Clarification from the agency

ALL US CITIZENS DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation.

• Operate a computer driven building management system which controls the integral heating and cooling systems when assigned to the main plant.
• Responsible for operating and maintaining the plant and make decisions affecting the total operational output and efficiencies.
• Maintain/repair and operation of the boiler plant, chiller plant, water softener system, and domestic water tank pumping system. The boilers are multi-fuel (natural gas/ fuel oil) mechanically fired, power boilers generating steam at 65 pounds per square inch and associated equipment.
• Inspect adjust and maintain the air conditioning and boiler plant equipment.
• Makes decisions affecting the total operational output and efficiencies.
• Repair/Maintain all components of the heating plant and all auxiliary equipment associated with the cooling plant to include repair and replacement of mechanical pumps, seals, bearings, packing glands, impellers, shafts, valves, wye strainers, and pressure reducing stations.
• Modify piping/plumbing for heating/cooling systems, chemical feed systems and fuel systems.
• Troubleshoot variable speed drive motor controls, purge type combustion controls and flame safeguard controls. Remove and replace defective programmer controls for boilers.

Work Schedule: Rotating Shifts-to be determined based on facility needs
Position Description Title/PD#: Utility Systems Repairer-Operator/PD09692-A
Physical Requirements: Works in confined areas, requires walking, standing, climbing, bending, crouching, stooping and kneeling for prolonged periods of time. Works in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Lifts and carries repair parts, tools, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Occasionally handles heavier material; Works primarily indoors. Subject to high temperatures, constant noise, rotating machinery, dirt, grease, chemicals, oil and fumes. Subject to cuts and abrasions from tools and equipment, bums from acids, caustics, steam, and contact with piping and boilers. Shares in the responsibility for a sound industrial safety program. Is required to comply with all applicable safety directives. Promptly reports unsafe conditions to the immediate supervisor.

Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
• May serve a probationary period
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
• 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).
• Effective May 7, 2025, driver’s licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Required skills and Knowledge:

• Must possess knowledge of all operational phases of boiler plant operations ( e.g., water treatment, fuel systems, steam generation, and pollution control) and their interrelationships for efficient and economical generation of steam.
• Possess knowledge of all operational phases of chiller plant operations for water cooled centrifugal and air cooled chillers to meet load demands in the most efficient manner
• Has knowledge and skill to make major repairs to high pressure boilers that maintain prescribed boiler temperatures and pressures. Make major repairs to all associated components of high pressure steam boiler and chiller plants. Must possess ability to interpret blueprints, technical manuals, and work instructions.
• Must possess knowledge and skills to qualify as a certified boiler/chiller plant operator or have measurable qualifications that would permit certification within 30 days of assignment.

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:

• Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair
• Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)
• Meet deadlines
• 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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Applicants will be referred in the order in which they were received.

Documents Accepted:

• Cover Letter
• DD-214/ Statement of Service
• Disability Letter (Schedule A)
• Disability Letter (VA)
• License
• Other (1)
• PCS Orders
• Professional Certification
• Resume
• Separation Notice (RIF)
• SF-15
• SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
• Transcript

Documents Required:

• Resume

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).You will not be contacted for additional information. Applicants will be deemed ineligible if supporting documentation is not submitted.

Veterans' Preference: 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.

Applications are accepted online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.

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