The Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center is recruiting for one (1) Maintenance Supervisor in the Engineering Service. This supervisor is accountable for two separate occupational trades (Machinist and Industrial Equipment Mechanics with welding skills) at the journeyman level. The Supervisor follows standard procedures and established policies to assure efficient and economical accomplishments of work is done.

Duties

The incumbent has a leadership role in providing management, guidance, and coordination for the repair, maintenance and oversight of Industrial Equipment Mechanic Unit assigned projects. Has full supervisory authority over permanent, contract and staff assigned to the Industrial Equipment Mechanic Unit. Works collaboratively with other facility departments to manage the repair, maintenance or replacement of any mechanical system required to support VHALBHS clinical and administrative operations. Duties include but are not limited to: Skills in instructing, directing, training, planning activities and administering personnel actions for subordinates. Ability to review, update and write Standard Operating Procedures and policies pertinent to the Machinist and Industrial Equipment Mechanics. Ability to perform frequent and periodic inspections of all equipment, including arrangement for outside construction support as required; inventorying and securing of all equipment and supplies in the Industrial Equipment Mechanic Unit. Knowledge to ensure adequate stocks of materials and equipment by inventorying and ordering supplies as necessary. Skilled in scheduling and approving all annual leave as to accommodate workloads. Ability to assign priorities of tasks to subordinates verbally and in writing; ensuring deadlines are met and keeping suspense files of important dates/goals. Knowledge and ability to research and gather data on equipment and materials to prepare specifications, Statements of Work, Independent Government Estimates for ordering supplies, equipment and services required. Ability to administer performance evaluations, as appropriate, for all employees under supervision; preparing performance plans for all subordinates and developing annual performance appraisals; participating in the selection of employees to fill vacant positions; providing recommendations for promotion or reassignment of subordinates. Ability to initiated disciplinary actions where appropriate and effectively maintain good discipline. Skilled in the interpretation of specifications, drawings, memos, catalogues and operating manuals for subordinates. Ability to follow-up on delayed delivery of materials, equipment repair, defective supplies or other conditions slowing down work or which will cause deadlines not to be met. Ability to conduct studies of staffing requirements, work assignments, equipment needs and unscheduled leave usage. Skilled at keeping an afterhours callback/response list of employees for irregular or emergency situations. Ability to certify time and attendance reports. Knowledge, skill and ability to carry out special assignments, as delegated, and perform any other related duties that may be assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday / 7:00AM - 3:30PMPosition Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor/PD14306O Physical Requirements: Incumbent must have the ability to work from ladders, platforms, and scaffolding in overhead positions that will require working at arm's length or in stretched, cramped, or other such awkward positions. May also work at benches, at upright equipment or while material is being supported, requiring considerable bending, stooping, or prolonged standing. Occasionally, incumbent may be required to lift and carry items that weigh up to fifty (50) pounds. When necessary, incumbent will need to wear a self-contained breathing apparatus. Working Conditions: The incumbent works around potentially hazardous mechanical and electrical equipment, steam systems and compressed gases. He/she must exercise caution while with and around drill presses, lathes, acetylene torches, arc welders, hydraulic presses, milling machines, pipe threaders, power sewer machines, pressure washers, band saws and other shop equipment and tools. He/she may be exposed to high humidity and temperatures for extended periods. He/she could work in confined spaces and in cramped positions during repair and maintenance of medical center equipment and utility systems.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 08/21/2023. 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: IngenuityLead or SupervisePlan and organize 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:

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Long Beach VA Medical Center 5901 East Seventh Street Long Beach, CA 90822 US
• Name: Derek Norman
• Phone: 562-826-8000 X5488
• Email: [email protected]