The Electrician Leader is located in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans. Health Administration (VHA), at the West Los Angeles Medical Center. PLEASE NOTE: Due to system updates, this job opportunity announcement will close early on 09/26/2025. Applications received by 11:59 pm ET on 9/26/2025 will be reviewed and referred to Hiring Managers, if found eligible and qualified.
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: Ability to Lead or Supervise Ability to Use and Maintain Hand Tools (Electrical Work) Ability to Use Electrical Drawings Knowledge of Electrical Equipment Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic) Theory and Instruments (Electrical, Electronic) Used in Shop and Trade Practices Troubleshooting (Electrical) 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.
Installs, repairs, maintains and calibrates a wide variety of electrical equipment. Submits recommendations for mediation to existing equipment to improve overall operations. Relays work instructions received from supervisor to unit workers. Initiates work by designating individual workers to begin immediate tasks. Provides on-the-job training as necessary. Establishes and maintains control over work operations. Assures production output for safe, efficient, effective and economical accomplishment. Ensures that material room has enough electrical material available for workers and tools are available. Adjusts plans, assignments, and methods as necessary to accomplish the work, such as: providing technical instructions and guidance when problems arise; hence, plans work to keep all employees on the work crew engaged. Coordinates with supervisor to ensure proper, current technical data are available. Arranges for required plans, blueprints, materials, tools, and needed stock is obtained from supply locations. Monitors use of parts, components, and new materials for proper application and handling. Reviews reports of deficiencies and items with supervisor to assist in determining if procedures or processes need to be revised or determining if workers are doing the work incorrectly or need additional training. Work Schedule: 08:00 AM to 04:30 PM Position Description Title/PD#: Electrician Leader / 129090 Physical Requirements: This position requires walking, standing, bending, sitting, crawling and climbing. Incumbent must have good vision with or without glasses. Incumbent shall be able to lift 50 pounds or more.