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Position Title
Electrician
Agency
Veterans Health Administration
Announcement Number
CBSS-12764448-25-AES Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 to Tuesday, July 29, 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)
Assessment 1
INSTRUCTIONS: Thank you for your interest in the Electrician position with the St. Louis VA Health Care System. 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 questions, remember that your experience and education are subject to verification by investigation. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience and/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. Please make sure your resume reflects your experience. FAILURE TO RESPOND TO ANY OF THESE QUESTIONS MAY RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
1. I have the ability to do the work of a WG-10 Electrician without more than normal supervision. (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. Ability to work independently from blueprints, building plans, wiring diagrams and manuals. (limit characters)
3. Ability to make in field decisions to correct or prevent problems which would result in system faults or unscheduled power failures. (limit characters)
4. Ability to provide the customer with consistent information according to established policies and procedures, handling conflict and problems in dealing with the customer, constructively and appropriately. (limit characters)
Your experience that demonstrates your KNOWLEDGE OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
5. Installs, modifies, repairs, maintains, loads and tests new and installed distribution and building service equipment for a variety of existing electrical systems.
 (limit characters)
6. Inspects, locates, and diagnoses electrical trouble to perform maintenance service and repairs to electrical wiring systems and other equipment.
 (limit characters)
7. Performs preventative maintenance on all types of electrical equipment and systems following manufacturers and/or VA recommendations.
 (limit characters)
Your experience that demonstrates your knowledge of THEORY AND INSTRUMENTS. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
8. Fabricates and installs conduit, prepares conductors for installation, connects component parts or component circuits, tests circuits, and connects completed circuitry to power source for energization.
 (limit characters)
9. Plans, lays out, and completes the installation, modification and repair of signal systems, systems, relays, new outlets, new lighting, automatic timers, and new shop equipment.
 (limit characters)
10. Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations, governing codes, engineering principles and trade practices.
 (limit characters)
Your experience that demonstrates your knowledge of TECHNICAL PRACTICES. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
11. Remodels, restores, and/or overhauls existing electrical installations and equipment.
 (limit characters)
12. Expert knowledge of construction, operations, and maintenance as they pertain to electrical systems of a complex and aging medical center.
 (limit characters)
13. Knowledge of various gauges, sizes, and types of wire, wire mold, conduit, fittings, boxes, circuit breakers and other electrical devices.
 (limit characters)
Your experience that demonstrates your knowledge of ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
14. Knowledge to change and modify electrical drawings, plans and schematics as needed, and to work with engineers to update blueprints.
 (limit characters)
15. Ability to understand technical manuals, information bulletins, handbooks, and manufacturer's literature.
 (limit characters)
16. Knowledge and skill needed to read and interpret blueprints, building plans, schematics, and shop drawings.
 (limit characters)
Your experience that demonstrates your ability to USE AND MAINTAIN HAND TOOLS (ELECTRICAL WORK). (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
17. Maintains an inventory and accountability of electrical material, equipment and tools needed to perform assignments.
 (limit characters)
18. Cleans, lubricates, adjusts, changes component parts, writes necessary work orders and makes minor repairs as needed.
 (limit characters)
19. Skill to use hand tools, power tools such as pipe bending and threading tools, soldering, drills, cutting and shop equipment.
 (limit characters)
Your experience that demonstrates your ability in TROUBLESHOOTING (ELECTRICAL). (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
20. Knowledge and skills necessary to operate a wide variety of test and diagnostic meters, recorders, and equipment used in the electrical trade.
 (limit characters)
21. Ability to trace and locate problems and complete repairs and installation.
 (limit characters)
22. Knowledge necessary to perform routine and non-routine maintenance and inspections of all electrical equipment.
 (limit characters)
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