This is an open continuous announcement. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager on a weekly basis until position is filled. The incumbent is primarily responsible for supervising workers, either directly or through subordinate leaders in accomplishing trades and labor work operations in the Engineering Service Electric Shop.

Duties

This position is located in the Engineering Service at the VA NY Harbor Healthcare System, Manhattan, New York Campus. Supervisory: 1. Plans, supervises and coordinates the activities of the electric section, including the maintenance and repair of the Medical Center electrical distribution system, the entire scope of medical instrumentation and equipment, elevators, electrical laundry equipment and controls, entire 480 volt air conditioning electrical equipment and controls Medical Center intercommunication system and components, television receivers, closed circuit Tv monitors, radios, government owned transformers, and entire range of food storage and serving equipment. 2. Supervises staff including; temporary electricians performing the full variety of electrical assignments including minor improvements, alterations, maintenance and repair and construction projects. Responsible for quality & quantity of work performance. Lays out work, insures material on hand and properly utilized, maintains electrical stock levels and submits request for 2237's as necessary. 3. Plans weekly, monthly, and quarterly work and preventive maintenance training schedules. Consider available man hours, establishes work priorities, and coordinates work with other activities and trades. 4. Inspects completed work for acceptability. Evaluates need for additional training of employees. Reassigns subordinates to meet priorities and emergencies. 5. Perform all other duties as assigned. Planning: 1. Plan the use of workers, equipment, facilities , material and tools on a day-to-day or project-by-project basis. 2. Adhere to work priorities, project schedules, resources and detailed work plans established by higher level supervisors. 3. Follow customary work cycles and sequences in planning work assignments. 4. Track and report progress on work assignments and request authority to adjust worker assignments and to use overtime, equipment and materials to meet schedules. 5. Perform all other duties as assigned. Work Direction: 1.Assign work to individuals and provide technical direction and /or help in accomplishing difficult work steps and processes. 2. Observe work in progress to anticipate and resolve problems, reassign personnel within group supervised and coordinate work among workers and other supervisors to maintain work progress to meet schedules. 3. Report possible or actual work delays to their supervisors. 4. Inspect competed work for quality and work order requirements. Administration: 1. Support and explain management programs to their subordinates. Recommends performance ratings, trainings, disciplinary actions, Changes in performance standards, and the most suitable for vacancies. 2. Advice and counsel workers on how to improve their performance and explain new work techniques. 3. Investigate grievances and complaints, resolve them informally and notify supervisors of those of sufficient importance or seriousness. 4. Assure safety and housekeeping practice are observed. 5. Maintain work reports and records and assist supervisors in planning overall leave schedules. Non Supervisor: 1. Perform the full range of Electrician duties outlined in the subordinate's position description. 2.As required traces circuits, draws schematic working diagrams, figures electrical loads. 3. Operates and maintains emergency electrical generators. 4. Operates and maintain s electrical distribution systems, including the 13.3kv and 4.16kv systems at the NY Campus. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Electrician Supervisor/PD28230 Physical Requirements: Must be able to work in any and all positions, in suspended ceilings, crawl spaces, pipe chases, tunnel, pits, etc. Able to climb ladders and scaffolds, to work on roofs, parapets and setbacks, to be able to lift heavy objects such as motors, controls, pipe conduit, cable, etc. Working Conditions; Works under many and varied types of conditions, inside and outside, in cold and hot areas, in poorly ventilated areas, in dusty and greasy areas, on ladders, platforms and catwalks. Will work in contagious disease areas..

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• 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: Electric DrawingsElectrical EquipmentLead or SuperviseTechnical Practices (Electrical Electronic)Troubleshooting (Electrical)Use and Maintain Hand Tools (Electrical Work) Skills & Knowledge: A. Must have a thorough knowledge of building codes, and procedures for working on electrical circuits as regards safety of men, equipment and other personnel in the area , must know proper methods to accomplish, to make decisions, and to properly guide journeyman mechanics and helpers in both routine work and emergencies. A wrong decision or work method could endanger the entire facility electrical systems, put all equipment dependent on electrical power out of operation seriously effect the entire operation of the facility. B. Have a thorough knowledge of mathematics as applies to electrical work in the facility. C. Have a technical knowledge of electrical circuits, components, controls, and the principal upon which they work. To be able to trace out and determine what they may be causing electrical faults or failures. D. Have a basic knowledge of other building trades in order to coordinate the electrical work or repairs with other shops and trades, and not cause undue extra work or loss of time or materials by other trades involved in work. E. Be thoroughly skilled in all phases of the electrical trade and the various types and equipment associated with this type of work. F. Since electrical diagrams, blueprints and installation and repair manuals are usually complex and detailed, incumbent must be able to correctly interpret these guides no matter how complex, ensure that the circuitry follows guide and prints, and that are all in conformance with electrical codes. Be able to write clearly and to go into detail on written instructions or orders. G. Must have knowledge of electronic systems, such as television, nurse call, and digital alarms. 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

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Contacts

• Address VA NY Harbor Healthcare System 423 East 23rd Street New York, NY 10010 US
• Name: Shalonda Hinds
• Phone: 518-225-6701
• Email: [email protected]