UTILITY SYSTEMS REPAIR-OPERATOR

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For qualifications determinations, your resume must contain hours worked per week and the month and year of employment for each position listed on your resume (i.e., hours per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present).

To qualify for the Utility Systems Repairer-Operator at the WG-08 level, your resume must demonstrate the following:Assist a journey-level utility systems repair operator in performing the following basic tasks under very close supervision and regular inspection to ensure proper performance: Perform preventive maintenance on boilers, chillers, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), compressors and emergency power equipment.

To qualify for the Utility Systems Repairer-Operator at the WG-10 level, your resume must demonstrate the following:Assist a journey-level utility systems repair operator in performing some of the following basic tasks under very close supervision and regular inspection to ensure proper performance: Perform corrective and preventive maintenance on boilers, chillers, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), compressors and emergency power equipment. Maintains, tests, troubleshoots, and repairs mechanical equipment including boiler tubes and drums, burners, flame safety equipment, chemical feed devises, conductivity system, valves, steam traps, strainers, gauges, pumps, fans sluice gates, traveling screen, heat exchangers, instrument and service air compressors, fuel oil tanks, chiller compressors, refrigerant transfer system, sewage comminutors, diesel engines, and auxiliary plant equipment.

To qualify for the Utility Systems Repairer-Operator at the WG-11 level, your resume must demonstrate the following: Perform some of the following duties with normal supervision: Maintain, repair, and test a variety of complex equipment and systems involving power boilers, single and multiple fuel power boilers, and associated auxiliary and pollution control equipment. Plans and lays out installation, repair, and/or modification of a variety of complex equipment and systems. Apply and interpret information in detailed blueprints, charts, and sketches to adjust, replace, and repair equipment. Maintain records and document actions.

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 Qualification Standards https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-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). 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.

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 questions. The screen-out element for this position is Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision

Job Elements: Those who meet the minimum level of experience and training for the screen-out element will then be evaluated in each of the following job elements:

• Knowledge of equipment, assembly, installation, repair, etc..
• Technical Practices (Theoretical, precise, artistic)

PHYSICAL EFFORT/REQUIREMENTS: Work involves significant walking, standing, bending, stooping, crawling, climbing of ladders, use of tools and lifting of heavy items to conduct personnel inspections of equipment, performs repairs, and correcting problems.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Works around operating equipment, refrigeration plant, steam tunnels, manholes, mechanical rooms, etc. The operating areas are noisy, hot or cold, dusty and dirty and contain moving equipment and pressurized piping systems, which can be hazardous if improperly operated. The plant and the building contain hazardous chemicals that require special handling procedures and protection. Conditions require that appropriate safety gear such as hard hats, hearing protection, protective eyewear and gloves be worn.

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Washington Headquarters Services uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: http://www.dhs.gov/E-Verify

If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application. Please view the following link for information on how to obtain an alternative application https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?%20title=Alternate_Application_Information

Appointment Authorities: For more information on appointment authority eligibility requirements:

• https://www.usajobs.gov//working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/individuals-with-disabilities/
• https://www.usajobs.gov//working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/
• https://www.usajobs.gov//working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/military-spouses/
• Other Special Appointment Authorities https://www.usajobs.gov/
• Interchange Agreements https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#url=Types-of-Appointments

Career Transition Assistance Programs: IAW with Title 5, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 330 subparts B, F, and G, clearance of displaced employee programs does not apply under this DHA.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. /www.esd.whs.mil/DD/DoD-Issuances/140025/

Current or Former Political Appointees: Beginning January 1, 2010, agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office.


Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative.

Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.