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Electronics Mechanic Supervisor

Department of Veterans Affairs
Veterans Health Administration
Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System

Summary

The primary function of the position is to serve as a professional advisor assisting, providing instructions, training, or answering questions regarding work procedures and directives as it relates to the installation, repairs, maintenance of machinery located in the kitchen, canteen, industrial laundry including tunnel washers and dryers, conveyor systems, air compressors, engine and hydromantic dynamometers, etc. including oversight and coordination of the operations efforts of contractors.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
04/14/2026 to 05/04/2026
Salary
$35.58 - $41.58 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WS 10
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Biloxi, MS
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
CBST-12912683-26-TM
Control number
865044800

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Clarification from the agency

This vacancy is open to current permanent VA Nationwide employees, CTAP/ICTAP eligibles, and other Status Eligible Applicants-see Hiring Paths for more information.

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Duties

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  • Receives and establishes work schedule and plans to accomplish mission of performing recurring and non-recurring maintenance and repair, and preventive maintenance on all equipment and systems assigned to the General Mechanic Shops.
  • Establishes deadlines and priorities based on general work schedules, methods, and policies.
  • Recognized as the subject matter expert and stays abreast on state-of-the-art technologies of laundry and kitchen equipment and of new and emerging of the market technologies.
  • Continually evaluates and improves operational effectiveness by studying the work structure and methods, examines various alternatives and recommends changes.
  • Attends meetings in making long- and short-range plans for operation and repair of equipment.
  • Ensures that work supplies, tools, plans, equipment, and any other materials necessary for the satisfactory completion of assignments are present and/or ordered.
  • Instructs and ensures workers use shop equipment safely and properly.
  • Be alert to detect and correct any unsafe conditions.
  • Independently directs the work of journeymen Electronic Mechanics, Industrial Equipment Mechanics, Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanics, and Laundry Equipment Mechanics.
  • Promotes customer satisfaction with quality and timely work.
  • Provides supervision, training, and guidance on repair of all equipment.
  • Possess knowledge and practical skills in assembly disassembly, troubleshooting, repair and/or maintenance and proper operation on equipment (such as ceiling lifts, dishwashers, tunnel dryers, automatic spread feeders, dental and vacuum pumps, medical air compressors, food carts, generators and heavy equipment).
  • Provides technical guidance and monitoring using blueprints, sketches, diagrams, pamphlets, technical orders, bulletins, and other oral and written directives.
  • Responsible for ordering supplies, materials, equipment, and tools necessary to accomplish required work.
  • Must adhere to fire, safety, and security requirements.
  • Participate in the interviewing of job applicants, recommends of selection of new hires for shop, orients new employees, position descriptions, performance standards, safety practices, shop policy and leave policies.
  • Monitor progress of probationary employees and makes recommendations on retention or termination.
  • Observes work performance and plans and administers on-the-job training.
  • Responsible for initiating disciplinary action, documenting and counseling employees, recommend reprimands, admonishments, and employee terminations.
  • Evaluates employee performance, counsel employees on ratings and recommends corrective action on any area requiring improvement.
  • Recommends personnel actions requests for promotion, reassignment, and incentive awards.
  • Approves annual leave and sick leave for employees.
  • Maintains subsidiary time and attendance records on subordinate employees.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm, subject to change based on the needs of the facility.
Position Description Title/PD#: Electronics Mechanic Supervisor/PD035150
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

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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
  • Subject to background/security investigation
  • Pre-employment physical required
  • Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
  • Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
  • Possess a valid, unrestricted State driver's license, and have a safe driving record.
As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:
  • your performance and conduct;
  • the needs and interests of the agency;
  • whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
  • whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 05/04/2026.

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
  • Electronics
  • Ingenuity
  • Lead or Supervise
  • Test Equipment - Electronics
  • Troubleshooting (Electronic Equipment)
  • Use and Maintain Hand Tools (Electrical Work)


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: Supervises work primarily at the main Biloxi campus of the VA Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System, but may be required from time to time to travel tot he outpatient clinics located in Mobile, AL, Pensacola, Eglin, and/or Panama City Beach, FL to conduct and/or supervise random maintenance repair or emergency repairs.

Electronics workers frequently lift and carry, unassisted, items weighing up to 45 pounds. They are sometimes required to lift and carry items weighing more than 50 pounds with the help of weight handling equipment or with assistance from other workers. The work requires frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, reaching, and stooping. Climbing and working in high places may be required. Some work may require the aid of magnifying lenses, eye loops, and microscopes to accomplish repairs on miniature components.

The working conditions during normal time and overtime hours will be in uncontrolled environments from ladders, rooftops and confined spaces and scaffolding. Occasionally, he/she will be subject to very uncomfortable and possibly dangerous working conditions, exposure to hazards and various types of infections normally encountered in hospitals or other medical facility builds.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

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.

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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

Narrative responses are not required at this time. If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview. Your resume and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.

For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility requirements, please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitions document.

Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.

It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.

Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.

Veterans Health Administration

OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate whole health care to Veterans?

The Mississippi Gulf Coast is a great place to live and work! You'll find picturesque, white-sand beaches lining the Gulf of Mexico, exciting, fun-filled outdoor activities to include boating, fishing and championship golf courses, taste-tantalizing cuisine, plentiful shopping, and must-see cultural attractions. Mississippi's Gulf Coast also features unlimited stakes gaming, top-name entertainment, and spectacular stage shows you won't want to miss. With a unique combination of attractions that will please everyone, Mississippi's Gulf Coast is undoubtedly "the" place to live and work!

Agency contact information

Thadeus Murphy
Phone
832-314-2373
Email
Thadeus.Murphy@va.gov
Address
Biloxi VA Medical Center
400 Veterans Avenue
Biloxi, MS 39531
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