Summary This position is located in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), VISN 8, at the Bruce W. Carter VA Medical Center, under the Facilities Management Service. The primary duties of the position are to provide This position supervises the building maintenance unit Motor Vehicle unit, Maintenance & Repair Section of the Engineering Service of this Medical Center which includes the following trades and crafts and managing work of outside contractors/vendors performing work beyond the unit. Responsibilities Duties include, but are not limited to: Responsible for the maintenance& repair and preventive maintenance, of the building shell, interior components, Walkways, GSA vehicle fleet and alternative fueling station plan. Will be responsible for the development and implementation of renovation projects which effect his/her Unit. Includes preparation of costs estimates, planning, scheduling and coordinating work as it effects the unit and assists the Genera Maintenance Foreman in coordination of other disciplines on the job site. Provides weekly status reports and agenda for the Chief of Engineering Service project scheduling meeting. Responsible for the maintenance & repair, preventive maintenance, of all pipefitting / plumbing systems, medical gas distribution systems, fire extinguishing systems, water distribution systems, steam distribution systems, hot water producing systems, sanitary sewer system, storm water systems and in some cases chilled water systems used for building cooling. Responsible for the efficient operation of the transportation shop, which consist of approximately 89 vehicles. Technically and administratively responsible for the overall, effective and economical use of personnel, work, materials, equipment, GSA vehicles and methods to meet production goals related to the service unit. Supervisory Statement: A one year supervisory probation period may be required for this position. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30am -4:00pm Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor/PD02811A Physical Requirements: Performs work that requires the ability to use a wide variety of hand and power tools, lifting large heavy articles or assemblies, climbing ladders or scaffolding, maintaining body balance, reaching and pulling, working on overhead items and eye-hand coordination, bend, stoop, crawl and climb, and working in close space. May be exposed to hazards of tripping, falling, cuts, contusions, abrasions. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation 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 Services Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Qualifications 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: Lead or Supervise Plan and organize work 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. Working Conditions: Work will be performed in a shop setting, as well as, throughout the entire Medical Center. It may be performed outdoors and is subject to extreme heat and in inclement weather. May be subject to a variety of hazards, such as: dust, dirt, noise, vapors, fumes, solvents, infectious agents and grease. Physical injury from lifting and handling heavy pieces of construction material and equipment and danger from falling from ladders and scaffolds. Work may require employee to oversee and perform duties in interstitial spaces, crawl spaces, shafts, basements, roof areas, equipment rooms and ceilings. May be exposed to hurricane-force winds at certain times. Education 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.
