Electrician Leader

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Electrician Leader is located in the Engineering Service at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center in Charleston, SC. This position is responsible for installing, modifying, repairing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and testing, new and existing electrical wires, circuits, systems and associated fixtures, controls, and equipment.

Works from building plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, and electrical maintenance and repair manuals to plan and lay out the routing, placement type, size, gauge, balance, load, continuity, and safe operation of electrical lines, circuits, systems, equipment and controls. Interprets basic electronic terms and symbols when reading technical/system diagrams and schematics.

Applies a variety of electrical formulas, tables, charts, and color codes in order to mount, ground and install wiring and equipment for electrical/electronic systems. Determines and places distribution panels, boxes, fittings and connections, and installs wiring couplings, conduit, relays, fixtures, transformers and other electrical devices. Inspects electrical components, such as transformers and circuit breakers.

Identifies electrical problems using a variety of testing devices. Interprets and applies state and local building regulations based on the National Electrical Code. Traces hard-to-locate defects or problems associated with the completion of repairs and installations. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 7am - 4:30pm. Work schedule is subject to change based on agency needs.

Position Description Title/PD#:
Electrician Leader/PD106060 Critical Skills Incentive (CSI):
Not approved. Relocation/Recruitment

Incentives:

Not authorized.

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

The posted pay range is $37.06 – $43.23/hr.

Applications close on .

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.