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Summary The incumbent will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of ECHCS Plant(s) systems and associated building management control systems. Incumbent supervises ECHCS Engineering Operations for the Boiler Plant and Chiller Plant Unit. The incumbent may serve as a backup in the absence of the other Utility Systems Repairer-Operator Supervisor over operations in Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Industrial Controls and Refrigeration unit. Responsibilities Major Duties include, but not limited to: Make routine decisions regarding execution of policy and procedures which have been interpreted or established by higher level of supervision Inspects work performed by employees under supervision to ensure all work is completed in a timely manner and meets all applicable codes, policies and regulations Instructs subordinates in new procedures and provides advice when problems arise. Reviews work in progress or on completion Actively participates in Integrated Project Teams (IPT), inspections and activations. Reviews assigned submittals for compliance with contract requirements and meeting facility needs. Plans and Directs work of subordinate employees in the Operations Section. Assigns preventative maintenance (PM) and corrective work orders. Operate, test, and repair high-pressure boilers firing with natural gas or fuel oil as well associated equipment from cold starts through normal operation and emergency shutdowns. Applies knowledge of the principles and theories pertaining to combustion, heat transfer, and steam generation in the operation of the power boiler plan. Applies skills in combustion techniques and adjustments to firebox variables such as fuel flow or feed, fuel/air ratio, temperature, combustion time, and over air or under air feeds. Selects and uses proper test equipment and a wide variety of tools including but not limited to: air flow hoods, chemical reagents, pipettes, dip slides, refrigerant gauge sets, electrical multi-meters, levels, powered tube cleaners, 02 and C02 gas testing devices, gauge testers, fire eye combustion control testers, relay checkers and other specialty tools of various trades Determines requirements for resources in the area of manpower, materials, and methods of accomplishment of work. And other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Mon - Friday, 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Position Description Title/PD#: Utility Systems Repairer-Operator Supervisor/PD102710 Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Probationary Periods: Competitive Service: The First year of service of an employee who is given a career or career-conditional appointment to the competitive service under the civil service Regulations is a probationary period unless specifically be the appointing authority. Excepted Service: The first year of continuous service in the same or similar position of a preference eligible in the excepted service is a trial period. The first 2 years of continuous service in the same or similar position of an individual in the excepted service(other than a preference eligible). Is a trial period. Employees promoted, transferred, or otherwise assigned, for the first time, to supervisory or managerial positions shall be required to serve a probationary period. If an employee is required to concurrently serve both a probationary period in a supervisory or managerial position under 5C.F.R part 315. I. and a probationary or trial period following initial appointment or reinstatement in accordance with Civil Service Rule 11, the latter takes precedence and fulfills the requirements of the EO. 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. 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 dentification 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) Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07/03/2025. 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 Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading) Ability to Lead or Supervise Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair Instruct Knowledge of Materials Production Support Service Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic) Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Use of Measuring Instruments Without more than normal supervision 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: Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: This position requires walking, standing, bending, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling moderately heavy loads (50Lbs) daily and occasionally heavy loads (100Lbs). Incumbent must be in good physical condition, have good eyesight with or without glasses and cannot be colorblind. Working Conditions: Works inside and outside at heights up to 50 feet. Subject to extreme temperature changes from a +115 to -30 degrees. Subject to high noise level which requires wearing of hearing protection. Work inside boiler drums (when doing major overhaul) is tight and hot. Work is dirty, greasy, hot, cold and wet. Employee is subject to cuts, bruises and is exposed to danger from boiler explosion, high temperature water and steam lines, electrical shock, falls, burns, scalds, chemicals, broken bones, explosive chemical or carbon monoxide poisoning, and gas and oil fumes. Performs other duties as assigned.. Other Significant Facts: Incumbent must report for work during periods of hazardous road and weather conditions. Work is performed on a 24 hour a day 7 days a week 3 shift rotating tour of duty. Incumbent will be subject to rotate work hours through all three shifts schedules. Incumbent could be subjected to hazards normally encountered in the trade and may be exposed to asbestos. This position requires working rotating shifts and overtime. Education Additional Information Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. 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.