Utility Systems Repairer-Operator Supervisor - 2rd Shift

Summary The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. This position is located in one of the Smithsonian Institution's facilities serviced by the Office of Facilities Management (FM) and is 2nd shift only, 3:30pm -12:00am. The Office of Facilities Management (FM) is responsible for all Smithsonian facilities, many of which are designated as historic and all of which are visited by millions of people each year. Duties The USRO Supervisor is responsible for supervising and providing the full range of operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and controls work.

In this position, you will:

• Serve as a supervisor in any of the Zones located in the Washington, D. C. Area, although supervisors may devote differing portions of their time to the duties listed below, they must perform the full range of operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and controls work.
• Plan, schedule, assign, evaluate and coordinate the work of leaders, mechanics, helpers, and intermediate level workers and coordinates, and inspects for approval, all repairs or maintenance required by other shops or contractors to heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems within assigned buildings.
• Works closely with Building Manager, Zone Manager, Level II Liaisons, HVAC Engineering Technicians and Equipment Specialists in planning, carrying out and recommending improvements to the work of the unit.
• Continuously study operational procedures and policies to assure the most effective and efficient use of people, resources and energy.
• Assure the continuous operation and monitoring of the Direct Digital Control (DDC) System and assures that EPA regulations for refrigerant management are adhered to.

Qualifications

In order to be rated qualified, an applicant's overall experience and training must indicate possession of the minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the duties of this position.

Your resume must be no more than two (2) pages and should clearly demonstrate how your experience aligns with the responsibilities and specialized experience required for this position. Do not copy language directly from the vacancy announcement, as you will be deemed ineligible for consideration. Instead, provide detailed, descriptive information about your actual experience.

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; religious; 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.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment:

Physical Requirements:

This position requires the physical ability to perform moderately heavy work including lifting and carrying heavy objects up to 50 lbs.; work outside in all weather conditions with exposure to dirt, dust, pollen and insects; climb ladders and stairs; and stand and walk for extended periods.

Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the job opportunity announcement.

For information on the Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations, see OPM’s website.

Additional Conditions of Employment:

This position is for 2nd shift ONLY, 3:30pm - 12:00am.

Must be available to work 3rd shift and/or assigned workdays that include holidays, weekends, and call back emergencies.

• Must possess a current EPA Universal Refrigerant Certification. (You must submit a copy with your application)
• Must have a valid State or District of Columbia driver's license. (You must submit a copy with your application)
• Must be available to work late shifts, weekends and holidays and is subject to being called in for emergencies to restore the Smithsonian Institution to normal operations.

How you will be evaluated

How you will be evaluated:

Applications will first be evaluated to determine whether the following screen out element is met:

• Ability to supervise a full range of operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and control work.

If an applicant meets the screen-out element, the following Job Elements will be evaluated:

• Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, operations, repair and maintenance (HVAC, electrical, steam).
• Knowledge of HVAC technical practices (theoretical, precise, artistic).
• Use of Measuring Instruments.
• Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. (includes blueprint reading).
• Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of Utility System Materials.

BASIS OF RATING: Once the announcement closes, your application will be automatically evaluated and rated by the system and a Human Resources Specialist. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your application and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. The numeric rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of this position. If, after the Human Resources Specialist reviews your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that the score you have received is not a true reflection of your qualifications and/or experience, your score can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect the information you provided that support your abilities. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. Your resume should provide detailed information regarding how your education and experience relate to this position, including the major duties and qualifications criteria listed.

Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA): If you are applying for a VEOA appointment, you must be a veteran and must be honorably separated and either a preference eligible or have substantially completed 3 or more years of active service. ("Active Service" under this law means active duty in a uniformed service and includes full-time training duty, annual training duty, full-time National Guard duty, and attendance, while in the active service, at a school designated as a service school by law or by the Secretary concerned.) A veteran who is released under honorable conditions shortly before completing a 3-year tour is also eligible.

Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: The following links contain information on the eligibility requirements to be considered under a noncompetitive appointing authority:

Primary Appointing Authorities for Career and Career-Conditional Appointments

Hiring Authorities for Veterans

People with Disabilities

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Benefits

The Federal Government offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Please see Benefits at https://www.si.edu/OHR/benefits for a complete description.

Flexible Spending Accounts - https://www.fsafeds.com/ Health Insurance - http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/index.asp Leave - http://www.opm.gov/oca/leave/index.asp Life Insurance - http://www.opm.gov/insure/life/index.asp Long Term Care Insurance - http://www.ltcfeds.com Retirement Program - https://www.opm.gov/retirement-services/

How to apply Click on the "Apply Online" button on the upper right side of the page. Please Note:

• You must apply for this position online through the 'Apply Online' button and submit required supplemental documents (if they are relevant to you).
• Your resume must be no more than two (2) pages.
• You may submit required documents by uploading them online during the application process.
• The complete application package, including any required documents, is due in the Smithsonian Office of Human Resources on the closing date of the announcement by 11:59 PM Eastern Time.
• If you are unable to apply online, paper applications may be accepted with prior approval of the Contact Person listed below.

Other information

• This position is not included in the bargaining unit.

Recruitment Incentive: Recruitment incentive(s) may be authorized for this position. However, approval for incentives are contingent upon various availability. If authorized, certain incentives will require the incumbent to sign a service agreement to remain in the Federal government for a certain time period.

Note: This statement does not imply nor guarantee an incentive will be offered and paid.

Selections may be made for vacancies across the Smithsonian Institution (SI). By applying to this position, you agree to allow your application and other personal information to be shared with one or more SI hiring officials for employment consideration for same/similar positions within the location(s) identified in this announcement.