This position serves as the Mechanical Shop Supervisor, covering the following trades: Machining, Pipefitting, Plumbing, and Building Automation Systems (BAS). This shop falls under the general supervision of the Supervisor for Maintenance, Operations, Repair and Readiness (MORR) Section at the Ralph H. Johnson Veterans Affairs Medical Center, its associated Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) and all other locations under its jurisdiction.

Duties

The incumbent is responsible for planning, coordinating, testing, adjusting, balancing, and directing all work performed by the following trades: Machining, Pipefitting, Plumbing, and BAS. Equipment under the purview of this shop includes the following building service equipment: steam distribution systems, hydronic distribution systems, fuel distribution systems, fire suppression generation and distribution systems, domestic water systems, storm drain systems (site and facility), irrigation systems, drain/waste/vent (DWV) systems, and BAS monitoring and control systems. Other non- building service equipment covered includes hood/exhaust systems, residential appliance equipment, eye wash/emergency showers and water treatment and distribution systems. Work will be performed under the general supervision of the MORR Engineer. Incumbent is familiar with and can assign, closeout, manipulate, and transfer data from the work order/PM/equipment inventory systems. This position supervises seven (7) Pipefitters (WG- 10), one (1) Sheet Metal Mechanic (WG-10), two (2) Insulators (WG-09), and one (1) Medical Equipment Repairer- WG 4805-10. The incumbent has full administrative accountability for matters such as attendance, leave, and discipline for subordinate positions. Establishes deadlines of work assignment for all personnel, training, motivating and directing subordinates in testing, adjusting balancing, repair, modification, installation and troubleshooting. The incumbent will plan work assignments based on general work schedules, methods and policies by higher-level supervisors. The incumbent is responsible for responding to and making work assignments to provide first response to trouble calls and/or service calls in a hospital setting. The incumbent works as the primary responder in radio and telephone contact with other facility personnel such as police, administrators, utility system operators and the engineering work order clerks. Incumbent will respond or assign tasks to mitigate problems where his/her abilities and/or experience safely permit. Incumbent makes necessary communications with appropriate personnel on and off station to ensure proper actions are taken to mitigate problems, including any follow-up actions and elevation of issues to higher level decision makers. Work Schedule: Mon -Friday 0730-1600 Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Supervisor/PD113140 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, 10/07/2024. 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: Equipment Assembly, Installation, RepairInterpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)Lead or SuperviseTroubleshooting 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 progress, inspections, and supervision require regular and recurring physical exertion involving walking, standing, bending, climbing, etc. The incumbent must be able to climb and work from ladders. Management and administrative work are performed in a sedentary office environment. Must have good vision; glasses and/or contacts are acceptable.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Ralph H Johnson Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center 109 Bee Street Charleston, SC 29401 US
• Name: Armon Franklin
• Phone: (843) 577-5011
• Email: [email protected]