Announcement details
- USAJOBS control number
- 889970300
- Occupational series
- 5402
Summary
The Boiler Plant Operator Supervisor serves under the Chief of Maintenance and Operations at the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System. As the Utility Systems Operator-Repairer Supervisor the primary purpose of their role is to supervise staff engaged in a multiple of trades consisting of Air Conditioning Equipment Operators and Boiler Plant Operators who operate, maintain and repair HVAC equipment.
Responsibilities
Major duties include, but not limited to: Directly supervise Boiler Plant Operators, Air Conditioning Equipment Operators at varies grade levels. Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) on technical and administrative task involving boiler, heating, ventilation air conditioning and operations repair for all employee in the Operations Section. Responsible for maintenance, repair, modification, renovation and new construction of various building or plant components. Provide general instructions, standard operating procedures, sets overall priorities and policies to accomplish quantity and quality of work. Review work for efficient and economical accomplishment with priorities. Maintain adequate stock of materials needed for a 24 hour operations worksite. Develop, implement and monitor routine and non-routine maintenance programs. Advise leadership of issues that affect the Operations section or the hospital. Ensure compliance with designated policies, procedures and standards related to operations, environmental and personal health and safety. Contact vendors and construct scope of work documents to ensure all projects are completed properly. Review and monitor contractors performance to ensure work is done and confirm completed to contract drawings and specifications. Occasionally acts on behalf of higher management, in their absence. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm Position Description Title/PD#: Boiler Plant Operator Supervisor/PD03956O Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Qualifications
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/30/2026. 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: Dexterity and Safety Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading) Lead or Supervise Measuring Instruments Operation of Equipment/Machinery Technical 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: Heavy lifting, 45 pounds and over; Heavy carrying, 45 pounds and over; Straight pulling (2-4 hours); Pulling hand over hand (1 hour); Pushing (1 hour); Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking (4 hours); Standing (4 hours); Crawling (1 hour); Kneeling (1 hour); Repeated bending (1-3 hours); Climbing, use of legs and arms; Both legs required; Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; Both eyes required; Ability to distinguish basic colors; Hearing (aid permitted) Working Conditions: Outside and inside; Excessive noise, intermittent; Grease and oils; Electrical energy; Working around machinery with moving parts; Working on ladders or scaffolding; Working closely with others.
Requirements
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 identification 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.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.