Insulator Leader

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The position is located in Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System. The mission of this position is to maintain the integrity and proper operation of all asbestos safety and flooring concerns while ensuring minimal interruptions to VA operations and maximum quality to patient care. The purpose of this position is to oversee and implement any assessments or regulatory requirements related to the abatement and removal of building material containing asbestos. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 06/04/2026. 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 Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision Dexterity and Safety Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading) Materials Measurement and Layout Technical Practices Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment 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: The work requires frequent climbing, reaching, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, kneeling, stretching, and walking. Some of the work is performed from ladders and scaffolds, which require overhead work in stretched, cramped, or awkward positions and frequent climbing. Arm movement is considerable when nailing, scraping, removing, repairing, or replacing encapsulating materials. There is frequent lifting and carrying of items that weigh 50-100 pounds. Proper PPE required for maintenance actions. Working Conditions: The work is usually performed inside under well-lighted conditions or outside during good weather conditions. Workers may occasionally be exposed to relatively low and high temperatures extremes, dust, dirt, grease, moisture, and cramped quarters. Work exposes the worker to floor surfaces that are wet and slippery. Subject to falls, cuts, burns, bruises, broken bones, and other serious injury. The removal and installation of insulating materials frequently creates airborne particles, which require the wearing of respirators, and protective clothing and equipment, which may be restrictive and uncomfortable. Subject to emergency callback work after normal duty hours and scheduled overtime requirements, which are compensated for by premium pay. Eligible for hazardous duty compensation. Incumbent will be required work both outside and inside in areas of medium to excessive heat, cold, humidity, dampness or chilling areas that have intermittent noise, dust, fumes, grease, dirt, and oils, with exposure to electrical wires and energy. Areas may be slippery and/or uneven surfaces, in equipment rooms, tunnels, crawl spaces, penthouses, overhead catwalks, scaffolding and/or in tight areas such as manholes and electrical/equipment closets.

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