Maintenance and Operations Supervisor
Tuscaloosa, AL - USA
Job Summary
The Transportation & Grounds (T&G) Supervisor must stay up to date and knowledgeable of Veteran Administration/Veteran Healthcare Administration Federal local and state regulations The Joint Commission standards Environmental Protection Agency requirements Department of Transportation etc. to ensure compliancy at all times and maintain facility readiness for surveys and inspections. Supervises and oversees all functional operations of the T&G Section employees ranging from WG-03 to WG-08.
Major duties include but are not limited to:
- Provides leadership and direction for all Transportation & Grounds Section operations ensuring alignment with Engineering Service objectives and Medical Center priorities.
- Plans organizes and schedules daily weekly and monthly work assignments; establishes priorities deadlines and sequences of operations.
- Assigns directs and oversees work of approximately 12 employees ranging from WG-03 to WG-08 adjusting staff and resources to meet operational needs.
- Ensures compliance with VA/VHA Joint Commission OIG EPA DOT and Federal state and local regulations governing transportation grounds equipment and safety operations.
- Oversees safety compliance and enforces safe working conditions including conducting and coordinating Safe Driver Training for required personnel.
- Assists the Chief of Engineering Service in developing planning and allocating the operating budget for the Transportation & Grounds Section.
- Manages section-level budget execution ensuring proper and compliant use of funds in accordance with VA policies and purchasing regulations.
- Maintains accountability and security for approximately 106 CMR equipment items valued at $2 million ensuring accurate inventory tracking and control.
- Conducts quality reviews and operational assessments to ensure readiness for Joint Commission VACO and regulatory inspections and surveys.
- Coordinates section activities with other Engineering Service supervisors and Medical Center departments to ensure efficient workflow and shared resource utilization.
- Evaluates work quality monitors costs identifies trends and recommends corrective actions to improve efficiency and prevent operational problems.
- Investigates employee concerns resolves workplace issues and supports positive labor-management relations as a supervisory representative.
- Conducts performance evaluations identifies training needs provides coaching and ensures ongoing staff development and competency.
- Researches and recommends equipment repairs replacements and improvements supporting both short- and long-range operational planning.
- Participates in continuous performance improvement initiatives related to transportation services grounds maintenance and equipment maintenance operations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance and Operations Supervisor/PD077160
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
- 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 ( Effective May 7 2025 drivers 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)
- 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.
To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement 09/24/2026.
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:
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: Work setting involves minimal risks and discomforts but does not require normal safety precautions typical of an office setting. The incumbent may also be exposed to outdoor weather conditions.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
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 applicants 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.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
Manager