UTILITIES SYSTEM REPAIR OPERATOR with Security Clearance
Company: Department of Defense
Location: Washington
Posted on: April 28, 2024
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Job Description:
Duties--- You will control and coordinate the operations of all
utilities, generating plant, sub-stations, and emergency diesel
generators, monitors utility electric feed to station, reverse
osmosis systems and seven steam nodal plants.--- You will perform
operational maintenance on mechanical equipment, and may perform
more extensive repairs during slack period, scheduled shut down or
in emergencies.--- You will check utility systems distribution
patterns by reviewing load demand records, examining dispatch of
utilities orders, observing conditions reflected on control
computers.--- You will maintain utility service to all vital
production, research and quality assurance areas to prevent loss of
production, vital testing, fires and or explosions.--- You will
operate high-pressure boilers in emergencies and when assigned,
including operating manual and semi-automatic controls for oil
burners and gas, blows down boilers.--- You will maintain constant
observation of the control room Control System for condition of
equipment, keeping watch logs, maintaining hourly readings, and
answering telephone calls from outlying building.--- You will
perform operational and preventive maintenance on turbines and
other mechanical equipment.--- You will make preliminary diagnosis
of trouble symptoms, recommending action to correct or shut down
equipmentRequirements Conditions of Employment--- Must be a US
Citizen.--- Must be determined suitable for federal employment.---
Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.--- New
employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to
successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification checkTo
learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and
responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov--- Within the Department of
Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within
180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian
position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code
3326.--- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective
Service.--- This is a bargaining unit position.--- You will be
required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States
driver's license.--- You will be required to successfully complete
a pre-appointment physical examination.--- You will be required to
obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance
prior to entrance on dutyFailure to obtain and maintain the
required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job
offer or removal.--- You will be required to complete training,
obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and
travel-related purchases.--- This position may require travel from
normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or
isolated sitesYou must be able to travel on military and commercial
aircraft for extended periods of time.--- This is a Mission
Essential positionYou will be required to ensure organization or
facility continuity of operations and/or completion of tasks that
are considered essential to the mission designated by a local or
command decision.--- You will be required to obtain and maintain a
current MD Industrial Wastewater Class I license.--- You will be
required to obtain and maintain a current MD Stationary Engineers
Class I licenseQualifications Although a specific length of time
and experience is not required for most trade and labor
occupations, you must show through experience and training that you
possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to
perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are
applyingQualification requirements emphasis is on quality of
experience, not necessarily the length of timeYour qualifications
will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills,
abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out
listed belowThis job has a screen-out element which will be used to
determine minimum eligibility for this jobApplicants who do not
receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will
be found ineligibleThe Screen-out Element for this position is: 1)
Maintaining utility service (steam, electricity, compressed air and
water/wastewater treatment) to all vital production, research and
quality assurance areas to prevent loss of production, vital
testing, fires and/or explosions; 2) Making preliminary diagnosis
of trouble symptoms to recommend action (e.gcorrect issues, shut
down equipment) to the power plant supervisor; 3) Conducting checks
of equipment (generators, boilers, air compressors, electrical
distribution systems) by reviewing load demand records, examining
dispatch of utilities orders, and observing conditions reflected on
control computers; 4) Performing extensive repairs during slack
periods and scheduled shut downs to avoid mechanical
malfunctionsAdditional qualification information can be found from
the following Office of Personnel Management website:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including
volunteer work done through National Service programs (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 employmentEducation
This job does not have an education qualification
requirementAdditional information This announcement uses the
Certain Personnel of the DoD direct hire authority to recruit and
appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive
serviceA 40-hour work week is typical for this positionThis
position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights,
weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirementsOvertime or
night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be
requiredCertain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or
Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selecteesA
relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to
offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selecteeA
relocation incentive may be authorizedPHYSICAL EFFORT Work requires
"analysis by ear'', close attention of eyes, ability to distinguish
basic colors, considerable walking and standing on hard surfaces,
and pushing, pulling, and lifting of material weighing up to 40
poundsIncumbent must be able to climb vertical ladders; must have
peripheral vision that will enable the incumbent to avoid falls;
must have sufficient hearing to hear verbal commands over
surrounding noise of equipmentNo reaching above shoulder more than
2 hours per dayShift work requiredWORK ENVIRONMENT Work is done
indoors 95% of the timeWork area is an industrial climate
controlled roomPersonnel protective equipment is required for this
position including hard hat, safety shoes, gloves, eye protection
and occasional dust maskDrives government vehicle to out buildings
to check standalone boilers and auxiliary equipmentThe main hazards
are burns from high pressure and high temperature steam, injury
from accidental contact with moving equipment, electrical shocks
from electrical equipment and wiring, and injury or death from
major explosions from turbine or boilers in adjacent bayShift work
is requiredThis position is covered by the Department of Defense
Priority Placement ProgramSeveral vacancies may be filledA
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 appointmentsFederal annuitant
information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the
Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the
employment of annuitantsPolicy information may be found at:
http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf
Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals
under this specific hiring authorityHowever, if you claim veteran's
preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation
with your application as described in the Required Documents
section below.--- Benefits Help A career with the U.Sgovernment
provides employees with a comprehensive benefits packageAs a
federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range
of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very
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Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of
position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time
or intermittentContact the hiring agency for more information on
the specific benefits offeredHow You Will Be Evaluated You will be
evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the
qualifications aboveIn order to qualify for this position, your
resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education,
knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the
specific position for which you are being consideredYour resume is
the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and
abilities as they relate to this positionTherefore, we encourage
you to be clear and specific when describing your experienceAs
vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume
to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification
requirements listed in this flyerYou will be rated based on the
information provided in your resume, along with your supporting
documentationIf selected, you may be required to provide additional
supporting documentationIf after reviewing your resume and
supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated
your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found
ineligible/not qualifiedPlease follow all instructions
carefullyErrors or omissions may affect your rating or
consideration for
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