Boiler Plant Operator Supervisor

About the role

The purpose of this position is to serve as a Boiler Plant Operator Supervisor. The position is located in the Engineering Service of the Memphis VAMC and reports to the Assistant Chief of the Engineering Service.

What you will do

• The purpose of this position is to serve as a Boiler Plant Operator Supervisor.
• The position is located in the Engineering Service of the Memphis VAMC and reports to the Assistant Chief of the Engineering Service.
• Major duties include, but not limited to: Supervise is the Boiler Plant Section which supplies steam for heating, cooking, humidification, sterilizers, and hot water for the 1,300,000+ square foot medical center.
• Supervisor of the Boiler Plant the incumbent has the full range of responsibility and control of all work operation of this unit.
• Responsible for both quantity and quality of the work production of each employee in this unit.
• Responsible for administering management programs to employees such as labor relations, safety program, cost reduction and suggestions.
• Must develop and carry out the maintenance plan for the unit, keeping in mind overall management policies and procedures.
• Supervises all work in systems related to operation and maintenance of boiler plant.
• This work may include such systems as: Proper function of boiler operation, testing of automatic equipment for proper operation and safety, maintaining proper log of operational data, preparing reports of boiler plant operation for submission to VACO, make tests of boiler water and prescribe chemical treatment required, maintain adequate supply of standby fuel oil for emergencies.
• Supervises seven Boiler Plant Operators.
• Takes and reviews work assignments; develops work standards, methods and procedures and coordinates work.
• Responsible for maintaining the proper materials, tools, and test equipment to accomplish work assignments of the unit without delay.
• Coordinates with contractors for contract work for maintenance, installations, and alterations, etc., in the Boiler plant.
• Coordinates with contractor personnel who have contracts with the VA Medical Center for new construction, alteration type work, maintenance, and testing of all plant equipment involved in the day-to-day operations of the medical center.
• Carries out the objectives and policies of the overall Engineering Service.
• Makes and approves leave schedules, makes daily work assignments, recommends promotions, takes necessary disciplinary actions and handles complaints of subordinates.
• Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 7am to 3pm , 7:30am-4pm Position Description Title/PD#: Boiler Plant Operator Supervisor/PD017880 Physical Requirements: Boiler Plant Operator frequently works in confined areas in and around boiler and support equipment.
• The work requires moderate to strenuous effort and long periods of walking, standing, climbing, bending, and crouching.
• Operator must be able to lift and carry heavy parts and equipment weighing up to fifty pounds.
• Must make repairs from ladders, scaffolding and platforms, stretch, bend and crawl through small openings such as 12"X16" elliptical opening.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job Subject to a background/suitability investigation Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 A complete application package; including Resume, Transcripts, etc. is 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 (***).
• 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.
• Beginning September 27, 2025, Federal agencies will only accept resumes up to two pages in length to comply with the Merit Hiring Plan.
• Resumes longer than two pages will result in ineligibility for further consideration for the position.
• USAJOBS will not allow you to upload or build resumes longer than two pages, and you will need to update the resumes in your profile before applying for a job.
• Resumes should include information relevant to the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies of the position to which you are applying.
• VA is unable to make assumptions about qualifications if not clearly listed.
• As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary 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 , your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

How you will be evaluated

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.

Documents you must provide

• Documents Accepted: Cover Letter DD-214/ Statement of Service Disability Letter (Schedule A) Disability Letter (VA) License Other (1) PCS Orders Performance Appraisal Professional Certification Resume Separation Notice (RIF) SF-15 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.

What to expect next

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.

Additional information

Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer (TJO). Please visit the Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP), va.gov/EMPLOYEE/docs/The-Fair-Chance-to-Compete-Act.pdf for more information.

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 ***

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 an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.