Summary This position is in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Veterans Integrated Service Network 10 (VISN 10), Battle Creek VA Medical Center (VAMC). The position is in the Electrical Section of Facilities Management Service (FMS) and works under the direct supervision of the Maintenance & Operations Supervisor (M&O) and is established to provide full-time, first-level supervision to employees and maintain the medical center's electrical systems. Responsibilities Duties of the position may include but are not limited to: Incumbent supervises employees in the Electrical Section and is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of the electrical distribution system. Systems include, but are not limited to, high voltage switchgear, underground cables, transformers, primary building switchgear, building and street lighting, electrical circuits from the breaker panel to and including the receptacle and uninterruptible power supplies, along with some oversight of low voltage (televisions, etc.) equipment. Incumbent is responsible for the testing, maintenance and repair of 15 emergency generators, which include numerous automatic transfer switches and associated cabling and equipment; 15 passenger elevators, 1 freight elevator, and 6 dock lifts. Incumbent must make critical, immediate decisions during equipment and utility outages and must consider the well-being of the patients and staff, as well as the safety of the repair crew, when selecting the best possible course of action to implement for quick and effective repairs. Incumbent is responsible for maintaining compliance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), The Joint Commission (TJC), VA, and other applicable regulatory bodies for electrical and signal systems under the responsibility of the medical center. Ensures the Battle Creek VAMC complies with VHA Directive 1028, Facility Electrical Power Systems, related policies, and any new or replacement policies for electrical and signal systems. Ensures that design within the incumbent's area of responsibility, installation, operation, testing, and maintenance of Facility Electrical Power Systems meet or exceed The Joint Commission, NFPA, VA and other applicable requirements, and that all work on this system complies with Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), NFPA, and VA standards. Develops for concurrence/nonconcurrence documentation for FMS leadership any requests for deviation from VA and national standards with instructions on requirements for further routing and approval as required by VHA Directive 1028. Provides input to the Utility Systems Management Plan helping ensure it follows TJC, OSHA, and NFPA requirements. Develops and reviews work plans minimizing energized work by implementing proper safety precautions, engineering controls and procedures. Conducts risk assessments when a planned electrical outage cannot be accomplished to determine if the work qualifies as meeting one of the three exceptions in NFPA 70E and OSHA which allow energized work. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Available Position Description Title/PD#: Electrician Supervisor/PD937010 Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job If selected you will be required to submit documentation from the Department of Motor Vehicles showing a clean driving record. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Subject to background/security investigation Pre-employment physical required Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that 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, 02/10/2026. 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: Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading) Lead or Supervise Plan and organize work Shop Practices Technical Practices 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: This position requires walking, standing, bending, sitting, crawling, and climbing. Incumbent must have good vision, with or without glasses. May lift or carry tools, equipment, ladders, scaffolding, parts and supplies up to 50 pounds. May occasionally lift and carry items over 50 pounds. Incumbent may work from ladders, scaffolding, and/or hydraulic platforms. This position requires working in uncontrolled environments, in inclement weather conditions, and in confined or uncomfortable spaces. Many work sites are hot, dirty, dusty, greasy, poorly lit, cramped and with unpleasant odors. Occasionally subject to possible dangerous working conditions including exposure to hazards normally encountered in the hospital trades and various @types of infections. May be subject to electrical shock and/or electrical burns, cuts, bruises, and strains. Required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment as necessary to accomplish assigned tasks in a safe manner. Education Additional Information 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. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. 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. 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.
