Supervisor HVAC/R Element-DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY Job in Edwards AFB, CA

Vacancy No. AFTC-12676255-SB-FLYER Department Department of the Air Force - Agency Wide
Salary $41.65 to $48.60 Grade 9 to 9
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 1/23/2025 Close Date 2/2/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Edwards AFB, CA


Summary

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In this positionyou willserve as the Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor, providing tech/admin supervision over subordinate leaders/workers in accomplishing trades/labor work of the HVAC/R Element and effective and efficient life-cycle operation, maintenance and repair of facilities and infrastructure.

Duties

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  • Serves as the secondary point of contact for all matters relevant to HVAC Systems.
  • Ensures education in, compliance with, and practice of security directives, good safety, and health in all work areas.
  • Assigns work to individuals and provides technical direction.
  • Performs administration responsibilities. Advises employees of performance expectations and explains new work techniques, as required.
  • Participates in employee and labor management matters with HR professionals.
  • Delivers presentations on program status to leadership, including, accomplishments, solutions, and future requirements for support.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
  • Obtain and maintain Security clearance.
  • This is a designated Drug Testing Position
  • Supervisory requirements may be required depending upon the position being filled.
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  • Full/part-time employees occupying direct childcare positions are eligible for discounts IAW DAF AFSVC/CC Memo, 30 Sep 22; first child 100% / each additional child 25%. Other assigned CYP and FCC personnel are eligible for 25% discount.
  • Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical
  • The work will require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid state driver's license will be required for the position.
  • May be required to participate as a member of the Group Control Center, Emergency Operations Center, and/or as Staff Duty Officer.
  • Incumbent must maintain flight line driving certification.
  • Emergency overtime may be required.
  • The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
  • May be required to participate in base contingency exercises
  • Shift work may be required
  • May be required to train/guide lower-graded (or other trades) military/civilian employees
  • Must obtain and maintain a current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification.
  • Certifications/Licensure - Position requires CFC/NCFC Certification (universal) as required by 40 CFR Part 82, Subpart F., EPA.

Qualifications

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In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for Federal Wage System Positions, Trades, Craft, and Labor Positions located HERE

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade WS-08 in the Federal Service. Specialized experiences is a supervisor that will maintain and operate base-wide Civil Engineer customer interface via project planning, program development, design, project management contract execution and technical support. The Supervisor is responsible for planning/assigning weekly/monthly basis the use of subordinates, facilities, and materials. The Supervisor participates with employees in the development of performance standards and rates employees, and recommends hiring, promotions or reassignments; identifies, arranges and provides developmental and training needs of employees; provides a work environment that is free from all forms of discrimination, harassment and retaliation; addresses subordinate's concerns, whether perceived or real and follows up with appropriate action to correct or eliminate tension in the workplace; supports the agency's EEO program; utilizes safety and security practices following established rules and regulations to maintain a safe, clean and secure work environment. The Element Supervisor is responsible for all Safety and Compliance programs within the Element, to include Fall Protection, Lockout/Tagout, Hazardous Materials, Equipment and Computer Account management.


Desired Skills:
  • Five years or more of experience as a supervisor in the HVAC field.
  • Five years HVAC industrial or commercial field operations experience desired.
  • Five years of pipefitting experience desired.
  • Must have a journeyman level training as HVAC technician.

Additional information

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Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.

Direct Hire Authority: NO 6-MONTH WAIT! Recently retired and/or retiring from MILITARY service ARE eligible for immediate appointment for AFTC positions. The 180-day waiting period has been waived for AFTC to hire recently retired and/or retiring service members.

Air Force Civilian Service Employment Benefits:
Paid Time Off:

  • 11 Federal Holidays off per year
  • Vacation time (Annual Leave) accumulates based on length of employment. Starts at 13 days (104 hours) per year and up to 26 days (208 hours) per year
  • 13 sick days per year (104 hours)

Retirement:
  • Pension: Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
  • 401K: Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) available with up to 5% agency matching

Health & Wellness:
  • Various Medical, Dental & Vision packages to choose from for entire family
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Federal Long Term Care Insurance, and Life & Disability Insurance

Work/Life Balance:
  • Family and Medical Leave Act
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Flexible Work Arrangements (dependent on position)

Career Development:
  • Tuition Assistance & Professional Development opportunities
  • Career enhancement and promotion opportunities

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.

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Required Documents

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If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

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Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.

Agency contact information

Air Force Test Center Recruitment
Address
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550 C Street West
JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150
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