Clarification from the agency

This vacancy is open to current permanent employees of the Kansas City VA Medical Center facility, Dept of Veteran Affairs, and CTAP eligible applicants only. First consideration will go to Kansas City VA employees.

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The Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic Supervisor Major Duties include:

• Plans daily, weekly, and monthly work to be accomplished by subordinates. Establishes deadlines and priorities for the performance of Preventive Maintenance (PM's), workload, and emergency responses based on methods, procedures, deadlines, and goals. Determines what assignments can be completed concurrently, how many to delay, and the number and type of personnel needed (considering skills, personnel, materials, and equipment available and required). Investigates work related problems and implements corrective actions.
• Directs, reviews, and analyzes the work plans of subordinates. Selects workers and assigns tasks to be performed by a wide variety of building trades and occupations having markedly dissimilar skills and unrelated work functions. Explains work requirements, methods, and procedures, instructs subordinates on new procedures, and provides advice when problems arise.
• Reviews work in progress and/or upon completion. Adjusts work plans, schedules, assignments, and methods to accomplish work as effectively and economically as possible. Determines equipment, supplies and materials required to complete assignments. Assures the delivery of supplies and equipment at work sites as needed. Works with leadership to establish the annual maintenance/operation plan for the HVAC&R shop. Responds to emergency maintenance needs to ensure they are accomplished in a timely/appropriate manner and keeps other internal supervisors and stakeholders advised of the status of unusual or emergent situations.
• Assigns and reviews work for the HVAC&R Shop staff. Establishes performance standards and makes formal and informal appraisals of subordinates. Participates in reviewing job descriptions for currency and accuracy and recommends necessary changes. Gives advice or instruction to subordinates on work and administrative matters and resolves problems and informal complaints through discussions with employees. Reports need for more serious correction, with recommended solutions for more complex problems, to supervisor. Serves as a management representative at hearings, meetings, and negotiations related to labor relations. Promotes management's programs and policies which include, but are not limited to, cost reduction, incentive awards, safety and EEO.
• Identifies employee training needs, and initiates action to request necessary training. Schedules and approves leave. Maintains production reports and records. Assures all safety practices are observed in work operations. Recommends work method improvements and the structuring of positions to achieve optimum efficiencies to supervisor.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: 6:00am-3:00pm
Position Description Title/PD#: Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic Supervisor/PD102750
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Pre-employment physical 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 (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial 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 or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/20/2025.

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 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:

• Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair
• Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)
• Materials
• Technical Practices
• Troubleshooting
• Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Without more than normal supervision

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.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Grade 10 mechanics frequently carry and set up parts and equipment that weigh up to 23 kilograms (50 pounds). Hoists, holders, and pulleys are operated when removing units such as large compressors, condensers, and chillers. Grade 10 air conditioning equipment mechanics make repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding and platforms where the parts of systems worked on are frequently in hard-to-reach places; therefore, stooping, stretching, bending, and kneeling are frequently for longer periods of time than that described at the grade 8 level.

They are occasionally required to work outside, on top of tall buildings, in drafty attic spaces, and in cramped areas with low overheads. Uncomfortable face masks and protective clothing may be occasionally worn when there is a possibility of exposure to toxic refrigerants. The systems are larger at the grade 10 level than at the grade 8 level and refrigerants are used in larger amounts; therefore, grade 10 mechanics are subject to larger amounts of escaping gases when making emergency repairs.

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.

Narrative responses are not required at this time. If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview. Your resume and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.

For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility requirements, please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitions document.

Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.

It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.

Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.