Summary
The Boiler Plant Operator is assigned to the Main Boiler Plant, Plant Operations Section of the Engineering Service at the Northport Medical Center. The Incumbent is required to stand eight hour watch shifts, on any of the tours of duty involved in the twenty-four hour, seven day per week operation on a rotating basis.
Clarification from the agency
ALL US CITIZENS
DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation.
This announcement will be open continuously 2/13/2024 - 5/13/2024. Applicants will be referred to the service as requested.
Duties
Major duties include but are not limited to:
- Responsible for the operation of the boiler, auxiliary machinery, instruments, controls, recorders, well water console and all other plant equipment.
- Responsible for preventive maintenance required to keep the equipment in continuous service.
- Preventive maintenance checks includes periodic checks of machinery, equipment and lubrication of machinery and equipment to reduce wear and preserve parts.
- Knowledge of equipment testing and adjusting to maintain proper boiler plant operations.
- Ability to detect minor leaks or faulty parts in the system and to make minor repairs as necessary.
- Operator is solely in charge of the main boiler plant on any watch or shift the operator is assigned to.
- Plant Operator keeps daily log books, log sheets and takes reading and sounding for report purposes.
- Required to utilize tools such as wrenches, pliers, hammers, screwdrivers, saws, tube cleaning equipment, ladders, chain hoists and electrical testing motors in the performance of duties.
- Required to use all size pipe wrenches and other plumbing/steam fitter functions necessary for proper plant maintenance.
- Plant Operator receives fuel oil.
- Required to mix chemicals for boiler water treatment, regrind and repack valves, and other similar duties involved in the preventive maintenance of boiler plant.
- Knowledge of simple and complex mathematical problems pertaining to fuel combustion, steam generation, boiler water analysis, chemical treatment of water and other mathematical problems pertaining to proper plant operations.
- Ability to read and understand sketches and blueprints of plumbing and electrical systems.
- Operator must remain constantly alert to the possibility of leaks in steam, fuel and water systems.
Work Schedule: Rotating Shifts, Weekends and Holidays.
Position Description Title/PD#: Boiler Plant Operator/PD7597A
Recruitment Incentives: May Be Authorized for Well-Qualified Applicants.
Relocation Incentives: May be Authorized for Well-Qualified Applicants.
Conditions of Employment
- You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
- Subject to a background/suitability investigation
- Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
- May serve a probationary period
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
- A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
- Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
Qualifications
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
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:
- Dexterity and Safety
- Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair
- Measuring Instruments
- Without more than normal supervision
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.
Education
There are no education requirements for this position.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. 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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
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.
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. Applicants will be referred in the order in which they were received.
Documents Accepted:
- Cover Letter
- DD-214/ Statement of Service
- Disability Letter (Schedule A)
- Disability Letter (VA)
- License
- Other (1)
- Professional Certification
- Resume
- Separation Notice (RIF)
- SF-15
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
- Transcript
Documents Required:
Please review the above list(s) to ensure you have included all necessary documents required for your application.Not every applicant will require the same documents, therefore it is the applicants responsibility to ensure that their application package includes all necessary documents to determine qualifications and eligibility for appointment, such as a copy of your SF-50, transcript, ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees). You will not be contacted for additional information. Applicants will be deemed ineligible if supporting documentation is not submitted.
Veterans' Preference: Since the Direct-Hire Recruitment Authority is being used, traditional Veterans' Preference rules do not apply. Qualified veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position.
Applications are accepted online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/13/2024 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12317089.
1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
Next steps
After the vacancy announcement closes, applicants are evaluated to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email.
|