Boiler Plant Operator

Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. Learn more about this agency Duties Under general supervision of the foreman, operate three high pressure, oil-fired steam boilers with an active plant capacity of 580,000 lbs/hour. Maintain correct temperatures on fuel oil and feed water by making necessary adjustments to feed water regulators. Conduct a complete physical check of Boiler Plant equipment at least once each hour of the shift, remaining constantly alert to detect malfunctioning and take necessary action to prevent breakdown of equipment Operate electric and steam turbine pumps, steam turbine forced draft fans, electric and steam driven fuel pumps and various electric condensate pumps. Perform routine maintenance and repairs, such as replacing gaskets, packing and tightening up on pipe fittings and turbining boiler tubes. Read all meters and records data hourly in daily operating log as to oil consumption of each boiler, steam produced, boiler make-up used, flue gas temperatures. Requirements Conditions of employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Incumbent is required to work rotating shifts. Incumbent may be required to wear respiratory protection and must pass a pulmonary function test by occupational health. Incumbent be able to obtain and maintain an operating engineer's license, third class. Incumbent must be willing to travel up to 5% of the time. This position has a requirement to lift up to 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations (natural or man-made disaster) the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations. Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens 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 Boiler Plant Operator ~ without more than normal supervision to include complex duties including operating, maintaining, and repairing boilers, adjusting fuel feeds and operating electric and steam turbine pumps. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical Effort: The incumbent is not subject to sustained physical effort. Occasionally, the incumbent works in awkward and cramped positions when making minor repairs. Frequent standing, walking and climbing is required while checking the equipment. Working Conditions: The incumbent is exposed to the normal temperatures, dust gases, danger of burns from hot pipes and equipment, conditions normally occurring in power plants. Exposed to conditions present while working near moving machinery and high voltage electrical equipment. May be exposed to acid and alkali chemicals used in feed water treatment. Will work in confined spaces in awkward positions in dirty, greasy areas. Must be able to lift heavy objects and climb ladders. Subject to continuous noise. Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a Installation Management Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Recruitment and Relocation incentive MAY be authorized. Student loan repayment MAY be authorized. Salary negotiations for new to federal service MAY be authorized. Credit for prior non-federal work experience and certain military service determining annual leave accrual rate MAY be authorized. Expand Hide  additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.