Equipment Specialist Job in New Orleans, LA

As an Equipment Specialist, you will serve as a technical authority in the development, application, and interpretation of HVAC systems and equipment inspection and program evaluations, specializing in HVAC systems/equipment, central refrigeration plants, and maintenance management.

Location: Public Buildings Service, Facilities Management Division in New Orleans, LA.

We are currently filling one vacancies, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

• Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non­Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
• Serve a one year probationary period, if required.
• Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2 investigation level).
• Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee.  We will use the Department of Homeland Security’s e-Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment.

Qualifications

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

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.

You will have access to many benefits including:

• Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans)
• Life insurance coverage with several options
• Sick leave and vacation time, including 11 paid holidays per year
• Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan)
• Flexible work schedules
• Transit and child care subsidies
• Flexible spending accounts
• Long-term care insurance
• Training and development

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

We will use a method called Category Rating to assess your application. Here’s how it will work:

You will be scored on the questions you answer during the application process, which will measure your possession of the following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities:

1. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, electrical and mechanical schematics, Energy Management Control System sequence of operations, work orders, change orders and operating manuals.
2. Ability to survey building envelope systems/equipment and their usage and prepare evaluative reports and recommendations on maintenance functions, operations, techniques and procedures.
3. Knowledge of engineering practices and principles as related to HVAC and refrigeration systems, all types of HVAC control and Energy monitoring/Control Systems, electrical, plumbing, roofing, and internal/external architectural/structural systems.
4. Knowledge of regulations, directives, orders, handbooks, desk guides and policy, Federal Acquisition Regulations, specific service contracts, fire and safety regulations, OSHA and EPA regulations and directives.
5. Knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures used in the overhaul, maintenance, modification, and repair of building and building envelope equipment and systems.

Your answers to the questions will be used to place you in one of the following categories and standard score ranges: 

• Best Qualified = Candidates scoring between 95 - 100
• Well Qualified = Candidates scoring between 85 - 94 (Well Qualified for CTAP/ICTAP)
• Qualified = Candidates scoring between 70 - 84

We will verify your answers to the questions in your resume. If your resume doesn’t support your answers, we may lower your score, which could place you in a lower category.

Within each category, veterans will receive selection priority over non-veterans.

Additional hurdle assessments, such as narrative responses or other assessments, may be administered to applicants who meet the requirements of the first hurdle, e.g., the minimum qualification requirements. If additional assessments are used, you will be provided with further instructions.

If you are eligible under Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan or GSA’s Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP/CTAP), you must receive a score of 85 or higher to receive priority.

ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.

• Your resume showing applicant's name, email address, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.

• If you are claiming veterans' preference:

  1. Copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD-214 that shows your type of discharge and the dates of your active duty service.
  2. If you are claiming 10-point preference or derived preference (a spouse, widow or widower, or parent of a deceased or disabled veteran), submit both of the following in addition to the DD-214: (1)completed SF-15 form; and (2) proof of your entitlement (refer to SF-15 for complete list).
• If you are active duty military- Certification on a letterhead from your military branch that includes your rank, character of service (must be under honorable conditions) & military service dates including discharge/release date (must be no later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted).
• If you are ICTAP/CTAP eligible - submit a, b, and c: (a) proof of eligibility including agency notice; (b) SF-50, and (c) most recent performance appraisal.
• Current or Former Political Appointees: Submit SF-50.

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