Electrician Supervisor

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
• Lead or Supervise
• Technical 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.