Summary This position is located in the Facilities Management Service at VA Philadelphia Healthcare System - Corporal Michael Crescenz VA Medical Center in Philadelphia, PA. The Grounds Supervisor has full supervisory responsibility over the work operations and employees of the Grounds Crew section of Maintenance and Operations department in Facilities Management Service (FMS). Responsibilities Major duties and responsibilities include but not limited to: Planning, scheduling, and setting priorities for work assignments Reviewing and analyzing records and reports of work production, costs, and equipment and staff resource utilization to evaluate progress and to control or reduce costs Establishing performance standards and evaluating the performance of subordinate leader and employees Planning, coordinating, and supervising all snow removal operations on the facility during the winter seasons Providing technical and administrative supervision over subordinates of Grounds Crew under authority delegated by the Chief Engineer Determining the action necessary in the development of and completion of all tasks performed by Motor Vehicle Operators and Laborer Performing a full range of grounds keeping duties including equipment and hand tools maintenance, seasonal grounds maintenance, general landscaping maintenance, etc. Performing all phases of moving furniture and supplies for FMS throughout the hospital and the loading and unloading of construction materials, supplies, and equipment Performing Contracting Officers Representative duties (e.g., reviewing contractor's activity plans, specifications, and cost estimates; developing contracting packages for equipment and supplies; Performing scheduling and layout of operations, and inspection and surveillance of materials, methods, and equipment used in construction Overseeing construction and contracting work and serving as technical authority providing expert advice in the administration of projects contracts that fill under the responsibility of the Facility Site Services Section Monitoring completion of job and equipment maintenance records completely and accurately Participating in formal, partial, and final inspections of site landscaping construction projects Reviewing the performance of maintenance and repair, including preventive maintenance, installation and modification on all equipment utilized by the grounds department Reviewing maintenance, construction, and service contract site work for workmanship, materials, systems testing and general methods of completion and providing written documentation of deficiencies Performing other duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday to Friday; 08:00 a.m. to 04:30 p.m. Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved 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 Pre-employment physical required Subject to background/security investigation 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. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) 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 Physical Effort: Exerts very heavy physical effort when moving furniture (lifts up to 100 pounds), handling 60-pound bags of salt, and operating the jackhammer. Operates power mowers on steep slopes and grades and pushes wheel barrel loads of cement, stone, and mulch. Required to perform frequent walking, bending, stooping, and reaching. May require heavy physical effort when shoveling snow in the winter. Working Conditions: Works mostly outside and operates equipment and vehicles in all kinds of weather (sunshine, rain, sleet, snow, etc.) for long periods of time. In danger of objects and debris hitting him / herself when operating power mowers and trimmers and possibility of cuts and bruises. Special care and safety equipment must be used to avoid serious injuries. During winter season, exposure to temperatures below 32 degrees F when performing snow removal duties. During summer season, exposure to temperatures above 90 degrees F. Wear prescribed uniform in accordance with MC dress code policy and uses appropriate personal protective safety equipment as required. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualifications. For this position, the job element method is used to match what you, the applicant, can do against what the work calls for. Your knowledge, skills and abilities will be compared to the knowledge, skills and abilities (called job elements) needed for success. Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element (WG-2 and higher only; screen-outs are not applicable to WG-1). Applicants who appear to meet the screen out element are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated from consideration. The potential eligibles are rated against the remainder of the job elements. While a specific length of training and experience is not required, your responses to the questionnaire must be supported by detailed descriptions of your experience on your resume. You will be rated on the following Job Elements as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Dexterity and Safety Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading) Lead or Supervise Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Work Practices IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. 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. 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; religious; 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. Education Additional Information 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. 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. 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.
