GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR

Full Job Description

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA to meet Critical Hiring Needs for recruitment and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: This is a PERMANENT position as a General Maintenance and Operations Supervisor with the Directorate of Public Works, Fort Jackson, SC.

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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).

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required.

However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR ~ without more than normal supervision.

I have the ability to perform the most difficult and complex tasks to include performing staff planning, coordination, and supervision of engineering/maintenance support activities of buildings, grounds and utilities and establish objectives, standards and goals for the successful accomplishment of the operation and maintenance programs - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

PHYSICAL EFFORT. Handles and carries tools, equipment and testing devices that seldom weigh over 50 pounds.

Work is normally performed at sites where most of the equipment can be reached from the floor or ladders.

The incumbent may occasionally use platforms, scaffolding, hoists, holders and pulleys in performing the work.

The position requires frequent standing, walking and climbing and occasional stooping, bending, kneeling and work in tiring or uncomfortable positions. WORKING CONDITIONS.

Most of the work is performed inside. Occasionally work is performed outside on top of tall buildings and in cramped areas with low overheads.

The incumbent is exposed to gas, smoke, ash, scalding water, carbon monoxide poisoning, gas, oil and sulfur fumes and toxic refrigerants.

Goggles, respirators, heavy aprons, hard hats, protective gloves, facemasks and protective clothing are provided to mitigate the adverse conditions and exposure to known hazards. Major Duties:

• Works under the direction of the Fort Jackson Directorate of Public Works Operations and Maintenance Division (OMD) Chief.
• Serves as Supervisor over four shop foreman and second-level supervisors, as well as one branch chief of the Operations and Maintenance Division at a large multi-mission installation.
• Assigns and explains work requirements to subordinate levels of supervision, sets deadlines and sequence of operations, directs rearrangement of space and development of specialized tools and equipment as necessary.