Utility Systems Operator Supervisor

Summary

Position is located in Engineering Service at the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System. Serves as a Utility Systems Operator Supervisor at the full performance level, supervising employees responsible for the operation, maintenance, and monitoring of utility systems, including boiler plants, HVAC, steam, chilled water, and related equipment. Ensures safe and efficient operations, schedules work, provides technical guidance and training, coordinating responses to system malfunctions and emergencies.

Duties

Major duties include, but are not limited to: Plans, lays out, installs, modifies, and repairs electrical circuits and systems based on written and verbal instructions, drawings, and specifications. Performs maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, repair, modification, and overhaul of commercial and industrial electrical systems and equipment. Tests, repairs, and maintains equipment such as transformers, generators, alternators, relays, remote controls, power control panels, AC/DC monitoring systems, and electrically powered equipment. Interprets blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, manufacturer specifications, color codes, symbols, and technical manuals to identify and resolve electrical system issues. Inspects electrical systems and components to ensure safe and reliable operation and compliance with applicable codes and standards. Maintains accountability and security of assigned tools, equipment, materials, and government property; promptly reports lost, damaged, or missing items. Adheres to established safety procedures and utilizes required personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety devices while performing assigned duties. Maintains a clean, safe, and organized work environment. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: 7:00AM - 3:30PM M-F Position Description Title/PD#: Utility Systems Operator Supervisor/PD108860 Physical Requirements:

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Preferred Experience: * Licensed High Pressure Steam Boiler Operator * Must be willing to obtain the license within one year of being employed and maintain it 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 Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading) Lead or Supervise Measuring Instruments Operation of Equipment/Machinery 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.