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Position Title
Electrician
Agency
Veterans Health Administration
Announcement Number
CBTG-12734566-25-PS Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, May 19, 2025 to Tuesday, May 27, 2025
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
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. (limit characters)
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.
Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications. Do not include a photograph or video of yourself, or any sensitive information (age, date of birth, marital status, protected health information, religious affiliation, social security number, etc.) on your resume or cover letter. We will not access web pages or encrypted, and digitally signed documents linked on your resume or cover letter to determine your qualifications. (limit characters)
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). (limit characters)
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. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
1. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - From the descriptions below, choose the one letter beside the statement that best describes the highest level of experience that you possess and that demonstrates your ability to 'Ability to Do the Work of an Electrician without More Than Normal Supervision' (Screen-Out Element). This is a screen-out element. Failure to meet a minimum level will result in an ineligible rating. Select only ONE letter. (Your experience must be detailed in your resume to receive full credit.) (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Incumbent applies a thorough knowledge of operating electronic principles such as microminiaturized digital and solid state integrated circuits, transistors, diodes, tube circuits, antennas, signal transmission, oscillation, and amplification. (limit characters)
3. Knows how to evaluate and perform functional tests on items to determine the extent of repair required, make repairs, and replace defective components and parts. (limit characters)
4. Knows the operation and installation of a variety of complete electrical systems and equipment, such as series, parallel, and compound circuits for single and multiple phase alternating current of varying voltage, amperage, and frequency; wiring systems in industrial complexes and in buildings; and power or regulating and control circuits and distribution panels to industrial machinery, healthcare equipment, computers or laboratory and other electrical equipment. (limit characters)
5. Working from manufacturers' specifications, schematics, block diagrams, and technical order, determines the operation of the circuits, locates the points from which to take readings, analyzes the schematic layout and makes preliminary visual inspections and operational tests to determine components causing malfunctions or invalid readings. (limit characters)
6. He/ she makes the required repairs by replacing damaged, missing, burnt, or faulty items such as printed circuit cards; and transistors, diodes, resistors, etc., using the latest techniques in microsoldering. Sets up and operates computer controlled automatic test equipment (ATE) to test and troubleshoot various components and assemblies of electronic equipment such as radio receivers and transmitters; modulators; electronic analog and digital computer components; modules which contain integrated circuits; and printed circuit boards and assemblies. (limit characters)
7. Evaluates fault reports to determine if an item should be returned to repair section or if repair of adjustment can be made so testing can continue. He/she retests all items after repairs are completed to ensure that they can pass the diagnostic without error. (limit characters)
8. Plans, measures, and lays out materials by interpreting complex or incomplete instructions, sketches, blueprints, and building codes. (limit characters)
9. Skilled in interpreting and applying a variety of technical information such as technical orders, manufacturers' handbooks and repair manuals, schematics, block diagrams, mathematical expressions, and similar documents while testing and repairing functionally independent electronic equipment. (limit characters)
10. Skilled in the use of hand tools, power tools, such as cable pullers, hydraulic benders, and pipe threading machines. (limit characters)
11. Installs, modifies, repairs, maintains, troubleshoots, tests, and loads new and existing electrical lines, circuits, systems, and associated fixtures, controls, and
equipment. (limit characters)
12. Determines and places distribution panels, boxes, fittings, and connections and installs wiring, couplings, conduit, relays, fixtures, transformers and other electrical devices including electrical service entrances. (limit characters)
13. Plans and lays out work, traces hard-to-locate defects or problems, and completes repairs and installations with little or no advice. (limit characters)
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