The position is located in the Facility Management Service, The incumbent is responsible for all work and personnel in the energy center. The plant is a 24 hour per day operation, which provides vital utility service to the medical center. The incumbent supervises and is responsible for the coordination and accomplishment of all activities of steam production within the energy center.

Duties

Providing direct supervision of ten employees Responsible for the operational planning and coordination of the Energy Center Responsible for the installation of controls for boilers and chillers Responsible for the repair of Energy Center Equipment using maintenance manuals and diagrams Serving as a Contracting Officer Representative Planning and scheduling training in all aspects of Boiler Plant maintenance and safety Determining priorities to insure all critical/non-critical works gets done in a timely manner Ensuring completion of all preventive maintenance work orders within established timeframes Consulting with engineering for technical advice for new construction projects Responsible for the installation of pumps for circulating water Overseeing the repair and rebuilding of valves and controls for boilers, chiller, and pumps Overseeing the repair of Energy Center Equipment by fabrication of pipes, hoses, and metal Overseeing the repair of Energy Center Equipment by ordering the correct parts Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:00am-2:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Utility Systems Repairer-Operator Supervisor (Energy Center Supervisor)/PD010430 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, 10/02/2023. 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: The work requires periods of walking, climbing, and inspections of ramped spaces. At times incumbent is exposed to high places and scaffolding; works at times in "hard hat" areas. Incumbent works inside, outside or both and in enclosed or high quarters/ May be required to work on ladders, scaffold, wet, greasy, dirty, hot, cold, and hazardous areas.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address John D Dingell Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center 4646 John R Street Detroit, MI 48201 US
• Name: Cassandra Barlow
• Phone: 216-408-9680
• Email: [email protected]