Qureos Mentor

US Department of Veterans Affairs

<div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Summary</b></h2>
<p></p><p>The Utility Systems Repairer Operator (USRO) is assigned to the Graphic Control section of Engineering, in Facilities Management Service (FMS), at the . Bruce W Carter Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center. The USRO's work under the supervision of the Operations Supervisor and receives daily assignments from the Operations Supervisor.</p><p></p>
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<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>This job is open to</b></h2>
</div><div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>The public</b></h3>
</div><div>U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
</div></div></div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Clarification from the agency</b></h3>
<p>ALL US CITIZENS DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation.</p></div>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Duties</b></h2>
</div><p>Duties include, but are not limited to:
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<li>Conducts the monthly generator test connected to hospital load for the medical center Emergency Generators.</li>
<li>Responsible for both Building Automation and Control Systems and any alarms received on them.</li>
<li>Identities faulty equipment causes and makes repairs on large systems that provide for a variety of air conditioning functions such as heating, cooling, humidifying, dehumidifying, cleaning, filtering, and circulating.</li>
<li>Monitor and understand the engineering systems and emergency medical systems throughout the Medical Center by utilizing the Graphic Control Center's Energy Management System.</li>
<li>Inspect, maintain and repair the air conditioning system, centrifugal compressors and their components used to cool the medical center.</li>
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<b>Work Schedule:</b> 7:30am-4:00pm Monday Friday<br>
<b>Recruitment/ Relocation Incentives:</b> Not Authorized<br>
<b>Position Description Title/PD#:</b> Utility Systems Repairer-Operator/PD06790A</div><p></p>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Requirements</b></h2>
</div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Conditions of employment</b></h3>
<p></p><ul><li>You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job</li>
<li>Subject to a background/suitability investigation</li>
<li>Designated and/or random drug testing may be required</li>
<li>Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959</li>
<li>A complete application package; including Resume, Transcripts, etc. is required</li>
<li>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).</li>
<li>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.</li>
</ul><i>Beginning September 27, 2025, Federal agencies will only accept resumes up to two pages in length to comply with the Merit Hiring Plan. Resumes longer than two pages will result in ineligibility for further consideration for the position. USAJOBS will not allow you to upload or build resumes longer than two pages, and you will need to update the resumes in your profile before applying for a job. Resumes should include information relevant to the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies of the position to which you are applying. VA is unable to make assumptions about qualifications if not clearly listed.</i><br>
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<i>Resumes must be legible so they can be reviewed for eligibility, minimum qualifications and other position requirements listed in the job announcement.</i><br>
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<i>Your resume must be 5MB or less. We recommend saving and uploading your resume as a PDF to maintain formatting and number of pages. We do not accept PDF portfolio files.
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As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary 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:
<ul><li>your performance and conduct;</li>
<li>the needs and interests of the agency;</li>
<li>whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and</li>
<li>whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.</li>
</ul>Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
<p></p><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications</b></h3>
<p><b>To qualify for this position, </b>applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.<br>
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<b>EXPERIENCE: </b>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.<br>
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<b>SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: </b>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.<br>
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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.<br>
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<b>Note: </b>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.
</p><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Education</b></h3>
<p>This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
</p></div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Additional information</b></h3>
<div><div><p>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 (TJO). Please visit the Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP), va.gov/EMPLOYEE/docs/The-Fair-Chance-to-Compete-Act.pdf for more information.<br>
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The <b>Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)</b> and <b>Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)</b> provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at https://www.opm.gov/.<br>
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<b>Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave:</b> 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. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. 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.<br>
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<b>This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.</b><br>
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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.</p></div></div><br>
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<p>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.</p>
</div><div><div><div><div><div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><p>Benefits</p></h1></div></div><div>
<p>A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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</p><div><p>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.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div>
<br><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>How you will be evaluated</b></h2>
<p>You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.</p>
<p><b>IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. </b>Applicants will be referred in the order in which they were received.</p></div>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Required Documents</b></h2>
</div><p>Documents Accepted:<br>
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Cover Letter</li><li>
DD-214/ Statement of Service</li><li>
Disability Letter (Schedule A)</li><li>
Disability Letter (VA)</li><li>
License</li><li>
Other (1)</li><li>
Performance Appraisal</li><li>
Resume</li><li>
Separation Notice (RIF)</li><li>
SF-15</li><li>
SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action</li></ul><br>
Documents Required:<br>
<ul><li>Resume</li></ul><br>
Please review the above list(s) to ensure you have included all necessary documents required for your application.Not every applicant will require the same documents, therefore it is the applicants responsibility to ensure that their application package includes all necessary documents to determine qualifications and eligibility for appointment, such as a copy of your SF-50, transcript, ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees).<i>You will not be contacted for additional information.</i> Applicants will be deemed ineligible if supporting documentation is not submitted.<br>
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<b>Veterans' Preference: </b>Since the Direct-Hire Recruitment Authority is being used, traditional Veterans' Preference rules do not apply. Qualified veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position.<br>
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<b>Applications are accepted online. </b>Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.</div><p></p>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>How to Apply</b></h2>
</div><div><div><p><b>All applicants are encouraged to apply online.</b><br>
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<b>To apply for this position,</b> you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 04/13/2026 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12926965.<br>
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1. To begin, click <b>Apply Online </b>to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.<br>
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2. Click <b>Submit My Answers </b>to submit your application package.<br>
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<b>NOTE:</b> It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.<br>
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<b>To return to an incomplete application</b>, log into your USAJOBS account and click <b>Update Application </b>in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.</p></div><p><br>
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<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Agency contact information</b></h3>
 <div>Jeannette Ortiz
</div><div><div><div>Phone</div>
<div>813-816-7155 X100222
</div><div>Email</div>
<div>jeannette.ortiz@va.gov
</div></div><div><div>Address</div>
<div><div><i>Bruce W Carter Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center</i><br>
<i>1201 Northwest 16th Street</i><br>
<i>Miami, FL 33125</i><br>
<i>US
</i></div></div></div></div></div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Next steps</b></h3>
<div><div><p>After the vacancy announcement closes, applicants are evaluated to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email.</p></div></div></div><p></p>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Overview</b></h2>
</div><div><div>Accepting applications</div>
<div><div>Open &amp; closing dates</div>
 <div>04/02/2026 to 04/13/2026
</div></div><div><div>Salary</div>
<div>$35.24 - $41.12 per hour
</div></div><div><div>Pay scale &amp; grade</div>
<div>WG 10</div>
</div><div><div>Location</div>
<div>1 vacancy in the following location:</div>
 <div><div><div><div>Miami, FL
</div><div>1 vacancy</div>
</div></div></div></div><div></div><div><div>Remote job</div>
<div>No</div>
</div><div><div>Telework eligible</div>
<div>No</div>
</div><div><div>Travel Required</div>
<div>25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.</div>
</div><div><div>Relocation expenses reimbursed</div>
<div>No
</div></div><div><div>Appointment type</div>
<div>Permanent</div>
</div><div><div>Work schedule</div>
<div>Full-time</div>
</div><div><div>Service</div>
<div>Competitive</div>
</div><div><div>Promotion potential</div>
<div>None
</div></div><div><div>Job family (Series)</div>
<ul><li>4742 Utility Systems Repairing-Operating
</li></ul></div><div><div>Supervisory status</div>
<div>No</div>
</div><div><div>Security clearance</div>
<div>Not Required</div>
</div><div><div>Drug test</div>
<div>No</div>
</div><div><div>Position sensitivity and risk</div>
<div>Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk</div>
</div><div><div>Trust determination process</div>
<ul><li>Suitability/Fitness
</li></ul></div><div><div>Financial disclosure</div>
<div>No</div>
</div><div><div>Bargaining unit status</div>
<div>No</div>
</div><div></div><div><div>Announcement number</div>
<div>CBTC-12926965-26-JO</div>
</div><div><div>Control number</div>
<div>863536500</div></div></div></div>

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Utility Systems Repairer-Operator

Supervisory Medical Support Assistant

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Supervisory Social Worker

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