Summary The position is located in Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System. The mission of this position is to maintain the integrity and proper operation of all asbestos safety and flooring concerns while ensuring minimal interruptions to VA operations and maximum quality to patient care. The purpose of this position is to oversee and implement any assessments or regulatory requirements related to the abatement and removal of building material containing asbestos. Responsibilities Duties: The incumbent's working directly with the end users, independently sketching and laying out projects, and independently planning and performing work sequences are typical of grade 9 level responsibility. The incumbent determines the most appropriate materials and tools to use in order to meet close tolerances, precise fit, and finished appearance, e.g., custom fitting office furniture desk, bookcase, cabinet, shelving and counter tops into offices, and custom fitting similarites into patient, laboratory, and other work areas of the medical center. The incumbent is responsible for performing a variety of manual labor, maintenance and instrument operation tasks associated with asbestos abatement; inspects, encapsulates, contains, and removes asbestos; and performs related duties as required. Insulators work from written or oral instructions, blueprints, sketches, or personal inspection of items to be insulated. Works under the general supervision of a supervisor who provides oral or written instructions concerning overall responsibilities, policies, and procedures and daily assignments. Follows applicable regulations and instructions regarding access to computerized files, release of access codes, etc., as set out in the computer access agreement that the employee signs. Performs assignments independently selecting tools, materials, parts, methods, and techniques to use and complete the work. Experience working with hazardous materials in course of assignment such as asbestos and lead based paint. Assists Industrial Hygienists in conducting inspections or surveys, calibrating, testing, and maintaining instruments and safety equipment, collecting water and material samples and related duties requiring less than full professional competence in the field of industrial hygiene. Complies with all safety/fire prevention rules/regulations, using protective equipment when required and provided. Work Schedule: Monday- Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm, subject to change based on the needs of the facility. Position Description Title/PD#: Insulator Leader/PD04766-0 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 Subject to background/security investigation Must be able to independently operate Government Vehicle. Must provide clean driving record report from the DMV during the pre-employment process. Pre-employment physical required 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 or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Driver's License: A current, valid state-issued Driver's License is required for this position. NOTE: We cannot accept photographs, therefore; please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. If an interview is requested, you will be required to provide a copy of your current, valid state-issued Driver's License. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 06/04/2026. 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 Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision Dexterity and Safety Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading) Materials Measurement and Layout Technical Practices 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: The work requires frequent climbing, reaching, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, kneeling, stretching, and walking. Some of the work is performed from ladders and scaffolds, which require overhead work in stretched, cramped, or awkward positions and frequent climbing. Arm movement is considerable when nailing, scraping, removing, repairing, or replacing encapsulating materials. There is frequent lifting and carrying of items that weigh 50-100 pounds. Proper PPE required for maintenance actions. Working Conditions: The work is usually performed inside under well-lighted conditions or outside during good weather conditions. Workers may occasionally be exposed to relatively low and high temperatures extremes, dust, dirt, grease, moisture, and cramped quarters. Work exposes the worker to floor surfaces that are wet and slippery. Subject to falls, cuts, burns, bruises, broken bones, and other serious injury. The removal and installation of insulating materials frequently creates airborne particles, which require the wearing of respirators, and protective clothing and equipment, which may be restrictive and uncomfortable. Subject to emergency callback work after normal duty hours and scheduled overtime requirements, which are compensated for by premium pay. Eligible for hazardous duty compensation. Incumbent will be required work both outside and inside in areas of medium to excessive heat, cold, humidity, dampness or chilling areas that have intermittent noise, dust, fumes, grease, dirt, and oils, with exposure to electrical wires and energy. Areas may be slippery and/or uneven surfaces, in equipment rooms, tunnels, crawl spaces, penthouses, overhead catwalks, scaffolding and/or in tight areas such as manholes and electrical/equipment closets. Education Additional Information 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.
