Boiler Plant Operator Supervisor

Veterans Health Administration • Fayetteville, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Boiler Plant Operator Supervisor is located in the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6), Fayetteville NC VA Coastal Health Care System, Engineering Service, Maintenance Section. The position is organizationally aligned under Engineering Service, reports to the Manager, Facility Maintenance Section, and supervises the Boiler Plant Section.

The supervisor plans staffing and assignments to ensure continuous 24-hour, seven-day coverage, distributing work equitably while accounting for leave, shift coverage, and operational needs. The role plans and schedules general repairs, preventive maintenance, new construction, and installations according to priority and impact on hospital operations. It ensures work is documented, records and equipment information remain current, and materials, spare parts, and tools are available.

The position directs subordinate staff, monitors work orders and preventive maintenance, ensures deadlines and safety requirements are met, and participates in after-hours emergency callback coverage. It also maintains physical plant records required by applicable regulations and policies, assesses whether repairs fall within its responsibility, and coordinates with the Maintenance and Operations Supervisor when needed. A valid driver's license is required. The posted schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Telework may be authorized; eligibility is discussed during the interview process.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must possess a valid, unrestricted State driver's license.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical examination.
• Must undergo a background/suitability investigation.
• Must meet Selective Service registration requirements, if applicable to males born after December 31, 1959.
• Must provide a complete application package, including a resume and transcripts as applicable.
• Must complete the online onboarding process and provide acceptable identification for pre-employment requirements.
• Must serve a one-year probationary period.
• Must demonstrate training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to perform the work; no specific length of training or experience is required.
• Qualifications must be supported by detailed descriptions in the resume; applicants are evaluated under OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards and a screen-out element.
• Relevant job elements include dexterity and safety, equipment assembly/installation/repair, interpreting instructions and specifications including blueprints, leading or supervising, measuring instruments, operating equipment or machinery, and technical electrical/electronic practices.
• If seeking credit for part-time experience, applicants must describe duties and responsibilities and state hours worked per week.

Responsibilities

• Plan employee duty, leave, shift, and work-assignment schedules to ensure adequate staffing and 24-hour, seven-day coverage.
• Assign and communicate work across shifts, distributing assignments equitably and accounting for leave and alternate shift coverage.
• Plan and schedule general repairs, preventive maintenance, new construction, and equipment installations according to priority, timeliness, and impact on hospital operations.
• Plan equipment installations using blueprints, diagrams, and manufacturers’ instructions, and document installations in accordance with Facility Management procedures.
• Maintain accurate and current equipment information in the AEMS/MERS, VISTA, or equivalent database.
• Maintain adequate materials and spare parts by reviewing repair histories, work-order trends, and experience; provide and replace tools as needed.
• Initiate purchase requests for shop equipment and maintain required documentation, including turn-in documents, CMR inventories, and equipment evaluations.
• Assign priority work through work orders, preventive-maintenance orders, and oral or written instructions; review work orders and ensure deadlines are met.
• Schedule preventive maintenance and direct subordinate staff in accordance with applicable VHA directives and safety and inspection requirements to prevent catastrophic plant failures.
• Participate in after-hours callback of the Cascade Response List for irregular or emergency situations to help maintain 24-hour Facility Management coverage.
• Review and maintain physical plant records required by Federal, State, local, VA, and Medical Center regulations and policies.
• Adjust equipment lineups as needed to maintain reliable and efficient plant operations, based on record reviews and communication with operators-in-charge.
• Determine whether maintenance or repair of operating equipment is within the position’s responsibility or should be referred to the Maintenance and Operations Supervisor.
• Comply with labor-management regulations in the VA–AFGE Master Agreement and local union agreement.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.
• Potential credit for job-related non-federal experience or active-duty uniformed military service when determining annual leave accrual, subject to prior request and approval.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed