Utility System Repairer/Operator - Fort Wayne, United States - Department of Veterans Affairs

    Department of Veterans Affairs
    Department of Veterans Affairs Fort Wayne, United States

    4 weeks ago

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    Operates and performs operational/preventive maintenance on a semi-automatic, gas/oil-fired, high pressure steam plant consisting of three 13,500 pound fire tubed type power boilers and related auxiliary equipment.

    Must be able to independently operate the boiler, chiller plant, and electrical systems under normal and emergency conditions in a safe and reasonable manner with no supervisory direction.

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    Overview


    • Accepting applications
    • Open & closing dates
    04/29/2024 to 05/06/2024


    • Salary
    $ $36.10 per hour


    • Pay scale & grade
    WG 10


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    Location

    1 vacancy in the following location:

    • Fort Wayne, IN 1 vacancy
    • Remote job
    No


    • Telework eligible
    No


    • Travel Required
    Not required


    • Relocation expenses reimbursed
    No


    • Appointment type
    Permanent -* Work schedule

    Full-time -* Service

    Competitive


    • Promotion potential
    None


    • Job family (Series)
    4742 Utility Systems Repairing-Operating


    • Supervisory status
    No


    • Security clearance
    Not Required


    • Drug test
    No


    • Position sensitivity and risk
    Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk


    • Trust determination process
    Suitability/Fitness


    • Announcement number

    CBSR HYC

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    • Internal to an agency
    Current federal employees of this agency.

    Clarification from the agency

    Current permanent Facility & CBOC employees of Northern Indiana VAMC.

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    Duties

    The duties of the Utility System Repairer/Operator includes but is not limited to:


    • Monitors the overall operation of the boiler plant to maintain the required steam production for heat and process used throughout the VA campus.
    • Makes various operational adjustments to maintain plant efficiency and safety.
    • Maintains records and logs of plant operating conditions.
    • Performs daily boiler water tests to determine chemical treatment required to prevent scales and corrosion of the boilers.
    • Maintains proper chemistry control of boiler water, condensate, and chilled water through dally testing and adjusts chemical injection and blowdown rates as required.
    • Perform dally and preventative maintenance determined by scheduled activities (i.e. steam trap maintenance, valve maintenance, greasing of equipment and other predetermined tasks).
    • Performs maintenance work on boiler plant equipment (i.e. cleaning and repairing boilers; dismantling, repairing and installing control linkages; replacing valve seats, disc, and packing; adjusting and repairing feed water regulators, pressure reducing valves, boiler feed water pumps, deaerating feed water heater, booster pumps, and heat exchangers).
    • Adjusts boiler combustion controls, boiler safety devices, and Individual screw compressors for each boiler for steam atomizing.
    • Tests the emergency diesel generator for the boiler plant.
    • Examines blueprints and electrical schematics, sketches, written or oral instructions.
    • Checks the operation of safety equipment (i.e. flame controls, low water cutouts, low and high water alarms, high pressure cutouts switches and safety valves).
    • Maintains the correct level of water that is pumped into the campus water tower.
    • Sounds the correct alarm signal on the station steam whistle as specified by station policy.
    • Monitors the line status annunciator for all power to the campus and reports any changes to appropriate personnel.
    • Operates various hand and power tools and technical test equipment, including ammeters, voltmeters, and ohmmeters.
    • Responds to many of the building alarm systems, i.e. fire alarms, medical gas alarms, elevators, generators, and the Environmental Control System.
    • Initiates emergency call-ins for maintenance when notified by the Administrative Officer of the Day (AOD).
    • Acts as first responder for off-tour emergency calls.
    • May be required to make emergency decisions during off hours, natural disasters, bad weather, etc.

    WORK SCHEDULES:

    Week 1:
    Friday - Wednesday 12:00am to 12:00pm, Thursday 12:00am to 8:00am; Week 2: off

    Work schedule is subject to change pending the requirements of the Facility and or Service.

    Position Description Title/PD#:
    Utility System Repairer/Operator/PD91959A


    Compressed/Flexible Schedule:
    Not Available


    Telework:
    Not Available


    Virtual:
    This is not a virtual position.


    Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
    Not authorized


    Financial Disclosure Report:
    Not required

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    Requirements

    Conditions of Employment


    • You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
    • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
    • You may be required to serve a probationary period
    • Subject to background/security investigation
    • Pre-employment physical required
    • Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
    • Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
    • Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.
    Qualifications

    To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 05/06/2024.


    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 Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.

    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 Job Elements.

    Applicants must receive a minimum of two points on the below screen-out element to be deemed eligible for consideration.


    • Ability To Do the Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision

    Tasks related to:
    operating and/or maintaining boilers and auxiliary equipment.

    JOB ELEMENTS.

    The below job elements (skills, knowledge, abilities, and personal characteristics considered necessary for success on the job) are approved by the U.S.

    Office of Personnel Management for individual occupations as well as for jobs having common requirements.


    • Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.
    • Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
    • Use of Measuring Instruments
    • Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprinting reading)
    • Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
    • Knowledge of Materials
    Screen-out question: Current, valid state issued Driver's License is required for this position.

    Individuals required to operate a Government-owned or leased motor vehicle to properly carry out their assigned duties must be properly screened during the recruitment and onboarding process.


    Applicants must:

    • Possess a valid, unrestricted State driver's license,
    • Have a safe driving record, and
    • Demonstrate that they are medically qualified to operate the appropriate motor vehicle safely.

    NOTE:
    We cannot accept photographs, therefore, please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package.

    If an interview is requested, you will be required to provide a copy of your current, valid stated issued Driver's License.


    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.

    Note:
    A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities.

    Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

    Physical Requirements.

    Must climb vertical fixed ladders to a height of 30 feet above floor level to catwalks to operate large valves, make visual Inspection of boilers, etc.

    Otherwise, the physical effort is of a moderate type.

    Working Conditions. The work area is somewhat noisy. The usual hazards involved in the handling of highly combustible fuels exist.

    May be required to enter a boiler drum through a 12" x 16" elliptical manhole to clean the boiler internally.


    NOTE:

    Your answers will be verified against the information you provide on your resume, documents, and information supplied by your references.

    If you do not clearly describe your experience in your resume, you will be rated ineligible. We cannot make assumptions about your work experience and skills.

    Education

    This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

    Additional information


    The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies.

    To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 85 or more) for this vacancy.

    Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at

    This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.


    Pursuant to VHA Directive , VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy).

    VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations.

    If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date.

    The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.


    VA Healthcare System Serving Ohio, Indiana and Michigan (VISN 10) advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers.

    This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest.

    As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran.

    This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community.

    This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.


    If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.

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    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.

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    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.

    How You Will Be Evaluated

    You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

    IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

    Narrative responses are not required at this time.

    If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview.

    Your resume and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.


    The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.


    For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility requirements, please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitions document.


    Placement Policy:
    The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.


    It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.

    Financial disclosure not required.

    Veterans and Transitioning Service Members:

    Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.