Electrician (Elevator Mechanic)

Summary

This position reports to the Electric Shop Supervisor with Facilities Management at the Charles George VA Medical Center, Western North Carolina Health Care System in Asheville, NC.

Due to the lack of qualified applicants, this job vacancy announcement has been extend for an additional two weeks and will now close on 5/17/2024. PLEASE BE SURE TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATIONS PRIOR TO THIS DATE TO RECEIVE CONSIDERATION.

PRIOR ELEVATOR MECHANIC EXPERIENCE IS ESSENTIAL TO THE QUALIFICATION.

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Overview

• Accepting applications

• Open & closing dates

04/19/2024 to 05/17/2024

• Salary

$27.52 - $32.11 per hour

• Pay scale & grade

WG 11

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Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

• Asheville, NC 1 vacancy

• Remote job

No

• Telework eligible

No

• Travel Required

Not required

• Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

• Appointment type

Permanent -

• Work schedule

Full-time -

• Service

Competitive

• Promotion potential

None

• Job family (Series)

2805 Electrician

• Supervisory status

No

• Security clearance

Not Required

• Drug test

No

• Position sensitivity and risk

Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

• Trust determination process

Suitability/Fitness

• Announcement number

CBTA-12362343-24-JAW

• Control number

787599400

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This job is open to

• The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

ALL US CITIZENS DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation.

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Duties

Primary duties of this position are that of a journeyman electrician/elevator mechanic and include, but are not limited to the installation, maintenance and repair of:

• The incumbent is responsible for all maintenance and repairs on a variety of Elevators, Dumbwaiters, and Conveyors, including Hydraulic, Passenger High Speed, and Service High Speed;

• Diagnoses elevator operational problems by applying trade knowledge of control circuits;

• Repairs and maintains low speed elevator systems, dumbwaiters or leveling ramps;

• Performs regularly scheduled maintenance and repair in conjunction with a scheduled preventive maintenance program;

• Uses a wide range of test equipment, meters, monitoring devices, and special tools to accomplish all work in accordance with the National Electric Code (NEC) and the American National Standard Safety Code;

• All primary electrical service, emergency/critical power circuits;

• Secondary circuits and controls, service equipment, emergency diesel generators and controls;

• Automatic bus transfer controls, fire alarm systems, communication systems, UPS systems, lighting systems, large and small appliances, and any equipment utilizing electrical power as a source of energy;

• The incumbent will troubleshoot and resolve complex technical problems through the application of logic and sound engineering principles;

• Performs all electrical and allied work required or expected of a journeyman electrician;

• Incumbent must have an in-depth knowledge of the synergistic relationship of various electrical/electronic systems to support industrial and biomedical operations;

• Performs other electrical duties, as assigned.

Work Schedule: M-F 7:30AM - 4:00PM

Position Description Title/PD#: Electrician (Elevator Mechanic)/PD035210

Physical Requirements: Must work from ladders in high places, and in manholes. Subject to hazardous conditions of the electrical trade, such as electrical shock or burns. Lifts, carries, pulls, steadies or otherwise moves elevator parts, chain falls, weight blocks, or tools weighing up to 75 lbs. May require kneeling, stooping, climbing ladders, reaching over, under, and into equipment while in cramped or awkward positions. Requires extensive time on feet standing for long periods of time and walking.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job

• Subject to a background/suitability investigation

• May serve a probationary period

• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.

• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

• Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment physical examination as part of the onboarding process.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.

SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements:

• Electrical

• Technical Problem Solving

• Technology Application

• Without more than normal supervision

Quality Placement Factor: The highly qualified applicant will have a minimum of 2 years experience working as an electrician elevator mechanic. Please be sure to document your resume clearly if you do meet this experience preference to ensure that your application receives priority consideration.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

A supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.

Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.

The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at https://www.opm.gov/.

Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Applicants will be referred in the order in which they were received.