Electrician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• A current, valid state-issued driver's license is required.
• Demonstrated training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to perform the work; no specific length of training or experience is required.
• Ability to perform journey-level electrician duties, supported by detailed descriptions of training or experience on the resume.
• U.S. citizenship; non-citizens may be appointed only when qualified citizens cannot be recruited in accordance with VA policy.
• Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
• Applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing-designated position must undergo urinalysis for illegal drug use before appointment.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Selected applicants must complete online onboarding and provide acceptable identification for pre-employment requirements.
• A one-year probationary period is required.
• VA Health Care Personnel must receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain a medical or religious exemption; employees with an exemption must wear a face mask.
• Must meet all requirements by the announcement closing date.

Responsibilities

• Install, modify, repair, maintain, troubleshoot, and test new and existing electrical wires, circuits, systems, fixtures, controls, and equipment.
• Plan and lay out electrical work using building plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, and electrical maintenance and repair manuals.
• Determine routing, placement, type, size, gauge, balance, load, continuity, and safe operation of electrical lines, circuits, systems, equipment, and controls.
• Interpret basic electronic terms and symbols in technical and system diagrams and schematics.
• Apply electrical formulas, tables, charts, and color codes to mount, ground, and install wiring and equipment for electrical and electronic systems.
• Determine placement of distribution panels, boxes, fittings, and connections; install wiring couplings, conduit, relays, fixtures, transformers, and other electrical devices.
• Inspect electrical components, including transformers and circuit breakers.
• Identify electrical problems using testing devices.
• Interpret and apply state and local building regulations based on the National Electrical Code.
• Trace difficult-to-locate defects or problems associated with repairs and installations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employees receive access to a comprehensive benefits package for themselves and their families; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
• VA may grant newly appointed federal employees credit for job-related non-federal experience or active-duty uniformed military service when determining annual leave accrual; approval is required and not guaranteed.