Summary The Marion VA Health Care System is hiring for a Boiler Plant Operator Supervisor position. This position functions as the supervisor for the Boiler Plant Operators and Boiler Plant Equipment Mechanic. Responsibilities The Boiler Plant Operator is responsible for general maintenance and operation of the boiler plant. The incumbent coordinates and establishes regularly scheduled preventive maintenance and repair for boilers, safety devices, pumps and other equipment throughout the boiler plant, as well as prepares the boilers for safety inspections. The work involves a full range of duties required to operate one or more utility systems of extremely large capacity and flexibility, having a large number of components, controls, gauges and auxiliary equipment to coordinate and monitor, which services a variety of specialized work activities that regulates and stops equipment and re-sets temperature and air/steam controls for proper humidity. The incumbent will ensure proper operation, maintenance and repairs of the boiler plant consisting of three (3) boilers and associated auxiliary equipment. Other duties include but are not limited to the following: Prepare boiler logs and maintain records (fuel consumption, steam generation, operating costs, etc.). Inspect boiler plant and supervise upkeep, repairs, calibration, and installations. Ensure compliance with VA regulations related to personnel actions, safety, equipment care, etc. Conduct safety inspections and ensure proper use of protective equipment. Assign and review work; establish performance standards and conduct appraisals. Review job descriptions, recommend updates, and ensure compliance with industry and VA standards. Identify training needs and ensure required training is completed. Develop shop SOPs, conduct safety meetings, and monitor compliance. Maintains and updates preventive maintenance procedure and inspections on a recurring basis for all equipment related to the Boiler Plant. Analyze operations of the Boiler Plant to support, maintain and update information for the boiler Plant quality assurance program. Monitors and places requests, to the supervisor, for fuel oil as needed during the heating season. Investigate work problems and implement corrective actions. Perform project planning, design, construction management, and contract administration (serves as COR). Reads and interprets technical directives, work orders, blueprints, drawings, sketches mechanical diagrams, flow diagrams, and electrical schematics to visualize all phases of work to be performed. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Boiler Plant Operator Supervisor/PD082400 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 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 Subject to background/security investigation 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 identification 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 or 2-year trial 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. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07/02/2026. 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: 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/Working Conditions: The incumbent must be in good physical condition and be able to work in restricted and uncomfortable places, perform tasks normally requiring moderate physical exertion, including frequent medium lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying, climbing, bending, stooping, crawling, and negotiating confined spaces, working off of high ladders and platforms, as well as heavy lifting and strenuous exertion is occasionally necessary. The incumbent is standing or walking most of the time, positioning heavy equipment, parts and materials. Weights of 40 to 50 pounds shall be handled routinely. 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.
