Utility Systems Operator Supervisor

Summary

This position is located at the Erie Veterans Affairs Medical Center and is organizationally located in Facilities Management Service (FMS) and reports to the Assistant Chief Engineer. The primary purpose of the Utility Systems Operator Supervisor is to plan, supervise, and administer utilities system maintenance, repairs, and improvements throughout this vast medical center.

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Overview

• Accepting applications

• Open & closing dates

03/15/2024 to 03/22/2024

• Salary

$36.69 - $42.76 per hour

• Pay scale & grade

WS 8

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Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

• Erie, PA 1 vacancy

• Remote job

No

• Telework eligible

No

• Travel Required

Not required

• Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

• Appointment type

Permanent -

• Work schedule

Full-time -

• Service

Competitive

• Promotion potential

None

• Job family (Series)

5406 Utility Systems Operating

• Supervisory status

Yes

• Security clearance

Other

• Drug test

No

• Position sensitivity and risk

Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

• Trust determination process

Credentialing

Suitability/Fitness

• Announcement number

CBSZ-12304154-24-MB

• Control number

781920300

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This job is open to

• Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.

• Federal employees

• Competitive service

Current or former competitive service federal employees.

• Federal employees

• Excepted service

Current excepted service federal employees.

• Individuals with disabilities

• Internal to an agency

Current federal employees of this agency.

• Military spouses

• Veterans

Clarification from the agency

This announcement is open to status candidates with first area of consideration given to current permanent employees of the Erie VA. Documentation required to verify eligibility.

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Duties

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am

• 4:00pm

Position Description Title/PD#: Utility Systems Operator Supervisor/PD018890

Major Duties Include but not limited to:

• Provides oversight and ensures compliance with all applicable codes, VA Directives, NFPA, The Joint Commission (TJC), The Long-Term Care Institute (TLCI), ASHRAE, OSHA, and EPA requirements.

• Conducts meetings and conferences to exchange information and coordinate utilities maintenance planning and scheduling with service lines, other FMS personnel, equipment operators, and contractors.

• Estimates materials for repair, improvement projects, maintenance, and station level projects to provide management with budgets estimates and labor mapping for all work.

• Determines the scope of work, work requests, worksite, and hourly performance standards. Analyzes workload and supports medical center needs to establish deadlines, set priorities, and adjusts work assignments to accomplish assigned tasks.

• Manages subordinate staff to assure the facility, and documentation, are in compliance with TJC, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), The Long-Term Care Institute (LTI), American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Sheet Metal and Air-Conditioning Contractors National Association (SMACNA), Unites States Pharmacopeia (USP), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Office of Inspector General (OIG), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), all VA design guide books for applicable trades, VA directives and all codes the regulate the work of the particular trades.

• Responsible for personnel management, such as selection of employees, preparation of position descriptions and performance standards, conducting employee performance reviews and preparing documentation for incentive awards.

• Responsibilities include participation in achieving the goals of labor management relations and EEO programs by dealing with employees and union representatives regarding suggestions, grievances, and disciplinary action.

• Requires emergent response to call backs after normal working hours to triage events and to immediately correct the issue or to limit the impact. Incumbent must develop alternative solutions for unplanned events at a moment's notice.

• Responsible for the operation, maintenance, and repair of utilities system equipment that directly supports patient care. Systems are inclusive of: Central Utility Plant which consists of boilers and chillers along with, feed and transfer pumps, water softeners, air compressors, economizers, deaerator, generator, numerous steam specialties. Critical

electric, electronic and digital boiler plant control system, make-up and exhaust air units, other boiler plant controls and equipment, centrifugal chillers, cooling tower fans, water pumps, electronic and pneumatic controls, variable frequency drives, line starters and electric load centers, and an assortment of additional mechanical equipment. Responsible for

operation and report generation using building automation systems.

• Analyzes critical life safety utilities and associated subsystems for proper maintenance.

• Provides direct input/oversight of preventive maintenance programs for operational and safe effectiveness.

• Provides long range planning for budgeting, oversight of the contracting process, and execution of plan.

• Responsible for the continuous and effective operation of the utilities and resources required to operate the medical center.

• Serves as Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for service, maintenance, and repair contracts.

• Forecasts annual budgetary requirements for contracted utilities related maintenance and service work.

Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not authorized

Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job

• All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.

• 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, 03/22/2024.

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:

• Dexterity and Safety

• Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair

• Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading)

• Lead or Supervise

• Measuring Instruments

• Operation of Equipment/Machinery

• Technical Practices

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: Requires moderate to strenuous effort and long periods of walking, standing, climbing, bending and crouching. Occasionally works from scaffolds and platforms and may perform strenuous work. Frequently lifts and carries tools and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Occasionally required to handle items that weigh more than 50 pounds with the assistance of lifting devises or other workers. Must possess sufficient strength to be able to open/close large valves including those located overhead.

Must be able to enter physically and mentally a 12"x16" manhole to access boiler confined spaces.

Must have the ability to assess equipment/system operating conditions during all hours in often remote locations while working alone and respond with sound judgement and ingenuity to stressful situations. Ability to always maintain a high degree of mental alertness and concentration for up to twelve hours at a time.

Working Conditions: Mainly works indoors but occasionally works outside for short periods of time. Subject to high temperatures, constant noise, rotating machinery, soot, dirt, grease, chemicals, oil and fumes. Subject to cuts and abrasions from the use of tools and equipment and burns from acids, caustics, hot water, steam and contact with boilers.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

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.

Special Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply, including those eligible for hiring under 5 CFR 213.3102(u), Schedule A, Appointment of persons with disabilities [i.e., intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities], and/or Disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more. Contact the Agency Contact for information on how to apply under this appointment authority via the Selective Placement Coordinator.

The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal/VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 85 or more) for this vacancy. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.

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.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

Narrative responses are not required at this time. If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview. Your resume and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.

For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility requirements, please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitions document.

Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.

It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.

Financial disclosure not required.

Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.