutters and strippers, drills, soldering irons, screwdrivers, test meters, test lamps, motor and phase rotation tester, ground continuity tester, voltmeters, amp meters, ohmmeters, and similar items used in performing work.
9.
Testing new and existing secondary distribution lines and circuits used to supply a wide range of voltage, amperage, phase and frequency requirements, distribution panels, switchgear, power and control circuits (including emergency power systems), and high intensity lighting systems.
10.
Has knowledge of the makeup, operation, and installation of a variety of electrical systems, circuits, equipment, and controls
11.
Has ability to plan, lay out, and complete the installation, modification, and repair of various systems, circuits, equipment, and controls such as the routing, placement, balance, load, continuity, and proper and safe operation of circuits and controls to industrial machinery and wiring systems in buildings and outdoor lighting systems.
12.
Exercises sound stewardship practices that are protective of the air, water, land, and other natural and cultural resources, including proper storage, handling, and disposal or recycling of chemicals and wastes associated with the electrical trade.
13.
Incorporates practices necessary to comply with mandated energy efficiency and greening requirements.
14.
Installs, modifies, repairs, loads, and tests systems, circuits, boxes, circuits, fittings, connections, and controls.
15.
Tests new and existing secondary distribution lines and circuits used to supply a wide range of voltage, amperage, phase and frequency requirements, distribution panels, switchgear, power and control circuits (including emergency power systems), and high intensity lighting systems.
16.
Has knowledge of the makeup, operation, and installation of a variety of electrical systems, circuits, equipment, and controls.
17.
Plans, lays out, and completes the installation, modification, and repair of various systems, circuits, equipment, and controls such as the routing, placement, balance, load, continuity, and proper and safe operation of circuits and controls to industrial machinery and wiring systems in buildings and outdoor lighting systems.
18.
Interprets and applies National Electrical Code and local codes to work practices.
19.
Works from building plans, blueprints, wire diagrams, engineering drawings, and electrical maintenance and repair manuals to plan and lay out the routing, placement, type, size, gauge, balance, loads, continuity, and proper and safe operation of electrical lines, circuits, systems, equipment, and controls.
20.
Interprets and applies building plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and engineering drawings, and uses formulas basic to the trade to calculate such things as voltage and resistance.
21.
Utilizes the hand tools of the trade and a wide variety of test equipment such as wire cutters and strippers, drills, soldering irons, screwdrivers, test meters, test lamps, motor and phase rotation tester, ground continuity tester, voltmeters, amp meters, ohmmeters, and similar items used in performing work.
22.
Utilizes various gauges, sizes, and types of wire, conduit, couplings, fittings, relays, boxes, circuit breakers, and other electrical devices, and the ability to arrange and install them in ways that ensure proper and safe operation of systems, circuits, and equipment.
23.
Performs as a competent, skilled journeyman, using initiative in making reliable tests, measurements, adjustments, selection of tools and materials, planning and laying out his work.
24.
Makes repairs and installations while on ladders or scaffolds and platforms and where the parts of the systems are in hard to reach places.
25.
Frequently lifts, carries, and sets up tools, equipment, and parts that weigh up to 40 pounds and occasionally over 40 pounds.
26.
Wears a respirator when required.
27.
Traces and locates defects and tests new and existing electrical lines, circuits, systems, fixtures, controls, and equipment.
28.
Troubleshoots, loads, and tests new and existing electrical lines, circuits, and complete systems as well as parts of these systems, fixtures, controls, and equipment. This includes 12,470-volt underground primary electrical distribution system as well as secondary distribution lines and circuits used to supply a wide range of voltage, amperage, phase, and frequency requirements, distribution panels, switchgear, power and control circuits, fire alarm and signal systems, etc.
***Application Package Notification & Important Information***
We appreciate your interest in available positions within the VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network. It is our goal to forward every eligible and qualified candidate for consideration.
Due to the nature of our systems, it is imperative that your application package be accurate and complete. Therefore, prior to finalizing your application package and submitting for consideration:
Please Note: Until the closing date of the announcement, you can update or edit your package. However, once your application package is submitted and the announcement period closes, we are unable to add documentation or alter your responses. By submitting your package for consideration, you are attesting that your application package is complete and accurate.
Some helpful tips:
*Resume - Your resume must include the following information for each job listed:
*Veteran's Preference - In order to receive appropriate preference consideration, you must submit proper documentation if you are claiming eligibility for Veteran's preference, which includes a copy of your DD-214 (Member Copy 4 or earlier version that shows character of service). Applicant's claiming 10-point preference should also submit an SF-15, Application for 10-point Veteran's Preference along with the required documentation listed on the SF-15 form (such as verification of service-connected disability percentage).
*Current or former VA or Federal Employees - You must submit a copy of a current and/or highest grade held SF-50 - Notification of Personnel Action (not an award SF50)
*Proof of current certification, licensure, or registration (if applicable).
https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/transcripts/
https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/account/documents/resume/build/
https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/
We appreciate your interest in available positions within the VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network. It is our goal to forward every eligible and qualified candidate for consideration.
Due to the nature of our systems, it is imperative that your application package be accurate and complete. Therefore, prior to finalizing your application package and submitting for consideration:
- Ensure all documents are appropriately selected, are legible, and have uploaded successfully (we recommend viewing them a second time to ensure no errors have occurred in the process). Missing documents may cause your application package to be ineligible for consideration.
- Ensure that all responses to the assessment questions are accurate and correctly reflect your current situation. Question responses are used in determining if you meet specific eligibility and qualification requirements.
Please Note: Until the closing date of the announcement, you can update or edit your package. However, once your application package is submitted and the announcement period closes, we are unable to add documentation or alter your responses. By submitting your package for consideration, you are attesting that your application package is complete and accurate.
Some helpful tips:
*Resume - Your resume must include the following information for each job listed:
- Job title
- Grade Level (for federal positions)
- Duties (be as detailed as possible and ensure they demonstrate how you meet the specialized experience and/or Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for the position)
- Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2019 to April 2020)
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
*Veteran's Preference - In order to receive appropriate preference consideration, you must submit proper documentation if you are claiming eligibility for Veteran's preference, which includes a copy of your DD-214 (Member Copy 4 or earlier version that shows character of service). Applicant's claiming 10-point preference should also submit an SF-15, Application for 10-point Veteran's Preference along with the required documentation listed on the SF-15 form (such as verification of service-connected disability percentage).
*Current or former VA or Federal Employees - You must submit a copy of a current and/or highest grade held SF-50 - Notification of Personnel Action (not an award SF50)
*Proof of current certification, licensure, or registration (if applicable).
https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/transcripts/
https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/account/documents/resume/build/
https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/