Electrician Supervisor

Summary

Electrician Supervisor is part of Facilities Maintenance Section of Facilities Management Service that supervises and directs building maintenance, repairs, and installations covered by the Electrical Shop with the supervision of the Maintenance and Operations Supervisor; plans and establishes work schedules to accomplish mission of maintenance of all electrical/electronic systems; and has direct supervision of six (6) electricians.

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Overview

• Accepting applications

• Open & closing dates

06/25/2024 to 07/02/2024

• Salary

$37.01 - $43.20 per hour

• Pay scale & grade

WS 10

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Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

• Jackson, MS 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

Yes

• Security clearance

Not Required

• Drug test

No

• Position sensitivity and risk

Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

• Trust determination process

Credentialing

Suitability/Fitness

• Announcement number

CBST-12444127-24-EG

• Control number

796912700

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This job is open to

• Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.

• Internal to an agency

Current federal employees of this agency.

Clarification from the agency

This vacancy is open to current permanent G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center employees including satellites and CTAP eligibles.

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Duties

• Performs recurring and non-recurring maintenance on all electrical/electronic systems.

• Understands policies to ensure safe and efficient operation of all mechanical, electrical/electronic, and air-conditioning/refrigeration equipment and systems.

• Performs duties of the journeymen electricians and electronics technicians during periods of limited manning, excessive workloads and emergencies.

• Provides technical guidance and monitoring using blueprints, sketches, diagrams, pamphlets, technical orders, bulletins, and other oral and written directives.

• Takes necessary corrective action to resolve problems and advise others on possible solutions to various recommendations or requirements concerning staff or operations.

• Understands principles and theories of electricity and electronics, heat, sound, mechanics and construction procedures, soldering, pumps, motors, etc.

• Furnishes guidance on sequence of operation and technical guidance on repairs and interprets technical orders and specifications for subordinates.

• Ensures installation, operation, maintenance, and repair on six emergency generators for life support systems and other electric powered equipment.

• Ensures work performed shall be in accordance with hospital standards and shall in all cases meet and/or exceed safety requirements established by federal and state guidelines.

• Reads and interprets electrical/electronic schematics and blueprints relating to electrical, and mechanical systems.

• Utilizes manufacturer's publications, and other technical publications for the operation and construction of many different types and styles of equipment.

• Refers to technical orders specifications, stock lists, and parts lists for purchasing and ordering.

• Instructs and ensures workers use maintenance equipment and tools safely and properly.

• Supervises electronic repairs, installation and repair of lights, light fixtures, outlets, and switches.

• Maintains 6 diesel driven emergency generators and all related equipment such as transfer switches, controls, switchgear, etc.

• Monitors equipment tests on new projects to ensure proper installation and to ensure equipment functions within the established parameters.

• Recommends relocation of equipment, researches, and prepares procurement requests for new or replacement equipment.

• Ensures electric shop employees are engaged in performing maintenance on all electronic equipment.

Work Schedule: Monday

• Friday, 8:00 am

• 4:30 pm; subject to change based on facility needs.

Position Description Title/PD#: Electrician Supervisor/PD843460

Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

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

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

• You may be required to serve a probationary period

• Subject to background/security investigation

• Pre-employment physical required

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

• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

• Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07/02/2024.

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:

• Electric Drawings

• Electrical Equipment

• Lead or Supervise

• Technical Practices

• Technical Practices (Electrical Electronic)

• Troubleshooting (Electrical)

• Use and Maintain Hand Tools (Electrical Work)

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: Normally works at a desk and/or in the field. He/she may, from time to time, be subject to considerable standing, bending, and stooping. He/she may have to work overhead, outstretched, cramped, or in awkward positions for extended periods of time. The incumbent utilizes considerable arm movement in the use of different trade tools ( occasionally on a continuous basis). He/she may have to lift considerable weight up to 100 pounds. It is important for the incumbent to maintain a relatively healthy physical condition to withstand the rigorous intermittent physical demands placed upon him/her in all kinds of weather and conditions. Familiarizes self with how their activities impact VA's goal to implement sound stewardship practices that are protective of the air, water, land, and other natural and cultural resources. This may include activities associated with proper storage, handling and disposal and/or recycling of chemicals and wastes associated with their trades. In accordance with the goals of the VA GEMS program, seeks to cost-effectively meet or exceed compliance with applicable Federal, state, and local environmental; public health; and resource protection laws, regulations, and VA requirements. Seeks to reduce or eliminate the use of Class I ozone-depleting substances (ODS) through source reduction, re-use, segregation, and recycling and by procuring recycled-content materials and environmentally preferable products and services consistent with Executive Order 13148, Greening the Government through Leadership in Environmental Management.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 85 or more) for this vacancy. Information about CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.

During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.

If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.

This occupation is currently approved for a Veterans Health Administration enterprise-wide Critical Skills Incentive through 10/05/2024. Candidates may be eligible for a lump sum CSI for a pro-rated amount if onboard prior to the CSI expiration date. Eligible candidates will be required to sign a service agreement agreeing to an obligated service period and failure to complete the obligated service period may result in a debt for the unearned portion of the CSI.

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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.

Narrative responses are not required at this time. If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview. Your resume and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.

For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility requirements, please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitions document.

Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.

It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.

Financial disclosure not required.

Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.