Summary
This position is located in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6), Fayetteville NC VA Coastal Health Care System, Engineering Service, Maintenance and Operations (M&O), Pipefitting and Plumbing Shop. The incumbent serves as the supervisor of the Pipefitting and Plumbing Shop, exercising technical and administrative supervision over subordinate workers.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
ALL US CITIZENS
DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation.
Duties
- Supervises personnel in trades relevant to the Maintenance and Operations of Plumbing duties at a medical facility.
- Assigns work for pipe fitters and plumbers and supervising assignments.
- Inspects work in progress and organize a variety of trade specific recurring monthly, semi-annual and annual inspections.
- Provides general administration, budget management, and other utilization for maintenance on projects across multiple areas, floors and occasionally buildings at the facility. The incumbent must account for any historical significance of subject areas.
- Exchanges information with clients, workers, contractors, and others concerning planned and ongoing work initiatives.
- Conducts briefing and prepare/provide presentations.
- Interprets code and regulating authorities (e.g. JCAHO, NFPA, OSHA) as they relate to renovation project management activities in a healthcare environment.
- Surveys the existing job conditions and confer with requesting medical center personnel to determine exact scope of work assignments.
- Investigates the impact of utility outages by comparing construction drawings with existing conditions to determine the full extent and impact of outages working with Project team.
- Assists in solving craft labor problems related to steam, plumbing, domestic water, hot water systems and pumps, sanitary sewer, medical air line and medical gas systems.
- Advises management on engineering problems and responsibilities, involved in the maintenance and improvement of buildings, grounds, utilities, and equipment.
- Serves as the Contracting Officer's Representative on maintenance contracts.
Supervisory Probationary Period: Applicants selected for this position may be required to serve a one-year supervisory probationary period. Failure to successfully complete the supervisory probationary period will result in the employee being reassigned to a position in the agency of no lower grade and pay than the one the employee left to accept the supervisory or managerial position.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Position Description Title/PD#: Pipefitter Supervisor/PD082840
Physical Requirements:
Work is performed both inside and outside. The incumbent will sometimes be required to make repairs and installations in bad weather, in work areas that are noisy, dirty, dusty, and greasy, slippery, or unstable surfaces; on scaffolding and cranes at heights of 30 or more feet; and, in close quarters such as manholes or crawl spaces. Occasionally exposed to the possibility of injury from falling, electrical shock, exposure to gases or fumes from cutting and welding torches, chemical sewer cleaners, drainpipe cleaners, and acid used in cleaning equipment. Incumbent is frequently exposed to the possibility of cuts and bruises. Incumbent must crawl in confined spaces, which will have insects, leaks, aging piping structures. In confined space, personal protective equipment must be worn as well as all other required OSHA protective and safety equipment. Safety procedures must be followed, and appropriate protective safety gear must be worn, as required, for the specific work area or task. Significant physical effort and dexterity is required in many cases.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
- Subject to a background/suitability investigation
- Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
- May serve a probationary period
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
- A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
- Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
Qualifications
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
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:
- Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair
- Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)
- Lead or Supervise
- Measurement and Layout
- Technical Practices
- Troubleshooting
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.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Applicants will be referred in the order in which they were received.
Required Documents
Documents Accepted:
- Cover Letter
- Performance Appraisal
- Resume
- Separation Notice (RIF)
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
Documents Required:
Please review the above list(s) to ensure you have included all necessary documents required for your application.Not every applicant will require the same documents, therefore it is the applicants responsibility to ensure that their application package includes all necessary documents to determine qualifications and eligibility for appointment, such as a copy of your SF-50, transcript, ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees). You will not be contacted for additional information. Applicants will be deemed ineligible if supporting documentation is not submitted.
Veterans' Preference: Since the Direct-Hire Recruitment Authority is being used, traditional Veterans' Preference rules do not apply. Qualified veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position.
Applications are accepted online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.
How to Apply
All applicants are encouraged to apply online.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/08/2024 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12395572.
1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
Next steps
After the vacancy announcement closes, applicants are evaluated to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email.
|