This position is located in Altoona VA Medical Center's (MC) Facility Service. The incumbent is responsible for the 24 hours a day operations, maintenance, and repair of the boiler plant, MC grounds maintenance, and fleet operations. They are also responsible for the general administrative management, reporting, and technical supervision of Boiler Plant Operators, Motor Vehicle Operators (MVOs), Automotive Workers, Labor/MVOs, and Transportation Assistant.

Duties

Major duties include, but are not limited to: Provides technical and administrative supervision and work coordination of the Boiler Plant and Garage sections of Facilities Services. Responsible for the around the clock boiler plant operations for the medical center (MC); ensure all steam pressure and boiler generated heat is delivered to all buildings on the MC campus. Responsible for all grounds maintenance at the facility; includes all landscaping, mowing, flower beds, snow removal, etc., and operation of any heavy equipment necessary to task completion. Response for fleet operations; includes the purchase, maintenance, and disposition of all vehicles. Oversees scheduling of all fleet maintenance and repairs, developing usage reports, accident reporting, obtaining damage repair estimates, working with agencies and insurance companies as required. Ensure all necessary scheduled and unscheduled preventative maintenance and repairs are performed in the boiler plant and its ancillary equipment, on medical center grounds and its associated engineering and construction equipment, as well as, medical center fleet. Responsible for developing and maintain a comprehensive preventive maintenance and repair program and associated record keeping utilizing the Automated Engineering Management System (AMES) program, as well as, maintaining accurate equipment histories, inventories, evaluating and assigning work orders, assisting subordinates in setting work priorities. Explains and gains support of subordinates to meet the goals and objectives of government wide programs and policies, i.e., labor-management relations, equal opportunity, and deal effectively with employees and union representative on employee suggestions, complaints, grievances, and other matters. Oversees contracts and contractors to ensure the work is performed to specification and in accordance with the Federal and VA Acquisition Regulations. Evaluates proposals to ensure the bidders are competent to perform to the contract and that the bids are within reasonable guidelines. Work Schedule: 7:30am-4pm, Monday - Friday Position Description Title/PD#: Boiler Plant Operator, Supervisor/PD017850 Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): 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, 03/08/2024. 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 SupervisionAbility to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Other Than Blueprint Reading)Dexterity and SafetyKnowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc.Operation of Job Family Specify Equipment, Machinery, etc.Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic)Use of Measuring Instruments 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: Work is performed both inside and outside, exposure to sun, rain, snow, and cold weather will occur. Physical endurance is required to withstand the demands of walking, climbing, crawling, stooping, etc., and whenever evaluating, or inspecting work tasks, all involved must have good hearing and eyesight, color, and depth perception. Indoor and outdoor work is involved, with most of the work being done indoors. Employee is exposed to varying weather conditions, as well as, hazards of tripping, falling, shock, burns, dust, fluids, chemicals, steam, etc.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address James E Van Zandt VA Medical Center 2907 Pleasant Valley Boulevard Altoona, PA 16602 US
• Name: Carolyn Graham
• Email: [email protected]