Summary

Electrician Supervisor involves the direction and supervision of journeyman electronic mechanics, electricians, and others, as assigned, in the maintenance, installation, repair of all electronic and electrical apparatus, exclusive of patient equipment. Position is under the immediate supervision of Troy Bowling Campus Maintenance & Operations Supervisor of Facilities Management Service, who reviews work on end results achieved, makes decisions independently within the range of responsibility.

Duties

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Provides direction and supervision of journeyman electronic mechanics, electricians, and others, as assigned, in the maintenance, installation and repair of all electronic and electrical apparatus, exclusive of patient care medical equipment.
• Initiates work orders for repair and maintenance of equipment.
• Assigns work to subordinates through oral and written instructions utilizing work orders, current job analysis, and standard operating procedures.
• Provides on-the-job training and participates in the formal training program for employees.
• Communicates effectively both orally and in writing.
• Keeps employee informed of changes within the service and or medical center.
• Incumbent also ensures that all service contractors provide all the proper documentation for test reports under JACHO format.
• Continually studies new literature to keep current in trade.
• Follows VHA guidelines and regulatory standards relating to electrical safety and assures staff are practicing safe work.
• Evaluates employee's performance and counsel's journeyman regarding performance, administers disciplinary action when indicated, recommends to a higher level when needed or recommends performance awards, assists employees with personnel problems and complaints.
• Interviews applicants and make recommendations for hiring, promoting, reassignment, assists with orientation of new employees.
• Approves and schedules annual leave using sound judgement and good management practices to meet the needs of the service.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule:

Full Time, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

Position Description Title/PD#:

Electrician-Supervisor/PD01045A

Physical Requirements:

The duties of this position require physical exertion involving lifting, pushing, pulling or carrying objects of varying weights, sizes and shapes. Physical effort is exerted in walking, running, climbing, crawling, and bending. Strain related to lack of movement such as standing in place, crouching, or stooping for extended periods of time. A one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation.
• All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
• Selective Services Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements.
• Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
• As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.

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.

Additional information

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