Incumbent works as the Supervisor over the HVAC/Pipefitting Shops of Engineering Service for the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center in Augusta, GA, under the supervision of the M&O Supervisor. There are (2) HVAC/Pipefitting supervisors - Uptown & Downtown. This position serves as the first line supervisor and has full administrative control and supervision of all shop personnel.

Duties

Major Duties: Supervise the operations, maintenance and repair of all Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) systems and central chiller plant. Supervise the operations, maintenance and repair of all plumbing fixtures and equipment, underground and interior potable water and sewer utility systems, water main pumps and valves, back flow preventer's, hot water heaters, water filtration and systems to prevent Legionella. Develop a complete Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) program with individual procedures and for all equipment that the HVAC/R & Mechanical Shop is responsible for in accordance with OSHA and VA regulations. Develop a complete Preventative Maintenance (PM) program in accordance with manufacturers recommendations, NFPA, Life Safety Codes and VA regulations. Provides input in the development of construction projects and Non-Recurring Maintenance (NRM) projects. Interprets complex blueprints and specifications and furnish technical details and information if not readily available or understood by subordinates. Develops and ensures shop compliance with a complete Arc-Flash program in accordance with NPFA-70E and VA regulations. Orders materials, and maintains shop inventory based on anticipated workloads, delivery times and projected shortages. Plans overall work schedules and sequence of operations on a daily, weekly, monthly or longer basis to assure an even flow and distribution of work, the expeditious handling of priority work assignments and meeting of schedules and deadlines. Develop and plan annual budgets, statements of work, independent cost estimates and capital equipment replacements. Trains and becomes certified as a Contracting Officers Rep (COR) for section contracts. Conducts life safety inspections and assigns work from such inspections; creates follow-up measures on critical or urgent items identified during inspections and coordinates all needed repairs or maintenance; prioritizes, integrates and coordinates various work activities. Reviews and analyzes production costs and personnel utilization records in order to evaluate work progress, control and reduce costs, evaluates continuing problems and directs necessary corrective actions or changes in work method. Manage employees to include prioritizing and coordinating work activities, investigate and improve low productivity, employee evaluations, disciplinary actions, award recommendations, time & attendance and professional development. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 7:00am - 3:30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK CONDITIONS: Most of the incumbent's duties are sedentary in nature with occasional walking, climbing, stooping, bending, and reaching as required. Work Environment: Work setting involves minimal risks and discomforts but does not require normal safety precautions typical of an office setting. The incumbent can receive irregular exposure to communicable diseases and/or abusive behavior. The incumbent may also be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualifications. For this position, the job element method is used to match what you, the applicant, can do against what the work calls for. Your knowledge, skills and abilities will be compared to the knowledge, skills and abilities (called job elements) needed for success. Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element (WG-2 and higher only; screen-outs are not applicable to WG-1). Applicants who appear to meet the screen out element are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated from consideration. The potential eligibles are rated against the remainder of the job elements. While a specific length of training and experience is not required, your responses to the questionnaire must be supported by detailed descriptions of your experience on your resume. You will be rated on the following Job Elements as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Cost Benefit AnalysisCustomer Service (Clerical/Technical)Lead or SuperviseManages and Organizes InformationManaging Human ResourcesMechanics IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. 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. 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; religious; 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center One Freedom Way Augusta, GA 30901 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]