Electrician Leader

Full Job Description

The Electrical Worker Leader is considered a working leader in charge of all work performed by the Electrician shop.

The incumbent leads Electronic Mechanics, Electricians, Electrical Workers, and trainees as assigned.

May be called up to advise Engineering Technicians, Assistant Engineer Officer, Engineer Officer, and others on matters related to their field.

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 Drawings Electrical Equipment Technical Practices Technical 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.

Major Duties:

The VA has adopted Core Values and Characteristics that apply universally across the Department.

The five Core Values define "who we are," our culture, and how we care for Veterans, their families and other beneficiaries.

The Values are Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect and Excellence ("I CARE"). As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless.

With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities and leadership positions at your fingertips.

Duties of the Electrical Worker Leader include but are not limited to: Plan and lay out work to be performed on specific tasks, i.e.

ordering of material to construct or replace complete motor control center for critical life safety equipment and systems. Prepare electrical diagrams in planning and laying out of work.

Knowledge of principles and application of the National Electric Code. Knowledge of 4160/13,800 volt distribution system. Extensive Knowledge of A.C. and D.C. theory.

Size, layout and integrate systems associated with the operation of the HVAC and the energy management system. Maintain and perform preventive maintenance on extremely complex systems. i.e.

switchgear associated with multiple emergency generators which serve all critical, life safety and emergency equipment loads for the medical center.

Repair of multiple pump and compressor systems such as domestic water boosters, primary chill water pumps, secondary chill water pumps, medical/surgical vacuum medical air compressors, dental evaluation systems, service air compressors, centrifugal chillers, and reciprocating chillers.

Monitor systems through energy management system, which require additional complex circuits in order for them to be remotely monitored at the boiler room and other predetermined locations.

Operational checks made prior to and after repairs to any systems to ensure proper pressures, temperatures, alarms, controls and customer satisfaction is achieved.

Repairs electrical distribution systems and equipment to include electric beds, parking gate system, various communication systems, laundry equipment, pharmacy CMOP equipment, kitchen equipment, etc.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00AM - 3:30PM Position Description Title/PD#: Electrician Leader/PD708380 Physical Requirements: This position requires walking, standing, bending, lifting, carrying and pushing or pulling moderately heavy loads.

Incumbent must have 20/20 color vision with or without glasses. Working Conditions: This position requires working overtime, in uncontrolled environment, confined spaces, from ladders and rooftops.

Incumbent shall be subjected to the hazards normally encountered in the trade and various types of infections.