Description:
This position serves as an Operations Foreman for the San Francisco VA Health Care System. This position is in the Operations Section within Engineering Service and is under the general supervision of the Operations Section Chief with work subject to review for quality, timeliness, completeness and adherence to policies, priorities, project schedules and detailed work plans.Requirements:
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 04/18/2025.
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 Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C .
SCREEN-OUT: This position requires the applicant to have the ability to perform the work of a lead or supervise as an Operations Supervisor. This lead/supervisory work includes: overseeing multiple areas within a facility (i.e. Boiler Plant, Water Treatment Plant, and outside utilities); determining specific assignments for subordinates; applying technical expertise (i.e. steam generation, water treatment and distribution, sanitary sewer/ storm water systems, industrial equipment, etc.) necessary for the operation of a complex organization (i.e. hospitals, etc.); coordinating and planning schedules, workload and staffing needs; providing supervision and assistance on complex repairs and maintenance; estimating maintenance and service-support related costs for areas under your supervision.
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Driver's License Requirement (Screen-out): This position requires a current and valid state-issued driver's license to operate government vehicles to perform the official duties of the position. Note: We cannot accept photographs, therefore; please do not submit a copy of your driver's license with your application package. If an interview is requested, you may be required to provide a copy of your current and valid state-issued driver's license.
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 is required to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Incumbent frequently lift and carry tools, equipment, and parts weighing up to 20 pounds and, less often, up to 50 pounds. Occasionally, incumbent lift or move with assistance, moderately heavy objects weighing more than 50 pounds.
The work is performed both inside and outside. Incumbent may be required to make modification and installation in adverse weather; in work areas that are noisy, dirty, dusty, and greasy; on scaffolding or cranes at heights of 30 or more feet; manholes of 30 feet deep, and occasionally exposed to the possibility of injury from falling, electrical shock, bums, and rotary devices such as electrical motors. Incumbent occasionally works in areas requiring the use of respirators. Incumbent may complete modification and installations from ladders, scaffolding, platforms, and other hard to reach places. They usually perform work inside well lighted, ventilated and heated areas. Floors are sometimes uneven, oily, and slippery. Mechanics are frequently exposed to moving objects and sharp edges with the possibility of cuts and bruises. Dirt, grease and dampness are frequently encountered.
You will be rated on the following Job Elements as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:
- Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair
- Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)
- Lead or Supervise
- Materials
- Measuring Instruments
- Technical Practices
- Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment