Summary The position is located at VA Loma Linda Healthcare System in the Facilities Management Service and is responsible for the supervision and operation of the Electrical Shop, Electronic Shop, and Maintenance Unit. Incumbent has the responsibility to ensure effective, most efficient and most economical accomplishment of assigned tasks through utilization of procedures, general instructions, and established policies. Responsibilities Duties Plans weekly and sometimes monthly work schedules and coordinates shop assignments and sequences of the Electrical, Electronic, and Floor Tech Units. Coordinates assigned projects with other units within this service and other services affected by Station Level Projects. Reschedules or establishes new priorities to avoid delays due to procurement of materials or equipment. Promotes effective work operation by assignment and explanation of work requirements, method, and procedures. Develops activity/job hazard analysis (AHA) for each task assigned to subordinates. Schedules and approves leave requests of subordinates and makes formal appraisals of their performance. Determines training needs, initiates recommendations for promotions or reassignments of subordinates. Develops and updates standard operating procedures for their area of responsibility (AOR) utilizing federal and state safety regulations and codes. Counsels employees, hears and resolves informal complaints and grievances through discussion with employees and initiates disciplinary action as needed. Ensures that employees observe rules and regulations, housekeeping, conduct, and safety. Responsible for the procurement and purchase of materials, supplies, and equipment under $3,500. Responsible for ensuring that funds are available, obtaining the best price, receiving the items, preparing all appropriate paperwork in accordance with established time frames. Maintains time, cost, and production records for future reference, also prepares cost estimates of time and material required for project work. Responsible for acting as the Contractor's Officer Representative (COR) on several large maintenance contracts. Responsible for developing the scope of work for proper maintenance of the covered equipment. Ensures that the contractor performs all work in accordance with contract specifications. Technical advisor to final inspection teams for all construction projects completed at this Medical Center. Reviews all project design drawings prior to submission for bid for accuracy and for adherence to code specifications unique to the hospital setting. Supervises employees who work at the journeyman level as electronics mechanics, electricians, and maintenance workers. Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm Position Description Title/PD#: Electrician Supervisor/PD028950 Telework: Not Authorized Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Physical Requirements: The incumbent performs duties in all areas of this facility ranging from offices to areas of high noise levels and other uncomfortable conditions. These include tunnels, mechanical rooms and interstitial space, requiring kneeling, stooping, crawling and climbing ladders. The incumbent may be required to work outside in adverse weather and in areas containing fumes dust or smoke. The incumbent spends portions of his/her time at a desk. However, he/she may be required to stand or walk for long periods of time in order to accomplish workloads during the day. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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: Electric Drawings Electrical Equipment Lead or Supervise Plan and organize 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. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional Information Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act. 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. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. 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.
