This position serves as a Supervisor Utility System Repairer - Operator within the Boiler and Chiller Plant Operations Unit at G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center. DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation.

Duties

As a Utility Systems Repairer Operator Supervisor, you will: Conduct periodic inspections to ensure safe work practices. Analyze work related problems and take corrective action within his/her level of authority to solve the problem. Experience with controlling air handlers, hot water reheat systems, and chilled water system. Research parts and material resource and costs. Plan budgetary needs based on replacement and additional equipment, specific projects, and contracted services. Experience with maintenance and repair of Boilers Systems, Chillers Systems, Natural Gas System, Steam and Chill Water Distributing System, Fuel Oil System, Fire Alarm System, Medical Gas System, Elevator System, Emergency Generators, Potable water pumping/distribution systems, battery back up systems (inverters and uninterruptible power supplies), HVAC systems. Oversee the efficient and effective operation and management of maintenance and repair program for high-pressure steam boilers. Oversee the efficient and effective operation and management of maintenance and repair program for the central plant air conditioning system. Identifies and records electrical and mechanical statuses throughout a utility plant. Draft Medical Center and Engineering Service policies and procedures. Prepare documents required to procure proper materials, services, equipment, and tools to accommodate a fully operational section. Experience with Boilers, pumps, condensate tanks, deaerator tank, valves, and steam piping. Administer a continuing education and training program including instruction as to the proper use of safety devices and safe work habits and personal protective equipment. Prepare procurement documents and establishes procurement priorities to meet the needs of scheduled work and emergencies. Ensure the proper and efficient use of resources while motivating the employees in the section to perform as an effective team. Assist with scheduling maintenance and coordinating utility and equipment shutdown. Reviews final plans and specifications for construction feasibility and practical installation. Performs inspections and interprets findings to determine corrective action. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, subject to change based on the needs of the facility Position Description Title/PD#: Utility Systems Repairer-Operator Supervisor/PD842480 Physical Requirements: Work is performed inside and outside (heat, cold, under and outside of buildings). Installation, inspections and repairs are often made under dirty noisy conditions. They are frequently exposed to the danger of electrical shock, strains, cuts, bruises, burns and infections and asbestos containment areas.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• May serve a probationary period
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 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 Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal SupervisionEquipment Assembly, Installation, RepairInterpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)MaterialsMeasuring 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address GV Sonny Montgomery VAMC 1500 East Woodrow Wilson Drive Jackson, MS 39216 US
• Name: Erica Guldenzopf
• Phone: 309-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]