Summary
Position is located in the Engineering Service - Manhattan Campus of the New York Harbor Healthcare System. Incumbent is primarily responsible for supervising workers, either directly or through subordinate leaders, in accomplishing trades and labor work operations.
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DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation.
Duties
- Plan the use of workers, equipment, facilities, material and tools on a day-to-day or project-by-produce basis.
- Adhere to work priorities, project schedules, resources, and detailed work plans established by higher level supervisors.
- Follow customary work cycles and sequences in planning work assignments.
- Track and report progress on work assignments and request authority to adjust worker assignments and to use overtime, equipment and materials to meet schedules.
- Recommend changes to schedules, priorities and work sequences as necessary and make minor deviations in procedures or direct resources under their control to overcome problems such as equipment failure, material delays, or unplanned absences.
- Develops and maintains preventive maintenance program for electrical systems that comply with JCAHO, CAP, ANSI, OSHA, NFPA and CARF Standards.
Work Direction
- Assign work to individuals and provide technical direction and/or help in accomplishing difficult work steps and processes.
- Observe work in progress to anticipate and resolve problems, reassign personnel within group supervised and coordinate work among workers and other supervisors to maintain work progress to meet schedules.
- Inspect completed work for quality and work order requirements.
- Report possible or actual work delays to their supervisor.
Administration
- Support and explain management programs to their subordinates. Recommends performance ratings, training, disciplinary actions, changes in performance standards, and the most suitable applicants for vacancies.
- Advise and counsel workers on how to improve their performance and explain new work techniques.
- Investigate grievances and complaints, resolve them informally and notify supervisors of those of sufficient importance or seriousness. Assure safety and housekeeping practices are observed, Maintain Work repore and records and assist supervisors in planning overall leave schedules.
Non-supervisory Duties
- Performs the full range of Pipefitter/Plumber duties as outlined in the subordinates position description.
Tasks include repair, adjustment and installation of thermostatic controls, condensate and themostatic equipment, mixing valves, solonoid valves, radiators, unit heaters, flushometers and other components parts of utility distributions systems. Pipe distribution
Work Schedule: 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday-Friday
Position Description Title/PD#: Pipefitter Supervisor/PD03535A
Physical Requirements:
IV. Physical Effort
Considerable walking, stooping, bending, crawling, standing and climbing is required in performance of duties. Incumbent is required to lift/carry moderately heavy loads of 40-80 pounds. Works from ladders, scaffolds, staging, roofs/parapets, as well as working in confined spaces.
V. Working Conditions
Works both indoors and outdoors, in all types of weather conditions. Work areas include isolation wards/rooms, in sub-ceilings, pits, crawl-spaces, and tunnels, etc. Safety precautions are to be observed at alt times. Protective clothing and equipment is to be used/worn.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
- Subject to a background/suitability investigation
- 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
- Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
- Excellent knowledge of plumbing and pipefitting trades, including steam, water, and gas distribution systems and all components of the system.
- Knowledgeable in maintenance and repair trade practices as well as construction trade practices for renovation projects.
- Knowledge of Engineering principles, as well as shop mathematics, metallurgy, basic principles of steam and water flow and pressures. Ability to read blue prints, shop manuals, manufacturers literature and order material to properly install and repair varied hospital equipment. Thorough knowledge of engineering materials and usage, cost effective planning methods, various National Codes and VA Regulations/Standards pertaining to the Pipefitting Unit.
Have a basic knowledge of other building trades in order to coordinate the pipefitting/plumbing work or repairs with other shops and trades, and nat cause undue extra work or loss of time or materials by other trades involved in work.
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.
Benefits
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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
- DD-214/ Statement of Service
- Disability Letter (Schedule A)
- Disability Letter (VA)
- License
- Other (1)
- PCS Orders
- Professional Certification
- Resume
- Separation Notice (RIF)
- SF-15
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
- Transcript
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 07/19/2024 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12469806.
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.
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