This position is located in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6), Fayetteville NC VA Coastal Health Care System, Engineering Service, Maintenance and Operations (M&O), Pipefitting and Plumbing Shop. The incumbent serves as the supervisor of the Pipefitting and Plumbing Shop, exercising technical and administrative supervision over subordinate workers.
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 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 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.
Supervises personnel in trades relevant to the Maintenance and Operations of Plumbing duties at a medical facility. Assigns work for pipe fitters and plumbers and supervising assignments. Inspects work in progress and organize a variety of trade specific recurring monthly, semi-annual and annual inspections. Provides general administration, budget management, and other utilization for maintenance on projects across multiple areas, floors and occasionally buildings at the facility. The incumbent must account for any historical significance of subject areas. Exchanges information with clients, workers, contractors, and others concerning planned and ongoing work initiatives. Conducts briefing and prepare/provide presentations. Interprets code and regulating authorities (e.g. JCAHO, NFPA, OSHA) as they relate to renovation project management activities in a healthcare environment. Surveys the existing job conditions and confer with requesting medical center personnel to determine exact scope of work assignments. Investigates the impact of utility outages by comparing construction drawings with existing conditions to determine the full extent and impact of outages working with Project team. Assists in solving craft labor problems related to steam, plumbing, domestic water, hot water systems and pumps, sanitary sewer, medical air line and medical gas systems. Advises management on engineering problems and responsibilities, involved in the maintenance and improvement of buildings, grounds, utilities, and equipment. Serves as the Contracting Officer's Representative on maintenance contracts. Supervisory Probationary Period: Applicants selected for this position may be required to serve a one-year supervisory probationary period. Failure to successfully complete the supervisory probationary period will result in the employee being reassigned to a position in the agency of no lower grade and pay than the one the employee left to accept the supervisory or managerial position. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Pipefitter Supervisor/PD082840 Physical Requirements: Work is performed both inside and outside. The incumbent will sometimes be required to make repairs and installations in bad weather, in work areas that are noisy, dirty, dusty, and greasy, slippery, or unstable surfaces; on scaffolding and cranes at heights of 30 or more feet; and, in close quarters such as manholes or crawl spaces. Occasionally exposed to the possibility of injury from falling, electrical shock, exposure to gases or fumes from cutting and welding torches, chemical sewer cleaners, drainpipe cleaners, and acid used in cleaning equipment. Incumbent is frequently exposed to the possibility of cuts and bruises. Incumbent must crawl in confined spaces, which will have insects, leaks, aging piping structures. In confined space, personal protective equipment must be worn as well as all other required OSHA protective and safety equipment. Safety procedures must be followed, and appropriate protective safety gear must be worn, as required, for the specific work area or task. Significant physical effort and dexterity is required in many cases.