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Summary The position is located in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), at the VA San Diego Healthcare System, VA Medical Center San Diego in the Engineering Service/Maintenance and Repair, HVAC/Refrigeration Shop. The primary purpose of the Supervisor, HVAC/Refrigeration Shop is to serve the Veteran through the supervision of the maintenance and repair functions of the HVAC/Refrigeration and equipment systems throughout the VA San Diego Healthcare System. Responsibilities The incumbent serves as the full-time Maintenance Supervisor over the assigned HVAC Refrigeration Shop, and reports to the Maintenance Controls Manager. The Maintenance Supervisor will supervise journeyman level personnel associated with the following trades: Maintenance leader, Maintenance Mechanic, and AC Equipment Mechanics at the GS-IO grade level. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Incumbent will be the Engineering Service contracting officer representative (COR) on all maintenance and repair HVAC/Refrigeration and equipment systems at the VA San Diego Healthcare System. This position essentially assigns and administers the Medical Center's electrical and electronics technical staff, contractors, and vendors. Incumbent will be responsible for the buildings and associated systems, including preventative maintenance, repairs, installations, alterations, and renovations covered by the Maintenance Unit; and to ensure the quality of work that is produced by contractors and shop personnel through the use of inspections, on the spot checks, work samples and customer feedback. This requires actively and continually developing and applying up-to-date working knowledge and skills and abilities through on-the-job training, experiences, review and study of technical and engineering publications, codes and standards and other career development and continuing education opportunities. Incumbent is required to keep all work areas clean and secure, observe safe work practices and perform other related duties when assigned. This position may be required to become familiar with different area functions and assist in those functions in the absence of section personnel, to the extent of the employee's competency and ability. Plans the use of subordinate workers, equipment, facilities, materials, on a week-to-week or month-to-month basis; establishes deadlines, priorities, and work sequences, and plans work assignments based on general work schedules, methods, and policies set by higher level supervisors; coordinates work with supporting or related work functions controlled by other supervisors; determines the number and types of workers needed to accomplish specific projects; redirects individual workers and resources to accomplish unanticipated work; informs sources to accomplish unanticipated work; informs higher level supervisors of the need to revise work schedules and re-estimate labor and other resources; and participates with supervisors in the initial planning of current and future work schedules, budget requests, staffing needs, estimates, and recommendations as to scheduling projected. Investigates work related problems such as excessive costs or low productivity and determines causes; implements corrective actions within authority to resolve work problems; and recommend solutions to staffing problems, engineering requirements, and work operations directed by other supervisors. Plans and establishes overall leave schedule; determines training needs of subordinates and arranges for its accomplishment, sets performance standards, and make formal appraisals of subordinate work performance, and initiates recommendations for promotion or reassignment of subordinates. Incumbent is a first line supervisor over the HVAC/Refrigeration/Equipment Shop, supervising grades ranging from WLIO to WG-IO. Responsible for journeyman and tradesman workers of varying, unrelated trades and/or crafts. Possesses strong communication and writing skills and a broad knowledge of hospital operations. Works with higher level supervision to determine how many assignments can be done concurrently or which must be delayed and the number/type of employees needed, considering skills and personnel available to do the work and the availability of materials and equipment required. Plans and schedules work, considering factors such as the types of projects involved, materials needed, weather, disruption to patient care, disruption to medical center business, coordination, manpower availability, and priorities as set by higher level of supervision. Responsible for the continuous and effective operation of the work order system, evaluates time and materials, records materials and services used and ordered, and implements and operates an effective preventive maintenance program for the assigned unit(s). Maintains the critical HVAC Refrigeration and Equipment systems of the medical center. Responsible for performance of personnel, both in quality and quantity, as well as promptness in meeting emergency situations. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:00am - 2:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Supervisor/PD12067-O Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background/security investigation Pre-employment physical required Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/25/2024. 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 Supervise Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading) Lead or Supervise Use 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: Standing, walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing and crawling are required. Work may be performed in cramped or awkward positions. Lifts objects weighing from 20-50 pounds, and upon occasion, in excess of 50 pounds. May work from ladders, scaffolding, and/or hydraulic platforms. Position requires working in uncontrolled environments, in inclement weather conditions, and in confined or uncomfortable spaces. Many work sites are hot, dirty, dusty, greasy, poorly lit, cramped and with unpleasant odors. Occasionally subject to possible dangerous working conditions including exposure to hazards normally encountered in the hospital trades and various types of infections. May be subject to electrical shock and/or electrical burns, cuts, bruises, and strains. Required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment necessary to accomplish assigned tasks in a safe manner. Works in an asbestos containing environment. Works both in and outdoors. Frequently exposed to drafts, changing temperatures, dust, grease, heat, fumes, and noise. Works in bad weather in mud or snow and in wet or icy areas. Incumbent will be working near high voltage electrical switch gear as part of their job duties. Subject to cuts, burns, chemical irritations, or bruises. Education No Education Requirements Additional Information Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.