Summary To find additional information on "What Is DHA" and to view and/or apply to current DHA opportunities listed on Air Force Civilian Service's "Direct Hire Job Board", please click here. In this position you will serve as the Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor, providing tech/admin supervision over subordinate leaders/workers in accomplishing trades/labor work of the HVAC/R Element and effective and efficient life-cycle operation, maintenance and repair of facilities and infrastructure. Responsibilities For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here. Serves as the secondary point of contact for all matters relevant to HVAC Systems. Ensures education in, compliance with, and practice of security directives, good safety, and health in all work areas. Assigns work to individuals and provides technical direction. Performs administration responsibilities. Advises employees of performance expectations and explains new work techniques, as required. Participates in employee and labor management matters with HR professionals. Delivers presentations on program status to leadership, including, accomplishments, solutions, and future requirements for support. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here. In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for Federal Wage System Positions, Trades, Craft, and Labor Positions located HERE SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade WS-08 in the Federal Service. Specialized experiences is a supervisor that will maintain and operate base-wide Civil Engineer customer interface via project planning, program development, design, project management contract execution and technical support. The Supervisor is responsible for planning/assigning weekly/monthly basis the use of subordinates, facilities, and materials. The Supervisor participates with employees in the development of performance standards and rates employees, and recommends hiring, promotions or reassignments; identifies, arranges and provides developmental and training needs of employees; provides a work environment that is free from all forms of discrimination, harassment and retaliation; addresses subordinate's concerns, whether perceived or real and follows up with appropriate action to correct or eliminate tension in the workplace; supports the agency's EEO program; utilizes safety and security practices following established rules and regulations to maintain a safe, clean and secure work environment. The Element Supervisor is responsible for all Safety and Compliance programs within the Element, to include Fall Protection, Lockout/Tagout, Hazardous Materials, Equipment and Computer Account management. Desired Skills: Five years or more of experience as a supervisor in the HVAC field. Five years HVAC industrial or commercial field operations experience desired. Five years of pipefitting experience desired. Must have a journeyman level training as HVAC technician. Education Additional Information Please note: Positions in this field/series may or may not be available, depending on current manning. For the most up-to-date notifications on available positions, we recommend candidates subscribe and complete their profile here, indicating their position and location preferences. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. Direct Hire Authority: NO 6-MONTH WAIT! Recently retired and/or retiring from MILITARY service ARE eligible for immediate appointment for AFTC positions. The 180-day waiting period has been waived for AFTC to hire recently retired and/or retiring service members. Air Force Civilian Service Employment Benefits: Paid Time Off: 11 Federal Holidays off per year Vacation time (Annual Leave) accumulates based on length of employment. Starts at 13 days (104 hours) per year and up to 26 days (208 hours) per year 13 sick days per year (104 hours) Retirement: Pension: Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) 401K: Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) available with up to 5% agency matching Health & Wellness: Various Medical, Dental & Vision packages to choose from for entire family Flexible Spending Account Federal Long Term Care Insurance, and Life & Disability Insurance Work/Life Balance: Family and Medical Leave Act Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Flexible Work Arrangements (dependent on position) Career Development: Tuition Assistance & Professional Development opportunities Career enhancement and promotion opportunities