This position serves as the Contruction Project Team Supervisor to the Chief, Engineering Service for the Atlanta VA Healthcare System (AVAHCS), and is responsible for the overall AVAHCS in-house contruction program.

Duties

Major duties for this position may include (but are not limited to): Determines personnel, materials, equipment, and facilities needed for construction projects. Responsible for all personnel and administrative matters involving the Construction Project Team and the In-House Construction Program. Possesses authority for personnel and administrative actions and administers a variety of management programs such as training, cost reduction, suggestion awards, and quality/quantity control. Assists in the development, implementation, and maintenance of local policies, objectives, and goals related to construction project management. Responsible for the development of a bill of materials (BOM), project layout, and determining manpower requirements required to complete station level construction projects. Responsible for ensuring construction deadlines and production schedules are met. Determines requirements, prepares designs, specifications, and estimates. Provides construction advice to peers, subordinates or non-professional administrators/managers, reviews or directs the review of plans, specifications, and designs, and provides advice to improve such plans and specifications. Directly supervises a work crew consisting of multiple Maintenance Mechanics, Electricians, Pipefitters, and any temporary and/or P&H employees or contractors. Develops work standards, methods, and procedures using established National codes, trade work practices, and VA standard guidelines. Provides direction using written and oral communication techniques as needed. Makes regular and recurring inspections of construction project sites throughout the facility to confirm that work is being completed correctly, and to ensure that all necessary safety guidelines are being met. Prepares detailed cost estimates for use in obtaining project funding. Prepares correspondence, technical reports, estimates, fact sheets, status reports, and schedules as required. Reviews and evaluates shop drawings, samples and material certifications submitted by contractors for contract and performance requirements; recommends approval, rejection, or receipt of submitted contruction project requests. Establishes and maintains current performance standards of supervised employees. Provides a variety of supervisory support to assigned subordinates, including performance evaluation; staffing; creating/updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); and initiates corrective action to potentially include disciplinary action. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday. 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Supervisor/PD071350 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, 05/29/2024. 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 Lead or SuperviseEquipment Assembly, Installation, RepairInterpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)MaterialsMeasuring InstrumentsTechnical PracticesUse and Maintain Tools and Equipment 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 predominantly performed in a temperature controlled, well lit office environement. Incumbent will be expected to walk daily throughout the facility inspecting construction sites. Incumbent may be required to do some moderate to light lifting and/or manual labor in the assistance/preparation of sites for approved construction projects.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Atlanta VA Medical Center 1670 Clairmont Road Decatur, GA 30033 US
• Name: Emerson Mitchell
• Phone: 214-857-3991
• Email: [email protected]