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Summary This position is located in the Boiler Plant Unit, Operations Section, Facilities Management Services of Edward Hines, Jr. Veteran's Hospital, Hines, IL. The primary purpose of this position is to provide supervision to the five Boiler Plant Operators and provide continuous operation and maintenance of the facility's four high pressure steam boilers. Responsibilities The Boiler Plan Operator Supervisor plans, directs and supervises the work of five Boiler Plant operators engaged in the operation and maintenance of four natural gas/No. 2 fuel oil fired 50,000 pound per hour water tube high pressure steam boilers and related auxiliary equipment; a domestic water pumping and storage system; a heat extractor system; and a diesel driven electric generator set. Additionally, the incumbent is frequently required to operate and maintain the boilers .and all of the other indicated equipment and systems by himself during entire shifts. Communication and interpersonal relations, including the ability to appropriately and courteously relate to internal and external customers. Maintenance of confidentiality of patient/employee information, electronic and print: The medical center performance improvement program. How to work and function in the medical center in a safe manner, including infection control and the correct operation of equipment. (As required) Age/Population-specific care as identified in the Age/Population-Specific Competencies - including knowledge of principles of growth and development relevant to the ages/populations served and associated age/population-specific needs and provide the appropriate care based upon the age/population-related factors noted. Incumbent will be required to serve a Supervisory Probationary Period of 52 weeks, if they haven't already successfully completed a 52 weeks Supervisory Probationary Period with VAIncumbent will be required to serve a Supervisory Probationary Period of 52 weeks, if they haven't already successfully completed a 52 weeks Supervisory Probationary Period with VA. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 700am to 330 pm Position Description Title/PD#: Boiler Plant Operator Supervisor/PD08967O Physical Requirements: The incumbent must be able to lift heavy objects, climb stairs, climb ladders and work from catwalks and scaffolds, The incumbent is frequently required to perform duties which involve bending, stretching, reaching and kneeling. Working Conditions: Frequently exposed to the dangers associated with high pressure steam. The incumbent must be able to regularly work for prolonged periods in temperatures well in excess of 100°F. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 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 Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading) 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. Education Additional Information VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. The following will be communicated to applicants for VA employment in a testing designated position and will also be included in all VA vacancy announcements for such positions: All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drugs use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. 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 https://www.opm.gov/. 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.