This position serves as the Operations Supervisor for Engineering Service, at the Alexandria VA Health Care System (AVAHCS) in Alexandria, LA, with responsibility for the engineering Operations. Engineering Operations Section provides direction and oversight of AVAHCS's Boiler Plant, Chiller Plant, and utility systems.

Duties

Duties include, but are not limited to: Performs full administrative and managerial responsibilities for planning, staffing, budgeting, developing, and effectively managing the facility utility systems in accordance with goals/objectives set forth by the Chief, Engineering Service. Initiates, molds and sets policy, procedures, standards and goals for the Engineering Program. Develops and applies an internal program of management review, appraisal, and improvement. Establishes priorities which recognize and incorporate budget and manpower constraints. Provides for formal and on-the-job training and instruction for the staff. Coordinates engineering activities with other administrative and clinical Service Lines in the medical cener. Advises Engineering Leadership daily of any problems with major critical equipment, overtime needs, or problems with resource acquisition or allocation. Performs per-technical reviews of utility systems equipment; has responsibility for site preparation cost estimates, equipment space and utility needs, and ensuring compatibility with existing equipment. Maintains close liaison with other department executives and with discipline-specific leadership. Conducts and directs special studies and analyses of complex problems relating to equipment utilization, organizational alignment, and other areas of concern to Facility Leadership. Develops solutions and resolves departmental problems, following the overall policies and regulations of the Department of Veteran Affairs. Maintains constant surveillance of Engineering compliance with standards of the Joint Commission and other accrediting and regulatory agencies. Ensures and maintains safety and compliance within the boiler and chiller plants. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., subject to change based on the needs of the facility. Position Description Title/PD#: Utility Systems Operator Supervisor/PD06124O 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, 11/20/2023. 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: Dexterity and SafetyEquipment Assembly, Installation, RepairInterpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading)Lead or SuperviseMeasuring InstrumentsOperation of Equipment/MachineryTechnical Practices 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 (45 pounds and over), heavy carrying (45 pounds and over), straight pulling (1 hour), pulling hand over hand (1 hour), pushing (1 hour), reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, both hands required, walking (4 hours), standing (4 hours), crawling, kneeling (.5 hours), repeated bending (1 hours), climbing, legs only (1 hours), climbing, use of legs and arms, both legs required, 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, specific visual requirement (20/50), ability to distinguish basic colors, hearing (aid permitted), specific hearing requirement (able to hear alarms and warning shouts), emotional/mental stability under stress, ability to wear respirator, ability to work at heights or in elevated environments, ability to wear safety shoes. Environmental Factors: Outside in inside, excessing heat and cold, excessive humidity, excessive noise, (intermittent), constant noise, dust, fumes, smoke, or gases, solvents (degreasing agents), grease and oils, electrical energy, slippery or uneven walking surfaces, working around machinery with moving parts, working on ladders or scaffolding, vibration, working closely with others, working alone, protracted or irregular hours of work, working in confide spaces.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Alexandria VA Medical Center 2495 Shreveport Highway Pineville, LA 71360 US
• Name: Cynthia Rowe
• Phone: 717-205-7996
• Email: [email protected]