Summary This position functions as a Lead and is assigned to the Facilities Maintenance Service Line (FMS) at the Department of Veterans Affairs, VHA Connecticut HCS. The 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. Responsibilities 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: 40 hours a week, Monday - Friday, 6:00am - 2:30pm, Position Description Title/PD#: Electrician Leader/PD020230 Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized NOTIFICATIONS: This position is covered by locality-based comparability pay. This position is in the Competitive Service. Veterans' Preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees. Interchange Agreements with Other Merit System: Employees who occupy medical or medical-related positions and were appointed under 38 U.S.C. 4701(1) or (3) [formerly 38 U.S.C. 4104 (1) and (3)] must be serving in a full-time position without time limit and have served continuously for at least one year in this other merit system to be eligible to convert to the Title 5 System. Some exceptions to this rule may apply if you have previously acquired tenure under a Title 5 appointment. Current employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure, and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background/security investigation Pre-employment physical required Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 01/03/2025. 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 Equipment Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading) Lead or Supervise Materials Physical 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. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: 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. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional Information This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. 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.