Utility Systems Repairer-Operator (Direct Hiring Authority)

Who May Apply: US Citizens

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Domestic Defense Industrial Base (DIB) & Major Range and Test Facilities Base (MRTFB) to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. This announcement is a Direct Hire solicitation. Category rating, veteran's preference, and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do NOT apply for this vacancy.

Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.

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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Utility Systems Repairer-Operator (Direct Hiring Authority) ~ without more than normal supervision. I have ability to perform common duties including troubleshoot and repair radiant heating, evaporative coolers, and HVAC units. I can test control mechanisms (such as sensors, switches, and relays) and have a working knowledge of stand-alone hydronic, oil, and gas fired boiler systems and knowledge of how to test for refrigerant leaks in heat pump systems. I work under the normal supervision of a work leader of journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

• Work involves repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms, and where the parts of systems worked on are in hard-to-reach places. This requires incumbent to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Incumbent frequently lifts, carries, and sets up parts and equipment that weighs up to 40 pounds or more.
• The operator works in the constant high temperatures from the boilers. He is exposed to the danger of boiler bursts; carbon monoxide poisoning; scalds; and gas or oil fumes. Cuts, bruises and broken bones may result from accidents while working around machinery and equipment