Supervisor Jobs

About The Position

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.