Boiler Plant Operator Supervisor

Job Summary
This position is located in the Facility Management Division of the Department of General Services (DGS). The Facility Management Division is responsible for the operation and maintenance of single and multiple fuel fired water and/or fire tube boilers and associated auxiliary equipment. The Division functions to ensure that boilers are safe and operating effectively and to ensure the effective and efficient operation of installed heating, hot water, air conditioning, and ventilating systems within designated facilities.

This position is considered essential within the Facility Management Division and is responsible on a 24- hour basis for the safe, effective, economical, and efficient operation of installed heating, hot water, air conditioning, ventilating and electrical systems in schools and facilities. Position performs or directs the performance of periodic maintenance on the systems.

Duties And Responsibilities
The incumbent supervises and assists lower-level staff, focusing primarily on facility maintenance and regulatory compliance, particularly regarding low-pressure boiler plant operations. The supervisor ensures strict adherence to local regulations (D.C. Municipal Regulation 17, Health, and Fire Department rules) and unit policies. A key responsibility is ensuring all preventive maintenance is conducted according to division guidance, which includes routine tasks such as periodic oiling, greasing, repacking bearings, tightening connections, and calibrating utilities. The role involves directing staff in both routine and complex system maintenance, tracking inventory, ordering necessary tools, equipment, and fuel, and preparing work orders for any major repairs that are beyond the team's scope. Maintaining a working-level inventory of parts and ensuring their security is also a critical duty.

In addition to technical oversight, the position requires significant administrative and personnel management skills. The supervisor is responsible for creating all employee work schedules—Covering daily operations, weekends, and emergencies—As well as managing timekeeping, tracking leave, and processing overtime requests. Performance management is a vital part of the role, encompassing the preparation of efficiency reports, recommending personnel for promotions or disciplinary actions, facilitating training opportunities for license advancement, and addressing initial employee grievances. The supervisor is expected to maintain thorough records and report regularly to upper management on operational status, any challenges encountered, and personnel needs.

Qualifications
You must show evidence which demonstrates you possess the required "job elements" must be supported by detailed descriptions of such knowledge, skills and abilities in your resume.

Your qualifications will be evaluated against the following job elements:

Ability to Supervise

Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.

Operation of (specific equipment, machinery, etc.

Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)

Use of Measuring Instruments

Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprinting, reading)

Dexterity and Safety

Licensures, Certifications And Other Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license..

District of Columbia 1st Class Steam Boiler Plant Operator's License, Swimming Pool Operator's and Pesticide Applicator's license

District of Columbia 3rd Class Steam Boiler Plant Operator's License and CFC Universal certification.

Education
Possession of High School Diploma or GED equivalency.

Work Experience
Applicants must have a thorough knowledge of automatic and semi-automatic boiler management systems that use manual, electric, electronic, pneumatic and mechanical controls.

Work Environment
The work is usually performed indoors in constant high temperatures from the boilers. Is exposed to the danger of boiler bursts, carbon monoxide poisoning, scalds and gas, oil and sulfur fumes. Cuts, bruises and broken bones may result from accidents while working around machinery and equipment.

Other Significant Factors
Tour of Duty:
Rotating Shifts

(Required to Work 1 weekend day each week at the discretion of your supervisor)
Pay Plan, Series and Grade:
SW

Salary Range:
$74, $101, ; based on available funding

Type of Appointment:
Management Supervisory Service (MSS)

At-Will Statement:
Positions in the Management Supervisory Service (MSS) serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority and may be terminated at any time with or without cause.

Promotion Potential:
No known promotion potential

Collective Bargaining Unit:
This position is not in a Collective Bargaining Unit.

Area of Consideration:
Open to the public

This position is designated as "Essential". An "Essential" employee will be required to report to work or stay at work during a declared emergency or government closing. "Essential" employees are not permitted to telework/telecommute during an emergency or government shutdown
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Suitability:
This position has been deemed safety-sensitive . Accordingly, you must successfully pass a criminal background check and a drug test as a condition of employment, and will be subject to periodic criminal background checks and random drug and alcohol screening for the duration of your employment
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EEO Statement:
The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.