Supervisory Facility Operations Specialist - New York, United States - Department Of Veterans Affairs

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    Summary



    Employee will serve as a Supervisory Facility Operations Specialist aligned within Engineering Service located at the New York Harbor Veterans Affairs Healthcare System, Manhattan, NY campus.



    Duties


    ***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION***

    The primary purpose of this position is tasked with operating and maintaining 3 medical facilities as the technical expert in the fields of utility maintenance, operations, repair, and construction. Duties will include, but may not be limited to the following:

  • Oversees the preventive maintenance and operations, implements utility operation, maintenance, and repair programs of all buildings and personal property of the medical facility and community-based outpatient clinics, including leased property sites throughout surrounding catchment area.
  • Plans, directs, schedules, and supervises work performed by the Operation, Utility, Maintenance, and Repair shops.
  • Ensures equity of standards and ratings between teams, evaluate leaders, approve selection for subordinates, and recommend leader selection. Resolves problems with section supervisors and contractors.
  • Hears grievances, reviews disciplinary actions, identifies and provides training, evaluates contractor work, approves overtime, and recommends awards and position classification. Develops and implements methods to improve production, work performance, and increase quality of work.
  • Maintains inventory and procurement of all equipment for all facilities.
  • Establishes a preventive maintenance program and conduct life cycle assessments to determine the most cost-effective strategies for repairs and replacements.
  • Manages the budget allocated to the maintenance and repair shops, includes: monitor expenditures, identify cost-saving opportunities, prepare budget proposals for approval.
  • Reviews construction project drawings, statements of work, and scopes; makes recommendations to address issues with existing conditions, design features, cost, energy savings, and maintenance complexities.
  • Manages contracts with vendors and contractors, both repair and service contracts. Must obtain Contracting Office II Certifications to be able to negotiate contracts, evaluate vendor performance, and ensure complains with contract terms and conditions.
  • Manages the work order program review, validation, prioritization, and assignment of work orders submitted.
  • Develops highly technical and complex policy development and oversees congressional and central office mandates.
  • Assures that all facilities and operations meet the Joint Commission, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and other applicable state, local, and federal codes and standards.
  • Performs other duties as necessary.
  • Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

    Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized

    Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required