Electrician-Supervisor

Veterans Health Administration • Lexington, KY

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About The Position

The Electrician-Supervisor directs and supervises journeyman electronic mechanics, electricians, and other assigned staff in maintaining, installing, and repairing electronic and electrical apparatus, excluding patient-care medical equipment. The position is under the immediate supervision of the Troy Bowling Campus Maintenance & Operations Supervisor of Facilities Management Service. Work is reviewed based on results achieved, and the supervisor makes decisions independently within the scope of responsibility.

The role includes assigning and reviewing work, training staff, ensuring safe work practices and regulatory compliance, supporting personnel matters, and coordinating contractors’ required testing documentation. The work schedule is full time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required, and a separate one-year employment probationary period is required.

The position requires physical exertion, including lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying objects of varying weights, sizes, and shapes. Duties also involve walking, running, climbing, crawling, bending, and remaining in positions such as standing, crouching, or stooping for extended periods.

Requirements

• Evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to demonstrate the ability to perform the work; no specific length of training or experience is required.
• Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the position’s duties, supported by detailed descriptions in the resume.
• Ability to meet the position’s screen-out element and applicable job-element assessment, including managing human resources, customer service, external awareness, and leadership.
• U.S. citizenship; non-citizens may be appointed only when qualified citizens cannot be recruited in accordance with VA policy.
• Must be suitable for federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
• Selected applicants in testing-designated positions must submit to urinalysis for illegal drug screening before appointment.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Selected applicants must complete online onboarding and provide acceptable identification for pre-employment requirements.
• Must serve a one-year probationary period, during which continued employment is evaluated.
• Annual seasonal influenza vaccination is required for covered VA Health Care Personnel, unless an exemption is granted; employees with an exemption must wear a face mask.
• Must meet the physical demands of the position, including lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying objects and walking, running, climbing, crawling, bending, standing, crouching, or stooping.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise journeyman electronic mechanics, electricians, and other assigned staff in maintaining, installing, and repairing electronic and electrical apparatus, excluding patient-care medical equipment.
• Initiate work orders for equipment repair and maintenance.
• Assign work to subordinates through oral and written instructions, using work orders, current job analysis, and standard operating procedures.
• Provide on-the-job training and participate in the formal employee training program.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing, and keep employees informed of changes within the service or medical center.
• Ensure service contractors provide required test-report documentation in JACHO format.
• Study current trade literature to maintain knowledge of the field.
• Follow VHA guidelines and regulatory standards relating to electrical safety and ensure staff follow safe work practices.
• Evaluate employee performance; counsel journeyman employees; administer disciplinary action when indicated; make recommendations to higher-level management or recommend performance awards; and assist employees with personnel problems and complaints.
• Interview applicants and make recommendations regarding hiring, promotion, and reassignment; assist with orientation of new employees.
• Approve and schedule annual leave using sound judgment and management practices to meet service needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to the employee and family; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.
• Annual leave accrual based on federal service; VA may grant credit for job-related non-federal experience or active-duty uniformed military service, subject to approval before appointment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed