Operations Supervisor

Description:

Duties

In this position, you will:

• Set objectives and priorities; plans the best use of subordinates, equipment and materials; makes assignments of work and establishes deadlines; inspects completed work and work in progress.
• Participate with and advises the Building Manager on long-range planning, budgeting, staffing determinations, etc. Reports to supervisor on status of work and causes of work delays or problems and recommends solutions/alternative approaches.
• Identify situations, both within and outside the Shop, which offer the Smithsonian opportunities to increase productivity and reduce costs. Such situations may include skills realignment, cost estimates, equipment acquisition, income-producing possibilities, inventory management, materials management and customer relations.
• Maintain close contact with customers, responds promptly to their inquiries and checks periodically with them to determine their degree of satisfaction with the quality of work being performed. Meets with customers at the conclusion of projects to determine degree of satisfaction with the finished product and the processes that interface with customers.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation
• May need to complete a Probationary Period
• Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.

Physical Requirements:
This position requires the physical ability to perform moderately heavy work including lifting and carrying heavy objects up to 50 lbs.; work outside in all weather conditions with exposure to dirt, dust, pollen and insects; climb ladders and stairs; and stand and walk for extended periods.

Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the job opportunity announcement.

For information on the Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations, see OPM’s website.

Qualifications

In order to be rated qualified, an applicant's overall experience and training must indicate possession of the minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the duties of this position.

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). 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.