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Summary The Birmingham, Alabama VA Medical Center is seeking a full-time Maintenance and Operations (M&O) Supervisor in the Operations Section of Engineering Service. This is a working foreman position. Responsibilities The M&O Supervisor plans, directs, and supervises the work of HVAC, Plumbing, and Engineer On Duty staff on a daily basis, to include operation and maintenance of the Building Automation System (BAS), utility and building systems including domestic and sanitary water, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, steam, medical gas, fire alarm and structural systems associated with the Medical Center and associated facilities. Duties include, but are not limited to: Determining personnel, materials, equipment and facilities needed to accomplish the work of the section. Maintaining a balanced workload among subordinate units through proper distribution of work projects. Planning, scheduling, and prioritizing work assignments. Making recommendations for short range, organizational and operational improvements. Direct supervision of workers in multiple skilled trades (electrical, HVAC, plumbing, maintenance mechanics, etc.). Direct responsibility for all personnel and administrative matters involving the Operations Section including development of performance standards; conducting mid-year and annual performance reviews; development of training plans; disciplinary actions; certification of time and attendance records. Review and general supervision of a complete, planned operations program for the Medical Center. Ensures deadlines and production schedules are met. Develops work standards, methods, and procedures using established National Codes, trade work practices, and VA standards as guidelines. Develops, implements, and/or modifies methods and procedures to ensure equipment operation and maintenance. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 15:30pm. work hours may change due to Agency need. Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance & Operations Supervisor/PD90650 and PD090650 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 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) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/21/2025. 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: Lead or Supervise Meet deadlines Plan and organize work Shop 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/Working Conditions: This position requires walking, standing, bending, sitting, crawling and climbing. Incumbent must have good vision, without or without glasses. Occasionally lifts heavy loads, machinery parts, etc.. Must be able to climb/descend ladders and scaffolds. Incumbent is subject to all hazards inherent in the facility environment, for example: bums, cuts, bruises, sprains, falls, high heat, high humidity, etc.. Must be able to safely and correctly operate equipment· necessary to complete the duties of the position and demonstrate the knowledge ,and skills necessary to complete the duties of the position. 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. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal/VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 85 or more) for this vacancy. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. 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.