Summary Serves as a Utility Systems/Repairer/Operator performing tasks involved in the operation, maintenance, and repair of the Clarksburg VAMC Utility Plants. Incumbents will be assigned to two (2) Utility Plants; Boiler Plant, and Chiller Plant & outbuilding low-pressure boilers and are responsible for being able to operate both plants. Responsibilities Plans all work revolving around physical plant and auxiliary thermodynamic systems. Manage short term and long-term goals of the section, forecasting and tracking staff workload. Plan contract work, review technical contract submittals, and ensure proper payment and coordination. Assign resources and distribute jobs and work to staff. Plan a quarterly, biannual, and yearly use of subordinate staff and other resources . Regulate resource requirements, and the @types of skill necessary to accomplish long-range work schedules. Deliver data and guidance to higher level supervisors, management officials, and staff organizations on feasibility of work assignments. Participate with superiors in planning conferences and meetings. Establish deadlines, and plan work assignments based on general work schedules. Plan use of subordinate workers equipment, facilities, materials Track and report work progress, schedules, material and labor requirements Assign work to staff. Provide guidance and assistance . Oversee work and ensure quality assurance. Review and analyze work accomplishments, cost, and utilization of subordinates to evaluate work progress. Participate with management officials and/or engineering personnel to develop qualitative and/or quantitative work standards. Take corrective action and recommend solutions to supervisors regarding work direction, requirements, and operations. Inspect work for quality assurance and compliance. Conduct formal performance ratings, recommend disciplinary actions, conduct changes in performance standards, and interviews and ratings of new FTE. Provide advisement of new practices, and provide training to employees. Ensure safety and good housekeeping practices Maintain work reports and records and plan and establish overall leave schedules. Recommend assignment, reassignment, and determine the training needs of subordinates. Represent management at meetings, negotiations, and union issues. Operate, maintain and repair high -pressure boiler plant consisting of three (3), gas/oil fired high pressure boilers that deliver 12000 lbs/hr of steam per each boiler, boiler feed-water pumps, condensate pumps, deaerator, condensate return systems, chemical feed systems, and associated auxiliary equipment Ensure that all boilers and associated equipment are operated IAW manufacturer recommendations, VA directive, and VA Boiler Plant Operations policies. Collect samples in the Boiler Plant from boiler, feed water, condensate, andmakeup water systems. Perform and analyze chemical tests on collected samples and chemically treats water systems to maintain proper chemical levels. Operate and monitor graphic control systems and various metering systems for the boiler plant, chiller plant, and Medical Center HVAC systems. Operate and monitor graphic control systems and various metering systems for the boiler plant, chiller plant, and Medical Center HVAC systems. Operate multiple, complex and specialized centralized, multiple zone systems Check temperature sensing points in the buildings, adjust controls, start, regulate, stop air handling equipment, and reset temperature controls and steam spray valves for humidity control. Log gauge readings, test water in cooling towers and record results of water condition tests, perform operator maintenance, and replace minor and major parts. Maintain, and repair numerous systems, including but not limited to salt based water softening systems, deionized water system, reverse osmosis systems, and associated pumps, piping, and chemical feed systems. Repairs to large air handling units, rebuild pumps, replace items such as mechanical seals, bearings, valves, pipefitting's, and motors. Repairing insulation, re-packing valves and re-piping systems is also required along with various other. Installs new equipment and systems. Plans and lays out work utilizing blueprints or layout sketches when provided. Determines the tools required and estimates and obtains necessary materials such as pipe, fittings, etc. in the sizes @types and lengths needed. Responsible for control wiring and electrical wiring of above systems. Work Schedule: Monday to Friday - 8:00am - 4:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Utility Systems Repairer Operator Supervisor/PD090100 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 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 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, 08/24/2026. 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) Measuring Instruments Operation of Equipment/Machinery Technical Practices Without more than normal supervision 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; 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. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK CONDITIONS - Work of the incumbent is accomplished at a desk and in the field. Must be able to reach any and/or all places throughout the hospital building structures and grounds, as required to view the area and plan for new work or advise upon completion of scheduled work. From time to time, incumbent must also be able to climb scaffolding, walk, kneel or crawl. 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 Additional Information The VA has adopted Core Values and Characteristics that apply universally across the Department. The five Core Values define "who we are," our culture, and how we care for Veterans, their families and other beneficiaries. The Values are Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect and Excellence ("I CARE"). As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities and leadership positions at your fingertips. 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.
