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.
About the Position: This is an open continuous announcement. We accept applications on an ongoing basis. Applications will be reviewed bi-weekly for consideration.
Duties
- Perform the full range of work involved in the repair, overhaul, installation, maintenance, and servicing of a variety of commercial and industrial heating, ventilation and air conditioning units and systems.
- Inspect thermostats, governors, switches, fuel cutoff apparatus, burners, fuel feed, flame safeguard controls, damaged parts, and other safety devices.
- Modify and substitute components and elements of the system to meet specific pressure-temperature or climate characteristics.
- Use plumbing skills to maintain and repair supply, drain piping, drinking fountains, commodes, urinals, showers, and commercial plumbing.
- Repair, troubleshoot, install, and maintain commercial and industrial heating units.
- Use of refrigeration cycle knowledge to diagnose various complex commercial and industrial air conditioning systems and make extensive repairs.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance based on a single scope background investigation (SSBI) with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
- In accordance with Change 3 to AR 600-85, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program, employee must successfully pass a urinalysis screening prior to appointment and periodically thereafter.
- The incumbent will obtain and maintain a Universal EPA certification from an approved institute for the handling and control of refrigerants and other Ozone Depleting Substances (OZDs). A certification card must be carried when handling refrigerants.
- Pre-employment physical is required.
- Lifting up to 50lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
- Wear protective clothing and devices such as goggles, respirators, heavy aprons, hard hats, and gloves.
- The incumbent may be subjected to short notice recall.
- The employee may be required to work uncommon tours of duty hours, working either fixed or rotating shift which may include evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
- A one-year probationary period may be required.
- This position has been designated “Weather Essential”. In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations.
- This position is designated as mission essential, consistent with the criteria described in DoD instruction (DoDI) 3024.42.
- This position has a TDY or business travel requirement of 30% of the time to various CONUS and non-combat OCONUS locations.
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.
WG-11 Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of an Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanic (Energy Management Control Systems) without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common duties. I can identify the cause of faulty equipment and repair large industrial systems and air systems. I am able to repair complicated heating units and systems which contain numerous components. Make modifications to properly control various equipment and determining the best method for correcting malfunctions to make repairs on a variety of air conditioning and cooling unit systems. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.
WG-10 Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of an Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanic (Energy Management Control Systems) without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common duties. I can identify the cause of faulty equipment and repair large industrial systems and air systems. I am able to repair heating units and systems which contain numerous components. Determine the best method for correcting malfunctions to make repairs on a variety of air conditioning and cooling unit systems. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.
WG-09 Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of an Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanic (Energy Management Control Systems) without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common duties. I can repair large industrial systems and air systems. I am able to repair heating units and systems which contain numerous components. Assist in determining the best method for correcting malfunctions on a variety of air conditioning and cooling unit systems. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.
- Physical Effort: Installations and repairs require the use of ladders, scaffolding, and platforms. Some parts of systems needing repair are in hard-to-reach places. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, stretching, climbing, and working in uncomfortable positions is required. Frequently lifts, carries, and sets up tools, equipment, and parts that weigh up to 50 pounds. Occasionally lifts items weighing more.
- Working Conditions: Work is performed inside and outside, frequently in cramped and awkward positions or in a shop area which is usually adequately heated and ventilated. Works in rooms on concrete floors, and is exposed to the gas, ash, dust, and burns from scalding water and contact with heated systems and parts. Work is frequently dirty and greasy. Subject to variable temperatures when working in cold storage rooms and high temperatures when working on boilers. Subject to possible injuries such as cuts, bruises, burns, electric shock, falls from ladders, scaffolding and platforms, and dropping moderately heavy items, and possible respiratory disorders due to inhalation of refrigeration gasses. Frequently wears protective clothing and devices such as goggles, respirators, heavy aprons, hard hats, and gloves.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Benefits
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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.
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement.
If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.
Required Documents
The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.
As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
1. Your resume:
- Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
- If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
- For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
- For additional information see: What to include in your resume.
2. Other supporting documents:
- Cover Letter, optional
- Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 07/16/2024 to receive consideration
- To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12387509).
- Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
- You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
- It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
- Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Next steps
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking (as applicable) for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
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