- Position Title
- High Voltage Electrician
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CARZ-12744107-25-EKO Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, June 5, 2025 to Thursday, June 26, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
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.
3.
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.
4.
Are you an active duty service member expected to be discharged or released under honorable conditions within the next 120 days who will be eligible for Veterans' preference? You may eligible to apply through the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act based on tentative preference.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a "certification" on appropriate letterhead from your branch of service that certifies you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed. Note: If selected, prior to appointment you will be required to provide your DD-214 and/or other supporting documentation to verify that you are eligible for Veterans' preference.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a "certification" on appropriate letterhead from your branch of service that certifies you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed. Note: If selected, prior to appointment you will be required to provide your DD-214 and/or other supporting documentation to verify that you are eligible for Veterans' preference.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
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).
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a High Voltage Electrician with the Federal government. Select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your current level of education and/or experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience and education are subject to verification by investigation. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience or education 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.
Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element. The following question pertain to your ability to do the work of the position (i.e,. High Voltage Electrician) without more than normal supervision.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
SCREEN-OUT: Do you possess the ability to do the work of the position (i.e., High Voltage Electrician) without more than normal supervision based on your training/experience? This position is responsible for performing a variety of duties as an electrician including high voltage which is determined by the National Electric Code Book as 600V and above. In making your response, consider that your past and/or current training/experience must have provided the knowledge, skill, and ability to apply knowledge of commonly used high voltage electric power- generating and distribution equipment such as generators, transformers, switches, circuit breakers, recording instruments, and control systems; and read and understand circuit diagrams of interconnects such as the generators, buses, switches, and circuit breakers in a power-generating facility or the feeders, substations, transformers, and interconnections of a distribution system to diagnose problems in the electrical system. (This experience must be supported by your resume to be creditable.)
For each task in the following groups, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training.
The following statements pertain to Knowledge of Electrical Equipment.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Assists in Plant operations to include interpreting guidelines such as operating criteria of equipment, schematics, and wiring diagrams and determining load priority for various systems and equipment.
3.
Maintains all daily logs and records for the power plant, the daily, weekly, and monthly inspection on equipment, monthly generator and Automatic Transfers Switch Testing, Utility failure reports, and the records sampling.
4.
Constructs and installs rigid IMC and EMC conduits and pulls in conductors, assemble bus bars, and phase out and connect conductors.
The following statements pertain to Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic).
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
5.
Services hoes, substations, transformers, insulators, solar power equipment, lightning arresters, switches, fuses, along with associated controls and equipment.
6.
Generates and completes work orders and repairs for vac system at each substation and the power plant, taking samples, testing, and maintaining diesel fuel.
7.
Completes daily, weekly, and monthly inspection on engines, generators, air systems, fuel systems, load bank, and other associated equipment including PM.
The following statements pertain to Ability to Use and Maintain Hand Tools (Electrical Work).
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
8.
Installs, modifies, tests, repairs, troubleshoots, and maintains generators, generator controls, cathodic protection, transformers, converters, regulators, cables, and other circuit elements found through computers.
9.
Troubleshoots distribution circuits, generating and controlling equipment to locate and correct the causes of outages.
10.
Troubleshoots cable systems to locate shorts, opens, grounds, crosses. Locate and mark electrical underground utilities prior to excavation,
The following statements pertain to Trouble shooting (electrical) - Trouble shooting (electrical).
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
11.
Installs, modifies, connects, inspects, troubleshoots, and repairs electrical distribution lines serving the scores of buildings on the hospital's campus.
12.
Checks inventory of shop supplies and materials to ensure that proper quantity is on hand at all times; and orders needed equipment, parts, and supplies to complete repairs.
13.
Maintains street and building lighting systems and associated computerized controls.
The following statements pertain to Theory and Instruments (Electrical, Electronic) Used in Shop and Trade Practices
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
14.
Works with outside contractors to include infrared testing vac equipment, checking work based on contract specifications.
15.
Anticipates unscheduled load changes and detect early evidence of equipment malfunction in order to maintain continuous service to hospital.
16.
Provides first response for maintenance issues regarding complex electronic controls, elevator systems, automatic doors, etc.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE DOCUMENTATION REMINDER - In order to receive appropriate preference consideration, you should 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).
RESUME REMINDER- Your resume must 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) 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.