The Maintenance Mechanic Leader researches, analyzes, develops, tests, repairs, plans and determines all methods, materials and manpower required to perform duties within a working hospital environment at 2 VA campuses located at North Little Rock and Little Rock, Arkansas consisting of 202 buildings, 2 research facilities, 3 laboratories, 8 Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC) of the Central Arkansas Veterans Health Care System.
Summary
The Maintenance Mechanic Leader researches, analyzes, develops, tests, repairs, plans and determines all methods, materials and manpower required to perform duties within a working hospital environment at 2 VA campuses located at North Little Rock and Little Rock, Arkansas consisting of 202 buildings, 2 research facilities, 3 laboratories, 8 Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC) of the Central Arkansas Veterans Health Care System.
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DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (COVID-19 - VA 004) in-accordance with 5 U.S.C. 3304(a)(3) and 5 CFR 337.205(b)(1)-(4).
The mission of this position is to maintain the integrity and proper operation and the quality of patient care at a maximum. Work Leader utilizes the same tools, materials, equipment and leads a WG-4804-10 Locksmith and a WG-4804-9 Locksmith, six WG-4749-9 Maintenance Mechanics, and two WG-4102-9 Painters. This position is that of a work leader in the Building Structures Unit (BSU) shop and consists of the work, ability, and duties of the journeyman structures leader, WL-4749-9. Major duties include but not limited to:
Independently performs the duties of a maintenance mechanic while also serving as a work leader for the mechanic team working along with other workers and setting the pace.
Plans, coordinates, and directs work operations of the BSU.
Serves as project leader supervisors' representative for In-House projects which could require after hours work, weekends, and holidays.
Provides first level approval of requests for parts, shop tools and vendor/contractor services.
Utilizes highly developed knowledge of carpentry, mason, painting and locksmith principles to repair and maintain varied buildings, building furnishes and all other BSU issues.
Demonstrates proper work methods ensuring needed plans, blueprints, materials, and tools are available, and that needed stock is obtained from supply locations.
Maintains a current knowledge, and answering questions of other workers on procedures, policies, written instructions, and other directives such as technical orders..
Checks work in progress whether the supervisor's instructions on work sequence, procedures, methods, and deadlines have been met.
Assures safety and housekeeping rules are followed.
Reports to supervisors on status and progress of work, causes of work delays; and answers questions of supervisors on overall work operations and problems.
Constructs, alters, repairs, and maintains a variety of wood structures, concrete, locks and painting where accuracy and fit are essential and structural soundness and appearance are important
Completes and assembles constructed items often requiring exacting curves, angles, and straight cuts to fit closely joined assemblies.
Repairs and alters items and structures which requires knowing size, shape and purposes to measure, cut and fit products.
Uses varied measuring devices to accomplish precise measurements.
Uses shop mathematics to plan and compute complex and exact projects involving arcs, tangents roof pitches, and trusses.
Cuts, bevels, rabbets, chamfers, dados, grooves and miters joints.
Builds and constructs varied cement forms, such as steps, curbs, retaining walls and catch basins using curves, angles and straight lines.
Demonstrates a working knowledge of all types of locks and locking devices.
Determines quantities of materials for all projects within BSU.
Ability to work from blueprints and architectural drawings to determine placement of walls, doors and windows.
Knowledge of applicable NFPA codes and VA standards including but not limited to: NFPA 101 (Life Safety) and NFPA 99 (Health Care Facilities).
Demonstrates good working knowledge of VA Construction Standards.
Demonstrates efficiency in basic computer skills.
Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (subject to change based on the needs of the agency) Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic Leader/PD045620 Physical Requirements: Work requires light to moderate heavy lifting and physical effort between 10 and 90 pounds while transporting, carrying, pulling, moving, handling of setting up ladders, scaffolding materials and tools. Work requires kneeling, crouching, stooping, bending, climbing, walking and standing long periods of time. Work inside and outside under extreme temperatures, in cramped spaces, on roofs, under buildings, and in attics. Works from ladders, scaffolding and lifts.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
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:
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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
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional 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 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 view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Applicants will be accessed in the order in which the applications were received and select any qualified applicant in that order.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/25/2020 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10907096.
1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
John L McClellan Memorial Veterans' Hospital
4300 West Seventh Street
Little Rock, AR 72205
US
Next steps
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.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/25/2020 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10907096.
1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
John L McClellan Memorial Veterans' Hospital
4300 West Seventh Street
Little Rock, AR 72205
US
Next steps
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.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
