The incumbent, referred to as the Operations Supervisor, is the working supervisor of the Operations Unit of the Maintenance and Operations Section of the Engineering Service, under the supervision of the Maintenance and Operations Supervisor. He or she exercises full control over both the physical plant (Boilers and Chillers) and the Energy Management System.

Duties

The incumbent is responsible for the directing the design, installation, calibration, efficient operation, troubleshooting; repair, preventive maintenance (PM), and periodic overhaul of all boilers, components, chemistry and controls; chilled water units, chemistry and controls; energy management system and peripheral controls; HVAC support systems, components and controls. Qualification as a Utility Systems Repair Operator EPA Certification Determining the shifts worked by the Utility System Operators/Repairers (USRO's) in order to provide 24-hour-a-day, 7-day-a-week coverage, and how and when boilers and chillers are to be operated. Detailed understanding of weather impacts on plant operation is required to make informed decisions that can have significant impact on hospital functions. Able to project prolonged outages where annual preventive maintenance can be fit into the operational schedule. Maintains control of plant inventories such as water treatment chemicals and salt. Predict consumption rates to ensure stock is adjusted according to usage. Analyze consumption to perform budgetary forecasting and look for unexpected changes which could signal an impending equipment failure. Maintains an adequate stock of materials and spare parts by constantly reviewing repair histories, work order trends, and past experience. Plans different types of work including: general repair; preventive maintenance (PM), new construction and installation using both USRO's and contracting labor when required. Assigns work, determines the number and type of workers required, establishes deadlines, sequence, and priorities for each shift to provide full-shift activities and to ensure an equitable distribution between all employees. Coordinates repairs with other shop supervisors for those repairs requiring multidiscipline efforts to complete the work. Participates with other supervisors and engineers in the planning current and future construction projects, budgetary estimates, and scheduling recommendations for new installations and overhauls of pre-existing systems. Provides subordinates with the proper tools to accomplish assigned tasks and responsibilities. Schedules work and assigns corrective work orders and PM orders using AEMS/MERS, or oral and written instructions. Schedules PMs appropriately and diligently reviews work orders Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 0700 - 1530 Position Description Title/PD#: Utility Systems Repairer Operator - Supervisor/PD40004-0 Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 02/23/2024. Interchange Agreement: Applications will be accepted for this position under the Interchange Agreement as outlined in VA Handbook 5005, Part III, Appendix C. This agreement allows for the movement of Title 38 and Title 38 hybrid personnel, who have at least 1 year of full-time continuous service, to apply for competitive service positions. 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 Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading)Ability to Lead or SuperviseTechnical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic) NOTE: Must comply with any EPA certifications and/or requirements. The regulations require technicians to observe practices that minimize releases of refrigerant to the environment and to be a certified technician. YOU MUST UPLOAD AND ATTACH A COPY OF YOUR UNIVERSAL REFRIGERANT CERTIFICATION OR CARD TO YOUR APPLICATION. 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: The USRO frequently works in confined areas in and around boilers and auxiliary equipment. The job can require moderate to strenuous effort and long periods of walking, standing, climbing, bending, and crouching. When performing repairs, they may occasionally work from scaffolds and platforms and may perform strenuous work while standing, sitting, or lying down. Workers frequently lift and carry parts, tools, chemical supplies, or other equipment weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted, and may sometimes be required to move items weighing over that amount with the assistance of other workers or weight handling equipment.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Robley Rex VA Medical Center 800 Zorn Avenue Louisville, KY 40206 US
• Name: Jennifer Henson
• Phone: 678-431-0643
• Email: [email protected]