This position is located at the Veterans Affairs St. Louis Health Care System (VASTLHCS). This position functions as a Supervisor for the Electrical Shop for the Facilities Engineering Service accomplishing trades and labor work. Provides supervision, advice and program development for the shop.

Duties

Plans daily, weekly and monthly work to be accomplished by subordinates. Establishes deadlines and priorities for the performance of Preventive Maintenance (PM's), workload, and emergency responses based on methods, procedures, deadlines and goals. Determines what assignments can be completed concurrently, how many to delay, and the number and type of personnel needed (considering skills, personnel, materials and equipment available and required). Investigates work related problems and implements corrective actions. Directs, reviews, and analyzes the work plans of subordinates. Selects workers and assigns tasks to be performed by a variety of building trades and occupations having markedly dissimilar skills and unrelated work functions. Explains work requirements, methods and procedures, instructs subordinates on new procedures and provides advice when problems arise. Reviews work in progress and/or upon completion. Adjusts work plans, schedules, assignments, and methods to accomplish work as effectively and economically as possible. Determines equipment, supplies and materials required to complete assignments. Assures the delivery of supplies and equipment at work sites as needed. Works with leadership to establish the annual maintenance/operation plan for the off tours crew. Responds to emergency maintenance needs to ensure they are accomplished in a timely/appropriate manner and keeps other internal supervisors and stakeholders advised of the status of unusual or emergent situations. Assigns and reviews work for staff. Establishes performance standards and makes formal and informal appraisals of subordinates. Participates in reviewing job descriptions for currency and accuracy and recommends necessary changes. Gives advice or instruction to subordinates on work and administrative matters and resolves problems and informal complaints through discussions with employees. Reports need for more serious correction, with recommended solutions for more complex problems, to supervisor. Serves as a management representative at hearings, meetings, and negotiations related to labor relations. Promotes management's programs and policies which include, but are not limited to, cost reduction, incentive awards, safety and EEO. Identifies employee training needs, and initiates action to request necessary training. Schedules and approves leave. Maintains production reports and records. Assures all safety practices are observed in work operations. Recommends work method improvements and the structuring of positions to achieve optimum efficiencies to supervisor.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 04/23/2024. 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: Ability to Lead or SuperviseElectric DrawingsElectrical EquipmentTechnical PracticesTechnical Practices (Electrical Electronic)Troubleshooting (Electrical)Use and Maintain Hand Tools (Electrical 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. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Work involves frequent standing, stooping, climbing, bending, and kneeling, and occasionally working in cramped awkward positions. Required to lift and handle objects weighing 45 pounds; often lifts and moves heavier objects with the assistance of other workers, lifting devices and aids such as movable tables or jacks. Work involves making repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding, platforms and other hard to reach places. May frequently lift and carry tools, equipment and parts that weigh up to 20 pounds and less often, up to 45 pounds. Occasionally, may lift or move, with assistance, moderately heavy objects weighing more than 45 pounds.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address VA St Louis Health Care System 1 Jefferson Barracks Drive St. Louis, MO 63125 US
• Name: Adam E. Smith
• Phone: 909-683-5470
• Email: [email protected]