Qualifications
Applicants will be rated in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standard for Trades and Labor Occupations. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties at the level for which you are applying. Emphasis is placed on how you gained the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time, and the required ability or potential to perform the job. Applicants who do not meet the screen-out element (SOE) will be eliminated from further competition.
The SOE and minimum qualifications for this position is:
Selective Placement Factor (SPF): Must possess a valid state driver's license and be capable of operating government vehicles from ½ ton pickup to 2 ton trucks.
Selective Placement Factor: Incumbent must be EPA Certified in the repair of HVAC and refrigeration equipment. Certification is required for all air conditioning mechanics who open and service refrigeration and air conditioning equipment or are otherwise responsible for same, as part of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) no venting rule. After November 14, 1994, it is illegal for anyone to work on air conditioning equipment unless they are EPA certified, Regulation No. 40 CFR, Part 82.161. Persons who maintain, service, or repair low and high pressure equipment as described in C82.161, (a) 1, (a) 2, (a) 3, must be properly certified as universal technicians. PLEASE PROVIDE A COPY OF THE CERTIFICATION. FAILURE TO PROVIDE A COPY OF THE CERTIFICATION WILL RESULT IN YOU BEING RATED INELIGIBLE.
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). 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.
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.
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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.