The Utilities Operations Supervisor of the Operation Section of Engineering at the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center. The Medical Center consist of 40.67 acres, containing a Main Hospital, a Bed Tower. Fisher House and Community Living Center. The function of this position is to assure the efficient and economical operations and maintenance of the Chiller Plant and Boiler Plant and distributed utility systems through good management and resourcefulness.

Duties

Major duties include, but are not limited to: Arrange major and minor repairs associated with the chiller and boiler plants. Monitor and control the handling and disposal of liquid and solid hazardous materials in coordination with Safety Specialist. Supervise various station level contracts and perform final and progress work inspections on all Operations contracts under $500,000.00. Create documents such as Statement of Work, Independent Government Cost Estimates, Responsible Source Lists, and Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans on multiple annual service contracts. Serve a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) on multiple service contracts (must obtain COR certification within 6 months of employment. Analyze vendor proposals and service contracts. Coordinate service calls for replacement or repairs. Acts as the "Water Manager" for the medical center, and oversees compliance of the medical center's water usage with the St. Johns River Water Management District Consumptive Use Permit. Supervises the operation and maintenance of 750,000 gallon water tower and water plant. Maintain records of drinking water testing (must obtain and maintain a Class D drinking water license from the state of Florida within six months of employment). Maintain records of legionella testing, backflow preventer testing, underground storage tank and above ground storage tank testing, monitoring and sampling. Acts as the "Fuel Manager" for the medical center, orders fuel, and ensures that all fuel tanks are in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Trouble shoot malfunctions associated with equipment used to support the chiller and boiler plant operations. Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Operations Supervisor/PD060560 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/18/2024. 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 SuperviseAccountabilityAdministration and ManagementComplianceContract AdministrationContract FormationDecision MakingHazardous MaterialsLeadershipManages ResourcesRisk ManagementTechnical Problem Solving 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: The largest portion of the Operation Supervisors time is spent in the office, but frequent inspections require being out in the inclement weather, checking work in confined spaces and high areas. The Operations Supervisor must be physically able to stand, stoop, turn, crouch, and balance in difficult positions, and carry up to 40 pounds. Incumbent must have the physical ability to supervise the operations of machinery and repairs on the equipment. They must possess the mental and emotional stability to perform the job. The Operations Supervisor must be able to physically climb ladders where the portion of the system being worked on are in hard to reach areas. An annual employee physical is required. Working Conditions: Incumbent maintains a good working environment to encourage subordinates to participate in management goals, and to promote efficient and economical work operations. Organizes, coordinates, and directs work activities of personnel of units within the Operations Section. Assigns, explains, and provides training for work requirements to subordinate supervisors. The work environment involves everyday risks, or discomfort that requires normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, training rooms, and libraries. The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. There may be occasional exposure to moderate risk of discomforts in storage areas or hazardous waste sites.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Malcom Randall Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center 1601 Southwest Archer Road Gainesville, FL 32608 US
• Name: Michael Markham
• Phone: 254-778-4811 X50406
• Email: [email protected]