The employee is assigned to the Office of the Chief, Engineering Service, at the Miami VA Healthcare System (MVAHS). The primary purpose of this position is to identify potential equipment problems or related concerns in the delivery of service to the facility..

Duties

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** The employee primary function is to identify potential problems of equipment or related concerns, to assess objectivity cause and scope of problems and their resolutions. Monitor activities designed to assure the desired result has been achieved in a timely manner. Conduct surveillance to follow-up on preventive maintenance and/or services provided by the department to ensure, past problems have been resolved. The employee will identify equipment by category, classification, catalogs and determine operational characteristics and preventive maintenance requirements. Incumbent provides such information together with advisory service concerning operation, preventive maintenance disposal and replacement. Coordinates with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) the receiving of accurate information on Building Services Equipment to enter into the data base. Included but not limited to Building Services Equipment received through construction projects. Additionally, if required, Incumbent will include in the preventive maintenance program. Assist in the review and development of printouts, develops and reviews history of equipment repair and preventive maintenance. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (7:30am 4:00pm) Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Requirements

Qualifications

One (1) year of specialized experience which equipped you with the knowledge, skill, and abilities to perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of this position? To be creditable, this experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-6 grade level in the Federal Service. Examples of qualifying specialized experience includes possessing practical knowledge of the trades and work performed by shops; such as mechanical, electrical or carpentry and the installation, inspection, maintenance and improvement of both the inside and outside of building structures to effectively manage a variety of recurring maintenance, repair and replacement activities on complex equipment and machinery within a multi-building hospital facility. You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Administration and ManagementIndustrial Equipment OperationInterpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)Problem SolvingProcess Control 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. Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary, although some physical effort may be required, e.g., walking, standing, carrying light items such as manuals or briefcases or driving or traveling by motor vehicle For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

Education

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

NOTE: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov).

Contacts

• Address Bruce W Carter Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center 1201 Northwest 16th Street Miami, FL 33125 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]