Operations Supervisor

Summary

Incumbent uses own initiative in subordinate's work planning and scheduling for; boiler plant, water treatment systems, Healing and Air Conditioning, and plumbing operation and maintenance. Planning consists of work assignments; maintenance assignments; and scheduled dates and procedures for State and Federal inspections of boiler and water treatment systems; number of employees required to perform maintenance tasks.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

This position is open to all appointables

Duties

Work Direction: Organizes, coordinates and directs work tasks and personnel of the HVAC, Plumbing/Pipefitting and Boiler Plant Shop Sections. Work assignments and goals are defined as to deadlines, methods, safety requirements, and the expected standards for the completion of assignments.

Directs work in a manner that will promote efficiency, quantity and quality while motivating unit employees by informing and listening to why and what is the best possible means of accomplishing required tasks.

Selects, orders, and delivers equipment and material to work site in a manner that will not disrupt work in progress. Review and analysis of work is made prior to and as work progresses. Production costs and personnel utilization records may be required to spot problems in resources utilization.

You must have experience or general knowledge of Steam generation and distribution, Plumbing and Pipefitting, and General Equipment Systems.

Initiates and monitors both service and maintenance contracts are to assure that the performance of contractors meets requirements of the contract specifications and VA standards.

Acts as a technical advisor, subject matter expert, regarding the operation, effectiveness, maintainability, serviceability, and utilities, space, and environmental requirements of equipment, including their interrelationships with other equipment and the physical plant.

Expected to perform as a competent, skilled journeyman.

Actively and continually develops, maintains and applies up-to-date knowledge ability and skills through on-the--job training and experience.

Performs other related duties as assigned and may be required to become familiar with some of the basic functions, procedures, methods and skills of other related work functions and assist in these functions in the absence of personnel, to the extent of the employee's capabilities.

Relied on to independently handle many of the unprecedented technical problems without assistance.

Work Direction: Organizes, coordinates and directs work tasks and personnel of the HVAC, Plumbing/Pipefitting and Boiler Plant sections. Work assignments and goals are defined as to deadlines, methods, safety requirements, and the expected standards for the completion of assignments.

Directs work in a manner that will promote efficiency, quantity and quality while motivating unit employees by informing and listening to why and what is the best possible means of accomplishing required tasks.

Selects, orders, and delivers equipment and material to work site in a manner that will not disrupt work in progress. Review and analysis of work is made prior to and as work progresses. Production costs and personnel utilization records may be required to spot problems in resources utilization.

Administration: Incumbent has the full range of responsibility over the HVAC, Plumbing/Pipefitting and Boiler Plant sections : schedule and approve leave, assign work, determine training needs, promote, reassign form one of the areas within the unit to another within the unit, handle complaints and grievances within scope of responsibility, and see that safety standards of medical center are observed.

Supervisor reviews all activities periodically to ensure that work and unit policies comply and complement those of the medical center and Engineering Service.

Plans and schedules the use of employees on a week to week or month to month basis establishing deadlines priorities and work sequences while adhering to engineering's deadlines.

Coordinates work with other shops to complete projects within preset time frame.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4: 30 pm

Position Description Title/PD#: Operations Supervisor/PD037630

Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Authorized

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Telework: Ad-Hoc as determined by the agency policy

Requirements

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

You may be required to serve a probationary period

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 . 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)

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 05/02/2025.

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 .

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

Cost Benefit Analysis

Customer Service (Clerical/Technical)

Employee Development

Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair

Follow Directions

Inspect

Interpersonal Skills

Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)

Organizational Performance Analysis

Troubleshooting (Electronic Equipment)

Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment

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: This position requires walking, standing, bending, sitting, crawling and climbing. Incumbent must have good vision, with or without glasses. May lift or carry tools, equipment, ladders, scaffolding, parts and supplies up to 50 pounds. May occasionally lift and carry items over 50 pounds.

Working Conditions: Incumbent may work from ladders, scaffolding, and/or hydraulic platforms. This position requires working in uncontrolled environments, in inclement weather conditions, and in confined or uncomfortable spaces. Many work sites are hot, dirty, dusty, greasy, poorly lit, cramped and with unpleasant odors. Occasionally is subject to possible dangerous working conditions including exposure to hazards normally encountered in the hospital trades and various types of infections. May be subject to electrical shock and/or electrical burns, cuts, bruises, and strains. Required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment as necessary to accomplish assigned tasks in a safe manner.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Receiving Service Credit or 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 at .

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 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.

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Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

Resume

The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please make sure you have included other documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), documentation to support Veterans Preference claims, or ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees). You will not be contacted for additional information.

Cover Letter

DD-214/ Statement of Service

Disability Letter (Schedule A)

Disability Letter (VA)

License

OF-306

Other (1)

Other (2)

Other (3)

Performance Appraisal

Professional Certification

Resume

Separation Notice (RIF)

SF-15

SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action

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Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit .