What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor position at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs?
Summary
This position is located in the Engineering Service of the VA Hudson Valley Healthcare System - Castle Point location. The incumbent will be responsible for the overall maintenance of buildings and operation, and maintenance & repair of all utility systems. This responsibility includes the direct supervision of first line supervisors covering all phases of the building trades, with subordinate journeymen grades WG-8 thru 10.
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Duties
Plans, coordinates, directs and oversees station level renovations. Plans, schedules and prioritizes the work assignments for periods of several months to a year and makes recommendations for long range, organizational and operational improvements. Inspects the various projects performed by assigned shops and recommends corrective action to possible problems and matters to be investigated to the Supervisory Engineer. Reviews construction projects to assure adherence to correct design and construction procedures. The planning responsibility assigned to the General Foreman entails the supervision of specialized work units, which must be included in all phases of planning. The incumbent submits manpower, tooling, and material requirements for projects on a five-year cycle. Budget requirements for each unit are identified and prepared on a three-year cycle. Planning for station-level projects and major items of maintenance and repair is done on a one to twelve month cycle for .each unit. Planning in those areas requires the incumbent to schedule work assignments, set deadlines, prepare budget estimates, identify manpower requirements, and ensure the rearrangement and availability of machinery and material to complete all planned projects.
The incumbent is assigned work as general policies and goals. The incumbent develops work methods and procedures, delineates tasks to unit foreman, establishes productivity levels and deadlines. monitors progress and evaluates completed product for content and timeliness.
The incumbent is responsible for seeing to the training needs for employees within his/her section to assure continued up-to-date operations where outside training is required. The incumbent will be assigned the development of training programs for upward mobility positions as they occur.
The incumbent will be assigned the development of projects. He/she will be required to develop and write the scope, requirements, and technical specifications and edit government specifications that apply. He/she will be required to provide technical assistance to the Planning and Design Section.
The incumbent will be responsible for the development and submission of all Service Contracts, as applied to areas under his control. Perform other duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: Full-Time; Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 4:30pm
Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor/PD02407A
Physical Requirements: Work progress, inspections and supervision require regular and recurring physical exertion involving walking, standing, bending, climbing, etc. Management and administrative work is performed in a sedentary office environment.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
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:
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.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
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.
Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.
The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at https://www.opm.gov/.
Receiving Service Credit for 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. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. 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.
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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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
This position is located in the Engineering Service of the VA Hudson Valley Healthcare System - Castle Point location. The incumbent will be responsible for the overall maintenance of buildings and operation, and maintenance & repair of all utility systems. This responsibility includes the direct supervision of first line supervisors covering all phases of the building trades, with subordinate journeymen grades WG-8 thru 10.
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Duties
Plans, coordinates, directs and oversees station level renovations. Plans, schedules and prioritizes the work assignments for periods of several months to a year and makes recommendations for long range, organizational and operational improvements. Inspects the various projects performed by assigned shops and recommends corrective action to possible problems and matters to be investigated to the Supervisory Engineer. Reviews construction projects to assure adherence to correct design and construction procedures. The planning responsibility assigned to the General Foreman entails the supervision of specialized work units, which must be included in all phases of planning. The incumbent submits manpower, tooling, and material requirements for projects on a five-year cycle. Budget requirements for each unit are identified and prepared on a three-year cycle. Planning for station-level projects and major items of maintenance and repair is done on a one to twelve month cycle for .each unit. Planning in those areas requires the incumbent to schedule work assignments, set deadlines, prepare budget estimates, identify manpower requirements, and ensure the rearrangement and availability of machinery and material to complete all planned projects.
The incumbent is assigned work as general policies and goals. The incumbent develops work methods and procedures, delineates tasks to unit foreman, establishes productivity levels and deadlines. monitors progress and evaluates completed product for content and timeliness.
The incumbent is responsible for seeing to the training needs for employees within his/her section to assure continued up-to-date operations where outside training is required. The incumbent will be assigned the development of training programs for upward mobility positions as they occur.
The incumbent will be assigned the development of projects. He/she will be required to develop and write the scope, requirements, and technical specifications and edit government specifications that apply. He/she will be required to provide technical assistance to the Planning and Design Section.
The incumbent will be responsible for the development and submission of all Service Contracts, as applied to areas under his control. Perform other duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: Full-Time; Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 4:30pm
Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor/PD02407A
Physical Requirements: Work progress, inspections and supervision require regular and recurring physical exertion involving walking, standing, bending, climbing, etc. Management and administrative work is performed in a sedentary office environment.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
- Subject to a background/suitability investigation
- Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
- May serve a probationary period
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
- A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
- Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
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:
- Analysis and Problem Solving
- Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair
- Lead or Supervise
- Shop Practices
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.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
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.
Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.
The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at https://www.opm.gov/.
Receiving Service Credit for 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. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. 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.
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.
Read more
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