Summary This position supervises the Energy Center; the physical plant consists of a central air-conditioning plant containing 4,000 tons of capacity with related equipment, three steam boilers with all associated equipment an piping, a Siemens energy management system to control and monitor operations of equipment throughout the Medical Center. The incumbent must ensure that all required maintenance and repair of these systems are accomplished through subordinate staff, or outside vendors. Learn more about this agency Help Overview * Accepting applications * Open & closing dates 09/05/2024 to 09/09/2024 * Salary $43.36 - $50.59 per hour * Pay scale & grade WS 11 * Help Location 1 vacancy in the following location: * West Palm Beach, FL 1 vacancy * Remote job No * Telework eligible No * Travel Required Not required * Relocation expenses reimbursed No * Appointment type Permanent * Work schedule Full-time * Service Competitive * Promotion potential None * Job family (Series) * 4742 Utility Systems Repairing-Operating * Supervisory status Yes * Security clearance Other * Drug test No * Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk * Trust determination process * Suitability/Fitness * Financial disclosure No * Bargaining unit status No * Announcement number CBTC-12537129-24-DF * Control number 808042100 Help This job is open to * Internal to an agency Current federal employees of this agency. Clarification from the agency Open to current, permanent station #548 West Palm Beach VA Health Care System employees only. Videos Help Duties Major duties include but are not limited to: * Directs the work of subordinates and utility systems operators, utility systems repair mechanics, and maintenance mechanics occupations at grades WG-05 through WG-11. * Responsible for supervising and training employees regarding varied capacities of the utility systems such as duty cycling, start/stop time optimization,, auto restart time-of day scheduling, peak demand limiting, maintenance work order generation, reset application, chiller plant optimization, enthalpy optimization, record log keeping of monitoring applications and alarm status of the multitude of programmable alarm functions throughout the physical plant. * Responsible for proper planning and scheduling of operators to have complete coverage of boiler plant and chiller plant 24 hours per day. * Responsible for planning preventive maintenance on all utility system components. * Ensures the proper operations and maintenance of the physical plant facilities through the employees assigned, makes sure that the boiler plant and air-conditioning plant (Energy Center) are operated as economically as possible while providing a safe, comfortable environment. * Has supervisory responsibility for Utility Systems Repair Operators and Utility Systems Repair Mechanics. Each occupation requires a different background of technical knowledge and in many installations these would be entirely different trades. * Responds to distinct emergency alarms systems and urgent plant repairs that control the overall air and heating temperature, and flow distribution for the entire installation. * Responsible for establishing a utility systems management program that meets all requirements of VHA and TJC Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 7:00am -3:00pm .Subject to change based on the needs of the facility Position Description Title/PD#: Utility Systems Operator- Repair Supervisor/PD010740 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Help 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, 09/09/2024. 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: * Ability to Lead or Supervise * Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair * Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading) * Measuring Instruments * Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment 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: Must be able to climb ladders, crawl into tight spaces or areas, bend, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds without assistance. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. 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. 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. Read more * Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. 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. Narrative responses are not required at this time. If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview. Your resume and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position. For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility requirements, please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitions document. Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position. It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.