Summary The New Mexico Veterans Affairs Health Care System (NMVAHCS) is seeking an Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic Supervisor to join the Facilities Management Service. Serves as the Foreman of the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Unit, providing supervision to both HVAC and Refrigeration employees. Responsible for managing over 1.6 million square feet of infrastructure and overseeing a team that includes Instrument Mechanics and A/C Equipment Mechanics. Responsibilities Incumbent Foreman must have formal and/or specialized training in HVAC systems controls, building automation systems hardware and software, and refrigeration systems knowledge. Must have experience with test and balance methods in accordance with the National Environmental Balancing Bureau (NEBB). Must have knowledge of tools, system schematics, and electrical theory related to the HVAC trade. Must be or able to become Certified in Refrigerant Recovery in accordance with Section 608 of the Clean Air Act of 1990. Must have a Universal or at minimum Type II Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certification. Responsible for all Joint Commission Accreditation within the shop's purview. Will work closely with the Infection Control Manager to ensure constant oversight of clean room environments throughout the facility. Must have expert knowledge in the interpretation and creation of system-related reference manuals, handbooks, and software related to HVAC, refrigeration, and preventive maintenance procedures. Responsible for the daily operation of the HVAC shop and will assign work direction for varied and routine tasks in addition to managing the work order system. Will participate in meetings, plan reviews, submittal reviews, and various processes as deemed necessary by the immediate supervisor and Service Chief. Will review all work assignments received by the HVAC shop and assign them accordingly. Acts as the after-hours Point of Contact for callbacks and scheduled/unscheduled overtime within the HVAC shop. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 07:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Position Description Title/PD#: Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic Supervisor/PD500610 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 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, 11/13/2026. 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 Lead or Supervise Electronics Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair Ingenuity Test Equipment - Electronics Troubleshooting (Electronic Equipment) Use Hand and Power Tools - Electronics 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: Work assignments require the use of light to moderate physical effort. The employee must frequently lift, carry, or otherwise handle items weighing up to 40 pounds. Occasionally items weighing more than 40 pounds must be handled. Frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, reaching, stooping, or working on ladders in high places for extended periods of time is required. Education There is no educational substitution at this grade level. 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.
