This position is located in the Engineering Service, at the San Antonio, CBOC's and/or Kerrville campuses of the STVHCS, San Antonio, TX. The primary reason for this position is to serve as a Maintenance Supervisor in the General Maintenance shop as a Unit Supervisor which works under the general supervision of Maintenance and Operations Section, Assistant Chief Engineer and the Branch Chief of Engineering Services, receiving work direction in the form of oral and written instructions.

Duties

Major duties include, but are not limited to the following: The maintenance supervisor assigns, instructs, directs, and reviews all operations and systems. The maintenance supervisor responsibilities are to supervise and manage the maintenance field program such as works for the Lead Motor Vehicle Operators, Motor Vehicle Operators, Visual Information Assistant, Visual Information Specialist, Locksmith, Painters, Carpenters, Maintenance Mechanic, and Maintenance Mechanic Leader serving the majority of the Main Complex 1A Facility at San Antonio, CBOC's and/or Kerrville campuses. Serve as supervisor over the general maintenance team, supervising and managing all assign projects by engineering chief. The incumbent assigns, instructs, directs and reviews all in-house construction projects, operations, and systems. Will assign, direct, and review the work of subordinates, and evaluate their work performance; plan, schedule, and coordinate work operations; solve problems related to the work supervised; determine material, equipment, and facilities needed; explain and gain the support of subordinates for management policies and goals. Plan, coordinate, and direct a variety of related work operations or functions together with assigned construction projects for set for general maintenance team, and effectively coordinate projects with the Operation Team, Asbestos Abatement Team, Electrical Team, Energy Plant System, through the various supervisors and leaders. Plan and schedule work assignments on a long-range basis (e.g., 3 to 12 months) for accomplishment by the unit supervised within schedules and priorities established by higher level management in engineering. Will assign tasks to be performed. Responsible for explaining work requirements, methods, and procedures. Instructs subordinates on new procedures or methods and aids on difficult or new problem areas. Investigate work related problems such as excessive costs or low productivity and determine causes; implement corrective actions within authority to resolve work problems; and recommend solutions to staffing problems, engineering requirements, and work operations directed by other supervisors. Serve as a Contracting Officer' s Representative (COR) on projects as required. Responsible for establishing deadlines, priorities, work sequences and plans work assignments based on general work schedules. Ensure proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are used to perform work by following safety protocols. Provide information and advice to higher level supervisors, management officials and staff organizations of feasibility of work assignments as scheduled, budget estimates and workload data to assist in developing or reviewing proposed long-range schedules and work requirements. May required to participate with superiors in planning conferences and meetings. Maintain a record of each inspection showing the results, any deficiencies noted and their probable cause. Participate with management officials and/or other personnel to develop qualitative and/or quantitative work standards. Determine training needs and arranges for accomplishment of same; sets performance standards and makes formal appraisals of subordinates. Initiate recommendations for promotion or reassignments. Responsible for determining the resource requirements, materials and the number of subordinates and types of skill necessary to accomplish both short and long-range work schedules. Allocates resources and distributes work to groups under incumbent's control. Recommend and participate in the selection of personnel to fill vacancies. Schedule and approve leave of subordinates. Set performance requirements and make formal and informal performance appraisals. Counsels' employees on problems. Adjust informal complaints through discussions with employee and union representatives. Takes informal corrective action on conduct or performance problems. Initiates proposals for disciplinary action where needed. Deal with employees and union representatives on employee suggestions, complaints, grievances, and other matters. Investigate grievances and complaints, resolve them informally and notify superiors of those of a serious nature. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 07:30 am to 4:00 pm Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor/PD000790 Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not authorized Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 08/30/2023. 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: Equipment Assembly, Installation, RepairInterpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)Lead or SuperviseMaterialsMeasuring InstrumentsTechnical PracticesUse 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/Working Conditions: Heavy Lifting/carrying, 45 pounds and over; Pulling hand over hand; pushing; reaching above shoulder; use of fingers; both hands required; walking; standing; crawling; kneeling; repeated bending; climbing, legs only; climbing, use of legs and arms; Both legs required; operation of crane, truck, tractor or motor vehicle; Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4; Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; Hearing (aid permitted). Work is accomplished both inside and outside and is usually dirty, dusty, and sometimes greasy. Employee will be exposed to both high and low temperature environment. Employee's working environment will be both inside buildings and outside buildings and will involve walking, climbing (up to 50 feet), crawling, lifting, and bending.

Education

N/A

Contacts

• Address Audie L Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital 7400 Merton Minter Boulevard San Antonio, TX 78229 US
• Name: VISN 17 SSU USAS Group
• Email: [email protected]