Job Listing: Electrician (Purchase & Hire)

Duty Locations

 2 vacancies - Dallas, TX

This is a temporary, Purchase and Hire position, with the appointment intended to last only for the duration of the project(s) for which hired.  The work schedule is intermittent, meaning the incumbent is paid for actual hours worked, with no leave earned.  Commonly, however, full-time hours are required on a regular basis in order to complete assigned project(s) within the necessary time frame.  There are no benefits (health, life, etc.) associated with this position. 

Key Requirements:

Selectee must provide their tools and personal protective equipment.

Ability to carry tools and materials, climb, stand, lift (up to 20 lbs), sit, bend for long periods of time.

APPLICATION PACKAGE:

This is a checklist for your application package.  APPLICATIONS WITHOUT ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.  A complete application package for this announcement must contain the following documents:

__ Optional Form 306

__ Resume or Optional Form 612

__ Narrative responses to job elements

Veteran’s preference

__ DD214 - Member Copy 4 (INELIGIBLE FOR VET PREFERENCE IF NOT PROVIDED)

__ SF-15 & Supporting Documentation (Only if claiming 10-Point Preference).

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Major Duties

Incumbent maintains an efficient operating condition of electrical equipment throughout the duration of the construction project, such as motors and air conditioning equipment.  Locates, diagnoses and corrects troubles of electrical natures on the construction project.  Incumbent measures, cuts and bends conduit and installs same in existing walls, ceilings, floors and in new construction for the duration of the project.  Duty assignment will be primarily at Dallas VA Medical Center, Dallas, TX; however, incumbent may be required to travel and work at Ft. Worth Outpatient Clinic, Ft. Worth, TX, Sam Rayburn Memorial Veterans Center, Bonham, TX or off station sites.  APPLICANTS MUST HAVE A VALID ELECTRICIAN LICENSE.

How to Apply

You must submit your application so that it will be received by the closing date of the announcement.

Please submit a narrative response to each job element listed. Your response should describe what you did, how often you performed this activity, the guidelines available, the complexity of the assignment, and who you performed the activity for or with.

WHO MAY APPLY:  All citizens of the United States of America.  Applications received under this announcement will be rated under competitive procedures in accordance with Office of Personnel Management examining regulations.

The Human Resources (HR) Office for the facility with this vacancy may be accepting applications separately under one or more special employment authorities, such as:  Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA); Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA); hiring compensably disabled veterans with ratings of 30% or greater; hiring persons with disabilities; or reinstatement to, or transfer within, the Federal government.  If so, you may find a separate announcement covering one or more of these special authorities on http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/ .  You may also contact the facility’s HR Office directly to inquire if applications are being accepted under any of the special authorities for which you are eligible.

For a fact sheet explaining how Federal jobs are filled, click on:  http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/EI55.asp

Forms can be obtained from www.opm.gov/forms and www.va.gov/vaforms

In order to be considered for this position, you must submit the following in your application packet:

1.  OF-612 or resume (See note)

2.  OF-306

3.  Your narrative responses to the job elements

4.  Member Copy (Copy 4) of DD 214 (for veteran's preference consideration) and, if service connected, an SF-15 with a current letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

5.  Copy of Electrician License

Note:  If you are submitting a resume, it must include the following information:

A. Announcement Number, Position Title, Pay Plan, Occupational Series and Grade. 

B. Full legal name, complete mailing address and email address

C. Daytime, as well as evening telephone numbers, including area code.

D. Country of Citizenship

E. Social Security Number

F. For  experiences most relevant to the position, include name and address of employer, job title, starting and ending dates (month and year), average hours worked per week, supervisor’s name and telephone number, and a description of your duties.  If the position is (was) with the Federal government, state the series and grade or pay level.  Indicate if we may contact your current supervisor.

G. Highest Federal Civilian grade held, along with the position title, occupational series and dates held.

H.For all colleges/universities attended, provide name, location and dates of attendance.  Specify type and date of degree awarded, if any.

I.Description of training, honors, awards, recognition, license or certification relevant to the position.

Application package must be received by the closing date of the announcement and should be mailed to:

VA North Texas Health Care System

Human Resources Management Service (05B5)

4500 S. Lancaster Road

Dallas, TX 75216

Contact Information:
Michelle Knight

Phone: 214-857-1706

Email: MichelleA.Knight@va.gov


Or write:
VA North Texas Health Care System
Human Resources Management Service (05B5)
4500 South Lancaster Rd
Dallas, TX 75216

US


What To Expect Next:
Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 45 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified of the outcome.