This position has full supervisory responsibility over the work operations and employees of the Grounds Crew section of Maintenance and Operations department in Facilities Management Service (FMS) Line of the Corporal Michael J Crescenz VA Medical Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Duties

Determines the action necessary in the development of and completion of all tasks; Performs scheduling of inspections and surveillance of materials, methods, and equipment used in construction; Reviews and analyzes records and reports of work production, costs, and equipment and staff resource utilization to evaluate progress and to control or reduce costs; Considers situations, and events which influence the work of the Facility Site Services section, and makes the necessary adjustments to ensure work is effectively completed; Reviews contractor's activity plans, specifications, and cost estimates; Develops contracting packages; Makes routine decisions regarding the execution of policy; Plans, schedules and sets priorities for work assignments; Establishes performance standards and evaluates the performance of subordinate leader and employees; Determines the training needs of subordinates and makes arrangements; Supports and explains management programs to subordinates to include safety, preventative maintenance, and education programs; Plans, coordinates, and supervises all snow removal operations on the facility during the winter seasons; Operates various gasoline powered equipment and assorted hand tools for the purpose of grounds keeping; Completes planting, cultivating, feeding, weeding, trimming, and watering flowers and trees; Operates snowplows, snow blowers, salt spreaders, pickup trucks, and utility vehicles; Moves furniture and supplies; Uses pressure washer to clean side walls, walkways, and equipment; Has practical knowledge of grounds/roads maintenance, equipment maintenance, snow removal, gardening, excavation, study, etc. Performs other duties as assigned. NOTE: Onsite parking is not available. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday; 8:00am - 4:30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): No approved

Requirements

Qualifications

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK CONDITIONS: The work involves very heavy physical effort when moving furniture (lifts up to 100 pounds), handling 60-pound bags of salt, and operating the jackhammer. The work is mostly outside and in all kinds of weather (sunshine, rain, sleet, snow, etc.) for long periods of time. There is danger of objects and debris when operating power mowers and trimmers and there is a possibility of cuts and bruises. Special care and safety equipment must be used to avoid serious injuries. During winter season, there is exposure to temperatures below 32 degrees F when performing snow removal duties. During summer season, there is exposure to temperatures above 90 degrees F. 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: Ability to Supervise (Screen Out) Work Practice (includes keeping things neat, clean and in order) Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprints) Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Dexterity and Safety 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 Corporal Michael J Crescenz Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center 3900 Woodland Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19104 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]