Maintenance and Operations Supervisor

Summary

This position is within the Facilities Service Line aligned under Facilities Operations for the Tomah VA Medical Center. The purpose of this job is to direct, plan, assign, and coordinate year-round maintenance and operations work for the Roads and Grounds consisting of over 60 buildings and 174 acres along with Fleet Management of over 120 vehicles a variant of heavy equipment, off road vehicles and support equipment

Duties

Planning: Develops short term (daily and monthly), annual (long term), and out-year plans (strategic) for replacement, maintenance, vehicle fleet utilization, and/or modernization of exterior site areas. Plans, directs and administers the complete maintenance program for standard and a variety of special purpose vehicles. Arranges for type and quantity of required vehicles. Plans and coordinates the vehicle rotation program by reviewing utilization patterns, then scheduling and rotating vehicle usage to achieve maximum efficiency and economy. Plan, organize, and participates in meetings and conferences, including some training sessions, to exchange information and coordinate maintenance planning and scheduling with user, maintenance and repair personnel, clinical and non-clinical staff, equipment operators and others. Work Direction: Responsible for overseeing employees of the units in the safe operation and maintenance (through demonstration) of all tools and equipment of the unit. Manages a complex fleet of motor vehicles ranging from subcompact sedans and station wagons to heavy trucks, busses, para-transit vehicles, and special purpose vehicles to within an assigned geographical area. Develops detailed programs for the service, storage and maintenance of the equipment and its utilization. Inspects commercial sources for maintenance of vehicles operating locally and in areas remote from the facility. Manages and assesses the effectiveness of all financial aspects of fleet operations: Operating Funds, initiating commercial job orders, controlling vehicle operating and administrative inventory and initiating processing of billings and adjustment to customer agencies. Analyzes overall fleet operations: Financial aspects, Fleet credit card, services provided, productivity, performance of commercial vendors, customer utilization of assigned vehicles and related areas to achieve control over operations and to assess effectiveness and economy of operations. Administration: Supervises staff of skilled and semi-skilled Federal Wage System, technical, and administrative employees. Exercises judgment in dealing with routine personnel matters. Plan and establish leave schedules; training needs; performance standards and appraisal assessment. Collects, analyzes and organizes data into appropriate report format using the ability to enter, manipulate and receive information through databases and special programs. Analyzes and evaluates on qualitative or quantitative bases the efficacy of programs and services within the Medical Center to meet established goals (i.e. Director's Performance Measures and Clinical Indicators). Provides routine executive support to the Facility Manager to include analysis of data, report preparation, correspondence, event planning, special projects that may be complex in nature, and committee work as assigned. Compiles overall costs, and other pertinent data for reporting purposes, including backlog (work programmed or scheduled), actual hours accomplished, current year progress, labor distribution costs, and costs of itemized materials or equipment needed to accomplish jobs. Oversees grounds operations at the facility, as well as, coordinates and oversees contractors work and oversees the compensated work therapy (CWT) program and document performance accomplishments or deficiencies to the program manager. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance and Operations Supervisor/PD04099O Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Requirements

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. 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 identification 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, 10/13/2026. 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: Ability to Lead or Supervise Financial Management Manages and Organizes Information Planning and Evaluating Project Management Vehicle Maintenance 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: Occasionally lifts heavy loads, machinery parts, etc., must be able to climb/descent ladders and scaffolds. The Incumbent is subject to all hazards inherent in the physical plant and grounds environments, for example: burns, cuts, bruises, sprains, falls, high heat, high humidity, etc. Working Conditions: May work from ladders, scaffolding, and/or hydraulic platforms. Requires working in uncontrolled environments, in inclement weather conditions, and in confined or uncomfortable spaces. Many work sites are hot, dirty, dusty, greasy, poorly lit, cramped and with unpleasant odors.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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. Other Information

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. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. 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 or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.