This position is located in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Mid Atlantic Heath Care network (VISN 6), Hampton VA Medical Center (VAMC), in Engineering. The position provides support for Hampton VAMC and outlying Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs).

Duties

The incumbent is responsible for the Mechanical Shop located within the Maintenance and Operations Section of Engineering Service at the Hampton Veterans Affairs Medical Center. As such, the incumbent is the first line supervisor for subordinate employees within the shop and exercises complete administrative and technical control over the unit. This position oversees repairs to mechanical systems which support over one million square feet of administrative and clinical space. The nearly 400 bed medical facility covers approximately 85 acres including approximately 60 plus buildings. The level of patient care includes general medical, surgical, outpatient, psychiatry, neurology, spinal cord injury, nursing home care, palliative care, domiciliary and a medical research facility. Incumbent works under the direct supervision of the Facilities Operations Specialist Supervisor. Work is assigned on a long-term, as well as on a day-to-day basis. Incumbent receives assignments, orally or in writing. Specific problems are discussed with the Supervisor for extensive and difficult assignments, however, normal, routine assignments are given with reference only to the desired results and time for accomplishment. Work is reviewed principally on the basis of results obtained. Incumbent has considerable latitude in processing work assignments and is normally free to use own judgment and initiative in completing assignments. Incumbent is responsible for the Mechanical Shop's routine functions as well as emergent functions which may occur off regular hours and on weekends and will serve as a primary point of contact for emergent needs Within the scope of the Mechanical Shop's responsibility. The incumbent may assist with the Mechanical Shop Trades in the event of tight deadlines, emergencies, and/or staff shortages. The incumbent also fills in for the Facilities Operations Specialist Supervisor on occasion. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Supervisor/PD025820 Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/18/2023. 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:Applies Technology to TasksCompliance InspectionContracting/ProcurementInterpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)Lead or Supervise 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: Work will involve office work (25%) and physical exertion such as walking, bending, stooping, climbing in utility rooms, crawl spaces, attics, boiler and chiller plants (75%). Such work will require an average amount of agility and dexterity. Responsible for first level supervision of 14 permanent, full time subordinate positions. Assignments involve varied interrelated project and maintenance management tasks in which problems encountered are generally ofa conventional nature but may pose some unusual problems. Work may require employee to make decisions concerning emergency shutdowns or utilities or other vital services during construction. Such shutdowns will be coordinated as effectively as possible to minimize disturbance. Incumbent will be required at times to evaluate existing conditions during maintenance and repair operations and make judgments on site concerning continuation of work. Physical Demands: Project inspections require a great deal of walking, climbing, standing and bending. Inspections may also require carrying of moderate loads such as tools and measuring equipment common to the position. Working Conditions: The incumbent works primarily in an office that is adequately heated, ventilated and lighted; however, he/she may be exposed to hazards common to the maintenance, repair, and construction trades, such as dust, noise and unpleasant odors. The position requires working occasional overtime, in uncontrolled environments, utilizing ladders, heavy equipment, accessing rooftops/crawl spaces, and is regularly exposed to work outside year round in performance of duties. Occasionally is subject to very uncomfortable and possibly dangerous working conditions and exposure to hazards normally encountered in the hospital trades, construction, and various types of hospital related infections.

Education

There is no educational requirement for this position.

Contacts

• Address Hampton VA Medical Center 100 Emancipation Drive Hampton, VA 23667 US
• Name: Michael Schultz
• Phone: 804-274-9694
• Email: [email protected]