Electrician Supervisor Job in Northport, NY

Vacancy No. CBTE-12750600-25-AC Department Veterans Health Administration
Salary $42.28 to $49.34 Grade 9 to 9
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 6/16/2025 Close Date 6/26/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Northport, NY


Summary

The Electrician Supervisor is the technical and administrative supervisor over the service exercising full supervisory responsibility over work operations. Responsible for the maintenance, repair, modification and preventive maintenance of the entire electrical distribution systems for the medical center and the five (5) Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCS).

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Clarification from the agency

ALL US CITIZENS DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation.

Duties

Essential Duties:

  1. Responsible for the maintenance, repair, modification and preventive maintenance of the entire electrical distribution systems for the medical center and the five (5) CBOCs. This includes, but is not limited to, the main sub-station, primary feeders, secondary feeders, branch wiring, switchgear equipment, primary and secondary disconnects, circuit breakers, protective relays, transformers, a variety of controls, all emergency and electrical generation systems including related components, interior and exterior lighting maintenance, repair, modification and preventive maintenance of all elevators, conveyors, automatic doors, trash and linen chutes and intrusion alarm systems.
  2. Directs, plans, lays-out and supervises work of regularly assigned employees through providing general instructions, standard procedures, overall priorities and policies.
  3. Responsible for contacting various types of vendors and writing scopes of work to ensure projects are completed properly.
  4. Inspects work performed by his or her subordinates and assists with inspections of outside contract work. As the Contracting Officers Representative (COR), plans projects and writes statement of work for all contracted work pertaining to electrical requirements.
  5. Establishes work priorities and deadlines for maintenance or projects based on general work schedules, methods and policies established at higher staff levels.
  6. Responsible for planning comprehensive programs for the maintenance, repair and preventive maintenance of all underground, aboveground, interior and exterior electrical distribution and lighting systems.
  7. Organize and direct all assigned resources, determine maintenance requirements, forecast material and manpower requirements and schedule shutdowns for minimum inconvenience of patients and staff.
  8. Plans all funding requirements for the shop and justifies budget requests and controls all expenditures throughout the planning cycle to ensure an efficient operation.
  9. Organizes and directs all assigned resources, determines operating and maintenance requirements, forecasts electrical supplies, materials and manpower requirements, schedules any equipment shutdown for minimum interference of medical staff and patients, plans alterations and improvements to equipment which are in line with management goals and objectives. The incumbent recommends changes to schedules, priorities, and work sequences as needed and makes applicable deviations in procedures or redirect resources under his or her control to overcome unexpected problems that occur.
  10. Assigns tasks to be performed, explains work requirements, methods, and procedures, provides advice, instructs and trains subordinates. He or she observes work in progress and adjusts plans, assignments, and methods as necessary to resolve problems and accomplish work as effectively and economically as feasible to meet schedules.
  11. Responsible for organizing subordinates to properly perform productive work in their area of responsibility and is responsible for the execution of repairs, modifications and preventive maintenance work from established guidelines.
  12. Assists subordinates in repair and maintenance of equipment when necessary and coordinates the work of the Electric Shop with other shop supervisors/M&O Supervisor and section chiefs to maintain a good efficient working relationship with all other sections in the medical center.
  13. Responsible for a full range of administrative duties including funds control, recordkeeping, supervisory personnel practices, preparation of memoranda, interoffice communications, engineering reports, surveys, and internal work control audits.
  14. Develops performance standards, performs formal and informal performance appraisals, and counsels employees on performance. Responds to formal and informal complaints, labor-management relations, incentive awards programs, and counsels' subordinates. Investigates and responds to EEO matters, grievances, and complaints, resolving them informally, initiating disciplinary actions as needed.
  15. Identifies employees training needs and initiates recommendations to provide necessary training and initiates recommendations for hiring, promotions, work performance probation plans, reassignment and recognition of outstanding performance of his or her subordinates.
  16. Ensures that all regulations, requirements and deficiencies are adhered to and corrected as identified by the following criteria: TJC, NEC, OSHA, VA regulations and requirements, local building codes and ordinances that affect general construction programs, maintenance programs, employee health and training, etc.
Work Schedule: 7:00am-3:30pm Monday - Friday
Position Description Title/PD#: Electrician Supervisor/PD21I28O
Physical Requirements: Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over), pulling, pushing and reaching above shoulders. Walking, standing, stooping, kneeling and repeated bending and climbing is required.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • 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:
  • Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair
  • Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)
  • Lead or Supervise
  • Plan and organize work
  • Technical Practices
  • Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment


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.

Additional information

Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.

Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.

The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at https://www.opm.gov/.

Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Applicants will be referred in the order in which they were received.

Required Documents

Documents Accepted:

  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Disability Letter (Schedule A)
  • Disability Letter (VA)
  • License
  • Other (1)
  • PCS Orders
  • Professional Certification
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • SF-15
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  • Transcript

Documents Required:
  • Resume

Please review the above list(s) to ensure you have included all necessary documents required for your application.Not every applicant will require the same documents, therefore it is the applicants responsibility to ensure that their application package includes all necessary documents to determine qualifications and eligibility for appointment, such as a copy of your SF-50, transcript, ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees).You will not be contacted for additional information. Applicants will be deemed ineligible if supporting documentation is not submitted.

Veterans' Preference: Since the Direct-Hire Recruitment Authority is being used, traditional Veterans' Preference rules do not apply. Qualified veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position.

Applications are accepted online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.

How to Apply

All applicants are encouraged to apply online.

To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 06/26/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12750600.

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Agency contact information

Adrianne Caldwell
Address
Northport VA Medical Center
79 Middleville Road Building 200
Northport, NY 11768
US

Next steps

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