Operations Supervisor

Summary The Operations Supervisor is responsible for planning, coordinating and directing a variety of related work operations and functions involving several units. Work is reviewed for efficient and economical accomplishment within priorities and controls received. Primary duties consist of the supervision of the Chiller Plant and Boiler Plant. Acts as a Contracting Officers Representative on multiple Service Contracts and works closely with projects on all new station level projects. Responsibilities Major Duties Include (but not limited to): Arrange major and minor repairs associated with the chiller and boiler plants. Create documents such as Statement of Work, Independent Government Cost Estimates, Responsible Source Lists, and Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans on multiple annual service contracts. Monitor and control the handling and disposal of liquid and solid hazardous materials in coordination with Safety Specialist. Supervise various station level contracts and perform final and progress work inspections on all Operations contracts under $500,000.00. Serve as Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) on multiple service contracts (must obtain COR certification within 6 months of employment. Analyze vendor proposals and service contracts. Coordinate service calls for replacement or repairs. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Operations Supervisor/PD058180 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 You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background/security investigation Pre-employment physical required Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 12/06/2024. 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 Lead or Supervise Materials Technical Practices 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: The largest portion of the Operations Supervisor's time is spent in the office, but frequent inspections require being out in inclement weather, checking work in confined spaces and high areas. The Operations Supervisor must be physically able to stand, stoop, turn, crouch, and balance in difficult positions, and carry up to 40 pounds. Incumbent must have the physical ability to supervise the operation of the machinery and repairs on the equipment. The must possess the mental and emotional stability to perform the job. The Operations Supervisor must also be physically able to climb ladders where the portions of the system being worked on are in hard to reach areas. An annual employee physical is required. Working Conditions: Incumbent maintains a good working environment to encourage subordinates to participate in management goals, and to promote efficient and economical work operations. Organizes, coordinates, and directs the work activities of personnel of units within the Operations Section. Assigns, explains and provides training for work requirements to subordinate supervisors. The primary working environment is typical of such places as offices, training rooms, and libraries. The work area is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated. There may be occasional exposure to moderate risk or discomforts in storage areas or hazardous waste sites. Education Additional Information This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process. 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.