This position function as the Lead for the assigned Electrician positions in the Facilities Maintenance Service in the VA Connecticut HCS. The work leader duties include many of those which are considered to be typical of working leaders, including: passing information to workers; getting work started and leading to completion; obtaining information on problems that come up during the work, answering workers' questions on procedures, policies, written instructions, and Directives .

Duties

The Leader is assigned responsibility to schedule training for employees, to maintain training records for assigned employees, to maintain/provide a current training and leave roster, to ensure leave requests are coordinated to avoid work disruptions, and to make recommendations as to approval of leave to the Supervisor. The Leader assumes responsibilities as assigned during periods of absence or unavailability of the supervisor, will provide technical information as requested by the supervisor and perform short-term projects as assigned. Working leaders must have the ability to lead three or more other workers to accomplish trades and labor work, including as a paramount requirement, sufficient skill in and knowledge of the trades and labor work performed by the group led to effectively carry out the duties of working leaders outlined below. Working leaders also perform regular nonsupervisory (i.e., non-leader) work that is usually of the same kind and level as that done by the group led. Duties include: Checking work to verify the supervisor's instructions and deadlines have been met; urging or advising workers to follow instructions received Reporting to supervisor on status/progress of work and causes of work delays; and answering questions on overall work operations and problems (i.e. on-the-job training requirements for individual employees). Schedule training for employees, to maintain training records for assigned employees, to maintain/provide a current training and leave roster, to ensure leave requests are coordinated to avoid work disruptions, and to make recommendations as to approval of leave to the Supervisor. Assumes responsibilities as assigned during periods of absence or unavailability of the supervisor, will provide technical information as requested by the supervisor and perform short-term projects as assigned. Remove and replace fixtures and controls, and to make repairs such as tightening connections and wrapping exposed wiring with insulating tape. Rearrange old or install new outlets, relays, switches and light fixtures in existing systems and to test circuits to see if they are complete after making repairs or installations. Plan, layout, install, modify, troubleshoot, and repair a variety of complete systems as well as any parts of these systems. Passing on to other workers the instructions received from supervisors and getting work started, e.g., by assigning the immediate tasks to be performed by individual members of the group led Working along with other workers and setting the pace Demonstrating proper work methods Seeing to it that needed plans, blueprints, materials, and tools are available, and that needed stock is obtained from supply locations Obtaining needed information or decisions from supervisors on problems that come up during the work; Passing on to other workers the instructions received from supervisors and getting work started, e.g., by assigning the immediate tasks to be performed by individual members of the group led; Working along with other workers and setting the pace; Demonstrating proper work methods; Seeing to it that needed plans, blueprints, materials, and tools are available, and that needed stock is obtained from supply locations; Obtaining needed information or decisions from supervisors on problems that come up during the work; Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Electrician Leader/PD020230 Physical Requirements: The incumbent must be in good physical condition to perform assigned work. Physical exertion, such as lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying objects of varying weights, sizes and shapes, is required. Physical efforts, such as walking, climbing, crawling and bending, and strains such as working in confining spaces or in crouching or stooping positions for extended periods of time are encountered much of the time.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
• May serve a probationary period
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

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: Electrical EquipmentEquipment Assembly, Installation, RepairInterpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)Lead or SuperviseMaterialsPhysical Strength and Agility 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.

Contacts

• Address West Haven VA Medical Center 950 Campbell Avenue West Haven, CT 06516 US
• Name: Jessica Nieves
• Phone: 413-584-4040 X6777
• Email: [email protected]