- Position Title
- High Voltage Electrician Supervisor
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CARZ-12735901-25-AH Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, May 16, 2025 to Thursday, May 22, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of Veterans Affairs? If yes, confirm:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
4.
Are you an active duty service member expected to be discharged or released under honorable conditions within the next 120 days who will be eligible for Veterans' preference? You may eligible to apply through the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act based on tentative preference.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a "certification" on appropriate letterhead from your branch of service that certifies you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed. Note: If selected, prior to appointment you will be required to provide your DD-214 and/or other supporting documentation to verify that you are eligible for Veterans' preference.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a "certification" on appropriate letterhead from your branch of service that certifies you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed. Note: If selected, prior to appointment you will be required to provide your DD-214 and/or other supporting documentation to verify that you are eligible for Veterans' preference.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
Preferences
1.
Which of the following items describes your current or recent (within the last five years) political appointee service?
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
Your resume must be submitted in English and include the following information for each job listed:
- Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible)
- Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
- Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held
- Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail.
In order to receive appropriate consideration, you should submit proper documentation if you are claiming eligibility for Veterans' Preference, which includes a copy of your DD-214 (member copy 4 or earlier version that shows character of service). Applicant's claiming 10-Point preference should also submit an SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference along with the required documentation listed on the form (such as verification of service-connected disability percentage).
By submitting your application, you are certifying, to the best of your knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by you with your application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that you have truthfully and accurately represented your work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). The information you provide as part of your application may be investigated. You are also certifying, and acknowledging, that misrepresenting your experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in, or with your application, may affect your eligibility for appointment and/or continued employment. False or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a High Voltage Electrician Supervisor with the Federal government. Select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your current level of education and/or experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience and education are subject to verification by investigation. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience or education as proof to support your answers, or you may be required to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed ability to perform a task.
Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element. The following question pertain to your ability to lead or supervise as a High Voltage Electrician Supervisor.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
SCREEN-OUT: Do you possess the ability to lead or supervise as a High Voltage Electrician Supervisor based on your training/experience? This position is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and repair of the complete electrical systems of the Medical Center. In making your response, consider that your past and/or current training/experience must have provided the knowledge, skill, and ability to lead or supervise as a High Voltage Electrician Supervisor. Qualifying training/experience include but not limited to: utilizing knowledge of high voltage electrical theory and National Electrical Code requirements; installing, modifying, and repairing new and/or existing electrical wiring, circuits, and associated fixtures, controls, and equipment; reading and following wiring diagrams and blueprints to assist with the installation or repair of electrical equipment; utilizing various testing equipment/tools; and determining equipment, supplies and maintenance required. (This experience must be supported by your resume to be creditable.)
For each task in the following groups, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training.
The following statements pertain to Troubleshooting (Electrical).
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Installs, plans, modifies and repairs difficult electrical problems.
3.
Loads and tests new and existing electrical lines, three phase circuits and systems, fixtures, single and multi-circuit controls.
4.
Coordinates electrical protective devices to prevent major damage to electrical cables and switch gear in the event of a major short circuit fault caused by accident or equipment failure.
5.
Monitors electrical circuits for overloads and makes recommendations for corrections.
6.
Investigates work related problems.
The following statements pertain to Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic).
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
7.
Serves as a technical and administrative supervisor exercising full supervisory responsibility over work operations involving the maintenance, repair, modification, renovation, and new construction of various building components.
8.
Establishes work priorities and deadlines for maintenance or projects on the basis of general work schedules, methods and policies established at higher staff levels.
9.
Coordinates work with Electric Utility Companies and plans for emergency shutdowns when services are at a minimum use.
10.
Participates in Engineering project planning meetings on methods of adding new loads and circuits, lighting, intercoms, nurses' call systems, intrusion alarms, fire alarms, additional hospital equipment and additional transformer capacity.
11.
Plans work schedules of operations for subordinates, work orders, repair parts and material
to assure that the necessary manpower, equipment, and material are always available for continuous operation.
to assure that the necessary manpower, equipment, and material are always available for continuous operation.
The following statements pertain to Electrical - Knowledge of electrical equipment, components, instruments, and systems, including their design, installation, testing, uses, repair, or maintenance.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
12.
Interprets and applies building plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams, electrical schematics, and engineering diagrams.
13.
Reads and understands technical publications and installation and maintenance manuals.
14.
Exercises a full range of supervisory control over all employees to accomplish daily workload and long-range objectives.
15.
Supervises journeyman electricians, maintenance mechanics, electrical workers, maintenance workers in the electrical Unit.
16.
Supervises maintenance and repair of all medical center elevators.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE DOCUMENTATION REMINDER - In order to receive appropriate preference consideration, you should submit proper documentation if you are claiming eligibility for veteran's preference, which includes a copy of your DD-214 (member copy 4 or earlier version that shows character of service). Applicant's claiming 10-Point preference should also submit an SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference along with the required documentation listed on the SF-15 form (such as verification of service-connected disability percentage).
RESUME REMINDER- Your resume must include the following information for each job listed:
Job title
Duties (be as detailed as possible)
Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail.
Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.