Operations Supervisor

Summary The incumbent has full supervisory responsibility over the work operations and employees of the Facilities Engineering Department Grounds/Transportation Section at the Lebanon VAMC. Responsibilities Major duties and responsibilities include: Supervisory Duties: 60% Plan, schedule and sets priorities for work assignments. Provide technical and administrative supervision to individuals through subordinate leader. Review and analyzes records and reports of work production, costs, and equipment and staff resource utilization to evaluate progress and to control or reduce costs. Proficient in software programs such as Outlook, Excel, and Word. Establish performance standards and evaluates the performance of subordinate leader and employees, makes determinations on grievances, recommends training, and approves leave of subordinate employees. Plan, coordinate, and supervise all grounds and roads related maintenance. Vehicle Management: 25% Ensure all VA-owned vehicle expenses have been reconciled in a timely manner. Address any concerns if repairs, maintenance, or any other issue that would hinder the operation of a vehicle. Review all fixed route special mode transports for wheelchair shuttles, buses, vans, and provides trip verification. Conducts annual inventory of all non-expendable property assigned to the section listed in the Consolidated Memorandum Receipt (CMR). Assures that safety rules are properly adhered to within the section and during motor vehicle operations. Non-Supervisory Duties: 15% Operate equipment and assist team when high workloads are in demand. Work as a team member within Engineering department performing walk throughs of projects, acting as a subject matter expert for the facility grounds maintenance. Review blueprints to ensure upcoming projects will meet facility needs. Responsible for monitoring completion of job and equipment maintenance records completely and accurately. Review the performance of comprehensive maintenance and repair, including preventive maintenance, installation and modification on all equipment utilized by the grounds department. Perform other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm Position Description/PD#: Operations Supervisor/PD031540 Financial Disclosure Report: Not required 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, 09/27/2024. 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 eligibiles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Ability to Lead or Supervise Administration and Management Computer Skills Interpersonal Skills Leadership Safety Engineering Self-Management 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: The incumbent must be in good physical condition, capable of lifting in excess of 50lbs, working in inclement weather such as extreme hot and cold temperatures. The incumbent will require bending, kneeling, in awkward positions while working on equipment and on rough terrain. Noisy, dirty, and dusty environments. Education Additional Information The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal/VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 85 or more) for this vacancy. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPMs Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. 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 applicants 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.