***Relocation and/or Recruitment Incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.*** This position is a member of the Engineering Service and is responsible for planning, coordinating, directing working operations for the Maintenance and Operations section of the Engineering Service at the Birmingham VA Medical Center and Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) locations.

Duties

The Maintenance and Operations (M&O) Supervisor provides for the overall administrative management of the M&O Section of the Engineering Service. The work directly involves or substantially impacts the provision of essential support operations to numerous, varied and complex technical, professional, and administrative functions. Work is performed on a broad scope that requires application of engineering principles in a highly complex medical center. The incumbent also has responsibility for managing maintenance activities at associated VA Outpatient Clinics. The employee researches and/or analyzes complex problems, issues, or program requirements related to all facets of engineering and provides expert analysis and advice. The M&O Supervisor must research and provide technical recommendations pertaining to a wide range of national codes and standards (NFPA, OSHA, JCAHO, etc.). Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm Some weekends or Holidays may be required Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance and Operations Supervisor/PD093760 Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May Be Authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/25/2023. 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 Meet Deadline Dates under PressureAbility to Plan and Organize WorkAbility to Supervise through Subordinate SupervisorsAbility to Work with OthersIngenuity (Ability to Suggest and Apply New Methods)Knowledge of Different Relevant Lines of WorkKnowledge of Materials 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 position requires walking, standing, bending, sitting, crawling and climbing. Incumbent must have good vision (with or without glasses). May be required to lift or carry tools, equipment, ladders, scaffolding, parts and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds and may occasionally lift and carry items over 50 pounds. The incumbent may work from ladders, scaffolding, and/or hydraulic platforms. The position requires working in uncontrolled environments, in inclement weather conditions, and in confined or uncomfortable spaces. Many work sites are hot, dirty, dusty, greasy, poorly lit, cramped and with unpleasant odors. Occasionally the incumbent may be subject to possible dangerous working conditions including exposure to hazards normally encountered in the hospital trades and various types of infections. May be subject to electrical shock and/or electrical burns, cuts, bruises, and strains. Required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment as necessary to accomplish assigned tasks in a safe manner.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Birmingham VA Medical Center 700 South 19th Street Birmingham, AL 35233 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]