UTILITY SYSTEMS REPAIRER-OPERATOR

This position is located in the Washington Headquarters Services (WHS), Facilities Services Directorate (FSD), Facilities Operations and Services Division (FOSD), Facilities Operations Group (FOG), Pentagon Shops/Mechanical. The incumbent serves as a Utility Systems Repairer Operator performing maintenance, and repair tasks related to, RDF Chiller Plant and the Pentagon building mechanical systems. as directed by the Plant Supervisor and/or General Foreman's.

Major duties

This is a Direct Hire Public Notice, under this recruitment, applications will be accepted for each location and/or installation identified in this Public Notice and selections are made for vacancies as they occur. There may or may not be actual/projected vacancies at the time you submit your application. This Public Notice is to gather applications which may or may not result in a referral or selection. This position is being filled under Direct Hire Authority (DHA) in accordance with Section 1109 of FY 2020 NDAA; P. L. 116-92 and Section 9905 of Title 5 U.S.C. Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration. Incumbents typical work assignments may include the following: Leads and trains lower-grade employees on the safe and efficient startup, operation, shutdown, and maintenance of the plant and Pentagon building mechanical systems on an assigned shift. Diagnoses causes of unusual or improper operations and initiates corrective actions to prevent recurrence or equipment failure. Conducts inspection tours to ensure equipment operates efficiently and safely, making necessary adjustments and reporting abnormalities to the Plant Supervisor or General Foreman. Independently performs corrective and preventive maintenance on chiller systems, HVAC systems, domestic and heating hot water systems, compressed air, and irrigation systems.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below. For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. Your background must demonstrate a full range of: To qualify at the WG-08 level, your background must demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of a WG-08 Utility Systems Repairer-Operator with minimal supervision 1) operating and monitoring complex utility systems (such as boilers, chillers, or pollution control systems); diagnosing abnormal conditions and determining the causes of equipment shutdowns; and performing complex maintenance, testing, 2) repair on mechanical and electrical controls, pumps, and bearings with minimal supervision. To qualify at the WG-10 level, your background must demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of a WG-10 Utility Systems Repairer-Operator under normal supervision independently 1) operating and repairing complex utility systems (such as industrial boilers, chillers, and pollution control equipment); 2) making complex technical judgments with limited guidance; 3) evaluating equipment failures to initiate corrective actions; and planning the installation and modification of major systems and controls. 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; 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. 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: Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic). All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience.