High Voltage Electrician

Summary

This position serves as a High Voltage Electrician responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing high-voltage electrical distribution systems at the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center in Augusta, GA. Work supports critical hospital operations.

Duties

You will serve as a High Voltage Electrician responsible for installing, maintaining, repairing, and testing high-voltage (600 volts and above) electrical power distribution systems and equipment. Work includes both overhead and underground distribution systems supplying power to a wide range of facilities and critical infrastructure. Work Schedule: 7:00am-3:30pm, Monday-Friday- Full-time Position Description Title/PD#: High Voltage Electrician/PD11569-0 Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/23/2026. 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: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision Ability to Use and Maintain Hand Tools (Electrical Work) Knowledge of Electrical Equipment Reliability and Dependability Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic) Theory and Instruments (Electrical, Electronic) Used in Shop and Trade Practices Troubleshooting (Electrical) 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. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: The work requires frequent standing, walking, bending, climbing ladders or poles, lifting up to 40 pounds (heavier loads with assistance), and working outdoors and indoors near energized equipment. The work may require operation of aerial lifts, working in manholes or vaults, and exposure to weather extremes.