Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor

Summary

This Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor position is located in Facilities Management at the Manchester-NH VA. This position is full-time at 40 hours per week.

NOTE: This is an open and continuous job opportunity announcement. Certificates are issued on an unannounced periodic basis based on requests from management. Applications will be evaluated and referred for selection as vacancies occur within the organization. This announcement may close at any time once all positions are filled.

This job is open to

• The public

  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

ALL US CITIZENS DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation per Office of Personnel Management (OPM) approved Direct Hire Authority (DHA) VA-010, in accordance with 5 U.S.C 3304(a)(3) and 5 C.F.R. 337.205(b)(1)-(4), for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA) based on their critical hiring needs.

Duties

The Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor serves as the supervisor of the Utilities & Structural Services (USS) section of the Maintenance & Repair Shop (M&R) in the Facilities Management Service line at the Manchester, NH Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC).

The position provides leadership and supervision to a diverse group of skilled trades employees. The position is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and operation of utility systems that are critical to the therapeutic environment within the VAMC. The focus of the position is on electrical utilities; however, the position also has responsibility for HVAC and water utilities during Weekends, Holidays, Evenings, and Nights (WHEN) hours in support of the HVAC Shop. The position directly oversees the Carpentry, Locksmith, and Painting trades within the VAMC. On occasion, the position will temporarily assume the duties of the HVAC or M&R Shop supervisor(s), as directed by higher authorities.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Utility Systems Repairer/Operator Supervisor leads a team that includes Electricians, Electrical Helpers, Utility System Operators, Carpenters, and Painters.
• Oversees highly skilled utility positions requiring hands on repair talent and high aptitude, ability to read electrical or mechanical drawings, and apply theory of operations to problems with the system as well as formulating solutions as a product of conditions, resources, and requirements intersect.
• Takes initiative to make improvements to the infrastructure, perform preventive maintenance, and make repairs.
• Supports a variety of electrical improvement projects that are run by the VAMC’s projects and Engineering Section.
• Brings forward the trade’s perspective as the in-house electrical consultant and advisor to the Facility Service engineering staff.
• Oversees Electricians and electrical infrastructure to provide both normal and emergency electrical power to the VAMC.
• Supervises the VAMC’s Carpenters, Locksmiths, and Painters to maintain and repair walls, doors, railings, stairs, locks, ceilings, roofs, floors, and their finishes.
• Works with the Interior Designer and with Housekeeping to keep the facility attractive, safe, and functional.
• Maintains surfaces so that Housekeeping can clean them to provide a hygienic environment for patient care.
• Works with the Police Service and the Electronics Technician to maintain, repair, and install facility access control systems.
• Plans and schedules all work operations of the shop, considering factors such as: minimizing impact to patient care services, types of projects involved, materials and equipment needed, weather, disruption to the business of the medical center, coordination, manpower availability, and priorities as set by senior management.
• Organizes, coordinates, and directs the work activities of all subordinates.
• Assigns work, sets deadlines, and sequence of operations.
• Maintains balanced workloads for subordinates and shifts workload for effective and continuing operations.
• Reviews and analyzes production costs and personnel utilization records in order to evaluate work progress, control and reduce costs, evaluates continuing problems and directs necessary corrective actions or changes in work methods.
• Makes supervisory decisions within program limits established at higher levels.
• Develops and maintains shift schedules for Night Maintenance and assigns appropriate employees to those shifts.
• Functions as the first line supervisor for shop personnel.
• Serves as the backup supervisor for the HVAC shop. When the HVAC supervisor is unavailable, directs and supervises the Pipefitter(s), Refrigeration Mechanic(s), Maintenance Mechanic(s), and other employees of the HVAC shop in addition to the Utilities & Structural Services (USS) shop employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Telework: Not Available

Virtual/Remote: Not Available

Recruitment/Relocation Incentive: Not Available

Permanent Change of Station/Moving Expenses: Not Available

Driving Required: Yes. The employee must also be able to travel by motor vehicle so that they may assist with duties such as picking up parts from local vendors and visiting the Manchester VAMC’s remote Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) to help resolve facility issues at those locations.

Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor, WS-4749-09/PD#608-02992-O

Physical Requirements: Work required for this position requires standing, walking, and/or sitting for long periods of time, climbing up and down stairs and ladders, stooping, bending, and frequently working in cramped and awkward positions. Lift in excess of 40 pounds. Able to wear respiratory protection, eye protection, hearing protection, arc flash protection, and other forms of Personal Protective Equipment as required for individual jobs.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• May serve a probationary period
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

Qualifications

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 Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision
• Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair
• Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)
• Lead or Supervise
• Materials
• Measuring Instruments
• Technical Practices
• 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.

Other Knowledge Required

• Must hold and maintain a Master Electrician’s License within six months of hire. This position directly supervises the VAMC’s Electricians and is responsible for electrical safety and code compliance within the VAMC. The employee has primary responsibility to ensure the work of the Electricians and electrical contractors complies with the latest edition of the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70 and NFPA 70E, the Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace. The employee also holds primary responsibility for implementing and complying with the requirements of NFPA 110, the Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems and for the electrical aspects of NFPA 99, Health Care Facilities. Holding a Master Electrician’s License and participating in the ongoing code update training required of Master Electricians is essential for the VAMC to safely and effectively operate its electrical utilities. The employee also implements the requirements of NFPA 101, Life Safety Code as it applies to structures, including fire and smoke barriers, egress paths, and types of construction for different occupancies.
• Employee must have practical knowledge of the technical practices of the HVAC, Mechanical, Plumbing, Carpentry, Painting, and Boiler Plant crafts, as well as knowledge of the tools, equipment and materials used.
• Ability to write memos, performance evaluations, written counseling, and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to work with spreadsheets and electronic databases.
• Ability to verbally explain technical issues related to the physical plant to non-engineering staff in a clear and succinct manner that reflects well on the customer service standards of the Facility Service.
• Ability to do basic mathematics to calculate factors such as electrical system analysis at the trade level, costs for jobs, labor requirements, etc.
• Maintains accountability of tools and equipment assigned to the shop.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

A supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.

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.

The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM’s Career Transition Resources website which can be found at https://www.opm.gov/.

Receiving Service Credit for 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. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee’s credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. 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 to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.

Working Conditions: Serves as the primary advisor to the Facility Service leadership on the campus electrical system, as well as on matters of structures, access controls, and finishes. A majority of the employee’s time is spent inside; however, on occasion may work outside in cold and inclement weather or in extreme heat. May be exposed to the possibility of cuts, bruises, scrapes, burns and electric shock. May be called upon to work in contaminated and contagious areas or with radioactive or contaminated equipment. Ability to interpret, develop, and carry out responses to findings of Annual Workplace Evaluation, Long Term Care Institute, The Joint Commission, Inspector General Reports, and Environment of Care initiatives.

• Benefits

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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. Applicants will be referred in the order in which they were received.

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.

Resume Reminder: Your resume must include the following information each job listed:

1. Job title
2. Duties (be as detailed as possible)
3. Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
4. Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)

Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume.Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail.

• Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held.
• This position is in the Competitive Service.
• The restriction on movement of an employee following appointment using Direct Hire Authority (following competitive appointment in 5 C.F.R. 330.502) applies for the first 90 days.
• This position is covered by Federal Wage System Regular and Special Production Facilitating Wage Rate Schedules for the Central and Western Massachusetts (BOS) Wage Area, M069, Issue Date: August 8, 2023, Effective Date: August 13, 2023.
• Individuals appointed under Direct Hire Authority procedures receive appointments to competitive service positions. Consistent with 5 C.F.R. 315.801, 5 C.F.R. 315.802 and 5 C.F.R. 316.304, an individual is required to serve a 01-year probationary period unless the individual has prior service that counts toward completion of the probationary period.
• Veterans’ preference in hiring does not apply when selecting individuals under VA’s Direct Hire Authority. When hiring under Direct Hire Authority, the law allows selecting officials to hire applicants without regard to 5 U.S.C. 3309-3318, which eliminates the requirement for applying Veterans’ preference. VA HR Offices may assess and select any qualified applicant in the order applicants are received.

• Benefits

  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.

• Required Documents

  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have – whether you’re a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you’re eligible under their policies.

  Documents Accepted:

  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Disability Letter (Schedule A)
  • Disability Letter (VA)
  • License
  • Other (1)
  • Performance Appraisal
  • Professional Certification
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  • Transcript

  Documents Required:

  • Resume

  Please review the above list(s) to ensure you have included all necessary documents required for your application.Not every applicant will require the same documents, therefore it is the applicants responsibility to ensure that their application package includes all necessary documents to determine qualifications and eligibility for appointment, such as a copy of your SF-50, transcript, ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees).You will not be contacted for additional information. Applicants will be deemed ineligible if supporting documentation is not submitted.

  Veterans’ Preference: Since the Direct-Hire Recruitment Authority is being used, traditional Veterans’ Preference rules do not apply. Qualified veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position.

  Applications are accepted online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.

• How to Apply

  All applicants are encouraged to apply online.

  To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/31/2023 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12155172.

  1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.

  2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.

  NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

  To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

  Agency contact information

  Jonathan Montgomery

  Phone

  734-905-2529

  Email

  JONATHAN.MONTGOMERY@VA.GOV

  Address

  Manchester VA Medical Center 718 Smyth Road Manchester, NH 03104 US

  Next steps

  After the vacancy announcement closes, applicants are evaluated to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email.

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Documents Accepted:

• Cover Letter
• DD-214/ Statement of Service
• Disability Letter (Schedule A)
• Disability Letter (VA)
• License
• Other (1)
• Performance Appraisal
• Professional Certification
• Resume
• Separation Notice (RIF)
• SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
• Transcript

Documents Required:

• Resume

Please review the above list(s) to ensure you have included all necessary documents required for your application.Not every applicant will require the same documents, therefore it is the applicants responsibility to ensure that their application package includes all necessary documents to determine qualifications and eligibility for appointment, such as a copy of your SF-50, transcript, ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees).You will not be contacted for additional information. Applicants will be deemed ineligible if supporting documentation is not submitted.

Veterans’ Preference: Since the Direct-Hire Recruitment Authority is being used, traditional Veterans’ Preference rules do not apply. Qualified veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position.

Applications are accepted online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.

How to Apply

All applicants are encouraged to apply online.

To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/31/2023 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12155172.

1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.

2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.

NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

Agency contact information

Jonathan Montgomery

Phone

734-905-2529

Email

JONATHAN.MONTGOMERY@VA.GOV

Address

Manchester VA Medical Center 718 Smyth Road Manchester, NH 03104 US

Next steps

After the vacancy announcement closes, applicants are evaluated to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email.

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Financial suitability
• Selective Service
• New employee probationary period
• Signature and false statements
• Privacy Act
• Social security number request