The Utility System Repairer Operator Leader is responsible to lead the service and installation of multiple utility systems, including much of the construction to support the installation of equipment. This lead is a member of the Building Facilities Department within the Engineering Service and is primarily responsible for major renovations at the Medical Center and USRO members provide a vast amount of knowledge and breadth of service to enable complete renovations for healthcare.

Duties

Duties include but are not limited to: Uses their advanced skill obtained through training and experience to lead the lnhouse Construction team activities. Coordinates with supervisor to ensure proper, current technical data are available. Maintains compliance with all VA Directives for Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, and other building systems. Must stay apprised of all current construction codes, means, methods, equipment, and materials for the current state of the practice. Monitors, evaluates, and reports the overall progress for projects and tasks, and will take corrective action as necessary to ensure the projects are completed as intended. Conveys instructions from the Supervisor to unit workers to initiate work by designating assignments and tasks to the appropriate members. Must be aware of the tasks, equipment, materials, and methods needed to ensure project goals are attained using the approved budget for resources and supplies and delivers the tasks within the intended deadline. Uses blueprints and building plans to arrange the materials, tools, and resources to complete assigned projects and tasks. Responsible for obtaining tools, supplies, equipment, and other resources as required to complete the assignments. Work Schedule: Varies. To be determined Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not authorized Position Description Title/PD#: Utility Systems Repairer/Operator Leader (In-House Construction)/PD139300 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Not Authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/10/2023. 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:Ability to Lead or SuperviseEquipment Assembly, Installation, RepairTechnical PracticesUse of Measuring Instruments 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: The work requires frequent, considerable, and strenuous physical exertion such as lifting heavy objects over 50 pounds; long periods of standing, walking or hazardous terrain and environment; crouching or crawling in restrictive areas; and climbing ladders, walls and accessing other hard to reach areas.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Carl T Hayden Veterans' Administration Medical Center 650 East Indian School Road Phoenix, AZ 85012 US
• Name: Anthony Hairston
• Phone: 562-826-8000
• Email: [email protected]