High Voltage Electrician Supervisor
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Washington, DC - USA
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Job Summary
The position is in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) Director Utilities and Power Plant Operations Assistant Director Utility Distribution Services Division Distribution High Voltage Electrical Branch High Voltage Electrical Evening Section. The incumbent serves as the Supervisor of the High Voltage Electrical Section and provides supervision and coordination for service requests construction and renovation projects maintenance and repair for the section.
The incumbent ensures the efficient accomplishment of work by subordinates so that new equipment is installed in a way it can be maintained. Coordinates outages with PEPCO to meet the repair needs of each of the AOC Jurisdictions. Reviews and maintains safety equipment and standards for the High Voltage Electrical Section.
This position is essential.
The incumbent is required to report to work during emergencies and inclement weather situations.
The tour of duty will include weekends evenings and holidays on a regular and recurring basis. Tour of duty may be other than Monday through Friday.
Supervisory Responsibilities (60%)
Performs administrative and technical supervisory functions for subordinates. Assigns duties and evaluates performance.
Manages the organizational units budget and workload. Develops performance requirements for subordinates and ensures a mutual understanding of the performance standards. Resolves complaints and grievances as delegated by higher level supervisors.
Assigns work to employees through leader or directly provides technical direction and/or assistance in accomplishing the work.
Observes work in progress investigates work related problems (e.g. excessive costs low productivity workload imbalance and acquisition or development of specialized tools etc.) and determines causes.
Recommends acquisition of specialized equipment and tools. Resolves staffing and work operations problems. Establishes or revises standard operating procedures for the work operation. Initiates proposals for formal disciplinary action as needed.
Inspection Maintenance and Repair of High Voltage Electrical Systems (40%)
Performs troubleshooting maintenance diagnosis inspection repair overhaul and installation of complex electrical distribution equipment and systems including working on energized high voltage equipment.
Diagnoses troubleshoots and determines necessary repair work requiring operation of systems transferring loads dispatching power isolating and/or making safe clearances on above equipment.
Exercises authority in planning directing controlling and coordinating activities. Directs operations through subordinate personnel and contracted services.
Plans schedules and assigns work; establishes and monitors internal controls; and ensures uniform application of regulations policies directives and accepted High Voltage Electrician trade practices.
Instructs and gives on-the-job training in high voltage electrical techniques. Recommends modification and/or replacement of parts that are no longer available through procurement procedures.
Maintains motors control circuits electronic relays emergency generators elevators VFDs and PLC wiring systems lights starters and portable battery-operated emergency lights. Maintains 130-volt D.C. Battery systems and their associated charging systems. Maintains D.C. supervisory and pilot circuits maintains emergency lighting.
Conducts regular surveys and tours to determine existing layout and condition of work areas facility conditions and system operational status.
Troubleshoots electrical components under live conditions. Performs repairs and adjustments that are often complicated by critical tolerance and the extremely delicate nature of the components.
Performs necessary testing maintenance and repair of equipment and the periodic maintenance on such equipment as 15KV vacuum circuit breakers air circuit breakers and all other high and low voltage equipment in various switchgears.
- You must be a U.S. Citizen.
- You must be able to pass a drug test.
- Your resume and question responses must demonstrate the job-related KSAs.
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You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement.
You must meet the selective placement factor required for this position which includes: Ability to Supervise
Welcome Veterans. The Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) gives veterans preference rights in the legislative branch to certain veterans as applied by the Congressional Accountability Act. Veterans preference is applied on this vacancy announcement. If you are a veteran and have been separated under honorable conditions you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility; SF-15 if applicable; and Department of Veterans Affairs documentation of disability if applicable. For more information please visit OPM vet guide
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DRUG TESTING: The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is a Drug Free Workplace. As part of the AOCs suitability assessment a candidate tentatively selected for a position is required to submit to screening for illegal drug use. Satisfactory completion of a drug test is a condition of employment with the Agency. A candidate must test negative prior to being eligible for appointment into a position. We will schedule provide and cover the cost for the drug test.
The selectee(s) under the vacancy announcement for this position is subject to a criminal record check by the U.S. Capitol Police and satisfactory adjudication to be eligible for employment at the Architect of the Capitol.
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This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
Moving expenses are not authorized.
Relocation expenses are not authorized.
Probationary Period-Selectee(s) is subject to the completion of a one-year trial/probationary period regardless of whether or not a trial/probationary period has been completed previously with the Architect of the Capitol or another Federal agency.
This vacancy announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies in any of the jurisdictions of the Architect of the Capitol.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
A variety of health insurance plans; retirement system with investment options; paid holiday; paid sick and annual (vacation) leave; life insurance; incentive systems; subsidized transportation; training and development opportunities etc.
Selected applicant(s) may be eligible to earn a higher annual leave accrual rate credit towards annual leave accrual based on prior non-Federal or uniformed service work experience. The amount of service credit will be based on specialized experience or qualifying experience that is provided on the applicant profile submitted. As such if you are a new employee to the Federal Government or a rehire it is important that you provide a work history that lists all directly related positions held and it must include the dates of employment (month/day/year).
The Architect of the Capitol offers eligible employees opportunity to participate in the Student Loan Repayment Program.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
Manager
