MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR - GROUNDS/TRANSPORTATION SECTION

Maintenance and Operations Supervisor - Grounds / Transportation Section

Department of Veterans Affairs

Location

1 vacancy in the following location :

Duties

Duties include, but are not limited to :

• Overall development, implementation, operation, administration and coordination of the Grounds and Transportation Program providing a focal point from which the distribution of work and operational activities can readily be ascertained and in a manner that assures cost efficiency and effective access to appropriate clinical care.
• Primary oversight of the Fleet Management Program.
• Planning and coordination of vehicle rotation by preparing and reviewing utilization patterns asserted for vehicles used for medical center operations (patient transport, supply delivery, waste disposal, etc.

as well as reports submitted by the Fleet Program Coordinator related to the GSA leased fleet in order to achieve maximum efficiency and economy.

• Collects data related to overall vehicle usage and costs (repairs, maintenance, fuel, etc.) for submission to the Engineering Service Chief and appropriate clinical services.
• Responsible for preparing and submitting detailed estimates related to project planning to include estimate manpower costs (regular and overtime), materials, equipment and supply costs, contract service costs, etc.

to Engineering Chief and other Management Officials as determined.

Incumbent must stay up to date and knowledgeable of VA / VHA, Federal, local and state regulations. The Joint Commission standards, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requirements, Department of Transportation, etc.

to ensure compliancy at all times and maintain facility readiness for surveys and inspections.

NOTIFICATIONS :

• This position is not a Bargaining Unit position.
• Selectee may be required to work at any VA Tuscaloosa Healthcare System campus, as needed.
• The incumbent may be required to travel to other VA campuses and CBOC's.
• 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).
• This position is in the Competitive Service.
• Interchange Agreements with Other Merit System : Employees who occupy medical or medical-related positions and were appointed under 38 U.

S.C. 4701(1) or (3) formerly 38 U.S.C. 4104 (1) and (3) must be serving in a full-time position without time limit and have served continuously for at least one year in this other merit system to be eligible to convert to the Title 5 System.

Some exceptions to this rule may apply if you have previously acquired tenure under a Title 5 appointment.

• Veterans' preference does not apply for other current permanent Federal agency employees.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Work Schedule : Monday - Friday, 6 : 00am to 2 : 30pm

Position Description Title / PD# : Maintenance and Operations Supervisor - Grounds / Transportation Section / PD771600

Relocation / Recruitment Incentives : Not authorized Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
• All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.

Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.

• 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, 03 / 14 / 2022.

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 .

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 :

• Leadership
• Planning and Evaluating
• Technical Competence
• Transportation
• Vehicle Operation

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

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.

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.

Special Employment Consideration : VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply, including those eligible for hiring under 5 CFR 213.

3102(u), Schedule A, Appointment of persons with disabilities i.e., intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities , and / or Disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more.

Contact the Agency Contact for information on how to apply under this appointment authority via the Selective Placement Coordinator.