Utility Systems Repairer Operator Job in Woodlawn, MD

Vacancy No. SH12572319 Department Social Security Administration
Salary $31.64 to $36.88 Grade 10 to 10
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 10/14/2024 Close Date 10/25/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Woodlawn, MD


Summary

See CONDITIONS and QUALIFICATIONS for important information about this position.

YOUR RESUME MUST SPECIFICALLY ADDRESS THE SCREEN OUT AND JOB ELEMENTS FOR THIS POSITION.

Performs various tasks in connection with preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, fabrication, installation, modification and operation of new and existing HVAC systems at agency facilities.

See DUTIES for additional responsibilities of this position.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Vacancy is open to All US Citizens. This position is not authorized to be filled virtually or through outstationing. The Official Duty Station (ODS) for this position is SSA Headquarters in Woodlawn, Maryland.

Duties

  • Must be able to perform USRO work without more than normal supervision.
  • Operates, fabricates, installs, calibrates, maintains, troubleshoots, repairs and modifies unique and/or specialized electronic microprocessor based and/or Integrated Electronic Pneumatic controlled variable air volume HVAC equipment.
  • Equipment worked on may include boiler equipment, high- and low-pressure steam systems, water treatment, building automation systems and pneumatic systems.
  • Performs all aspects of refrigeration and air conditioning work in compliance with Stratospheric Ozone Protection, Section 608 of the Clean Air Act, enforced by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
  • Operates Laser Alignment System; maintains motors and pump; monitors and adjusts boiler plant Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System; installs, replaces and repairs high temperature, high-pressure steam heating and processing systems.
  • Performs preventive maintenance on various mechanical systems; performs repairs on electrical components and devices in boiler and chiller plants and troubleshoots operational issues pertaining to steam boiler system and ancillary equipment.
  • Monitors and adjusts Building Automation Systems (BAS); operates and maintains cooling towers and dry coolers, boilers, unfired pressure vessels and condensate return systems and maintains emergency fire pumps for the sprinkler systems.
  • Operates, maintains and installs various parts of HVAC systems such as variable air volume systems, air handler units, blower coil units, fan coil units, fan-powered boxes, split systems, mixing boxes and CRAC units.
  • Operates, calibrates, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs existing air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, including the annual dismantling, cleaning and assembly.
  • Provides technical assistance and support to operate the building HVAC system in an emergency; receives work assignments through the Information Work Management System (IWMS) and Supervisor or Work Leader.
  • Responds to customer requests related to HVAC, temperature and humidity factors and makes required adjustments.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • U.S. Citizenship required. Selective Service Registration, if applicable (www.sss.gov).
  • Fingerprinting and background and/or security investigation may be required. Job offers are contingent on fingerprinting and background/security investigation results.
  • This position involves specific physical efforts, working conditions, shift requirements and/or protective gear requirements as described under QUALIFICATIONS below.
  • Must have or be able to obtain EPA Universal Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) certification.
  • See QUALIFICATIONS, ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED and REQUIRED DOCUMENTS sections for other information about this position.

Qualifications

USROs in this position perform various tasks in connection with the preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, fabrication, installation, modification and operation of new and existing Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning systems (HVAC) at agency facilities.

Work may include boiler equipment, high- and low-pressure steam systems, water treatment, building automation systems and pneumatic systems. Work is performed at the journeyman level under the direction of higher-graded USROs at the agency facilities.

To qualify for this WG-10 USRO position your resume must demonstrate
(1). the Screen Out AND
(2) the six individual Job Elements

ADDITIONALLY, you must have or be able to obtain EPA Universal Chlorofluorocarbons (CFC) certification.

(1) SCREEN OUT - ABILITY TO DO USRO WORK WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION

REQUIREMENT: USROs in this position performvarious tasks to operate, install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair and modify HVAC systems for federal buildings or facilities without more than normal supervision.

You must demonstrate fundamental knowledge of the operation of HVAC systems and ability to perform typical utility systems work.

At a minimum, your work must not require more than regular spot checks or guidance during progress and upon completion.


(2) JOB ELEMENTS: Describe duties you perform that show you have (at a minimum):

-- fundamental knowledge of USRO equipment

-- ability to apply trade practices to perform basic USRO tasks

-- ability to use USRO measuring instruments to perform routine assessments

-- ability to read and interpret common USRO guidelines and instructions

-- ability to use USRO tools to perform basic USRO tasks

-- ability to determine the types of materials needed to complete common USRO tasks.

YOUR RESUME MUST SPECIFICALLY ADDRESS THE SCREEN OUT AND JOB ELEMENTS FOR THIS POSITION.

Reviewers can only rate you on the information you provide; if duties you perform are missing or incomplete, you may be rated ineligible.

Do not simply list projects on which you work or describe your work in terms of general accomplishments or achievements.

Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement.


CONDITIONS OF POSITION:
Due to the nature of work in this position, the following conditions are essential for successful performance and you must fully comply with these conditions to meet performance requirements.

Successful performance of work in this position and adherence to these conditions will be assessed during the 1-year probationary period that may be served by new appointees (e.g., new to SSA and/or new to this series).

(1) This is an emergency/mission-critical position. USROs in this position will be assigned to a predetermined fixed shift.

(2) You may be required to report to or remain at a duty station to perform critical services when employees are generally excused for all or part of a workday in emergency conditions.

(3) You may be required to report during irregular hours and travel in hazardous weather conditions

(4) You may be required to support other agency buildings to provide critical services to sustain the operational needs of agency buildings.

(5) You may be subject to considerable physical exertion that includes prolonged standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing up and down ladders and scaffolding, and working in cramped and awkward positions, reaching, lifting and bending when using hand and power tools.

(6) You may need to lift items weighing over 50 pounds. Assistance is usually available for handling heavier materials and equipment.

(7) Heavy exertion is required at frequent intervals. You must have physical capacities for working outside in excessive heat, excessive noise, confined areas, inclement weather and on slippery or uneven surfaces that can be found at or in transit to and from worksites.

(6) You may be required to perform work inside and outside in a variety of weather conditions.

(7) You may be assigned to work in areas where certain potentially harmful physical and chemical agents are present, including but are not limited to: moving equipment, energized electric circuits, sharp metal edges, toxic fumes, extreme temperatures from steam and boiler rooms, dust, noise, heat and chemicals.

(8) You will be required to wear safety shoes, glasses, goggles, gloves, etc. You may be required to wear a respirator and may be required to shave to ensure proper fit.

(9) You may be required to wear a uniform while on duty.

(10) Telework and Alternate Work Schedules are not authorized for this position; position is not authorized to be filled by outstationing.

(11) You must have or be able to obtain EPA Universal Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) certification.

Information on Federal Wage System Qualifications can be found at FWS Qualifications Guide.

Education

This position does not have an educational requirement, but you must have or be able to obtain EPA Universal Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) certification.

If you successfully completed other training relevant to this trade and want to have it considered as part of your evaluation, list that training on your resume rather than uploading certificates you received.

Additional information

Additional selections may be made for this vacancy six months from the closing date of this announcement.

Selective Service: If you are a male born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov.

If you are a federal contractor, do not identify yourself as a federal employee.

OTHER NOTES:

Your resume must address the Screen Out and Job Elements required for this position.

See QUALIFICATIONS, HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED and REQUIRED DOCUMENTSfor information on applying for this position.

This is a bargaining unit position, represented by AFGE.

This position is not authorized to be filled virtually or through outstationing; the Official Duty Station (ODS) is SSA Headquarters in Woodlawn, Maryland.

Relocation expenses will not be paid; salary will be set in accordance with local pay provisions.

This is an emergency / mission-critical position. You may be called to work after-hours, on weekends and holidays.

This position is on a predetermined fixed shift to provide service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (specific days/nights to be determined). Shifts are subject to change to meet agency needs.

Alternate Work Schedules (AWS) and telework are not authorized for this position.

Successful performance of work in this position and adherence to conditions of this position will be assessed during the 1-year probationary period served that may be served by new appointees (e.g., new to SSA and/or new to this series).

You must have or be able to obtain EPA Universal Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) certification.

Location of position:
SSA-HQ / Woodlawn, Maryland
Office of Facilities and Logistics Management (OFLM)
Office of Buildings Management (OBM)
Division of Mechanical Maintenance (DMM)

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.

(1) You will receive a score based on your responses to the Screen Out and Job Element questions in the online questionnaire.

Preview questions here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12572319

(2) Using that score, you will be placed into one of three Category Rating groups:

-- Best Qualified: candidates who demonstrate a high level of knowledge, skills and
-- Well Qualified: candidates who demonstrate a satisfactory level of knowledge, skills and abilities
-- Qualified: candidates who demonstrate a minimum level of knowledge, skills and abilities

Veterans' Preference points are considered during this part of the evaluation.

(3) If you are among the highest-ranking applicants based on your score, your resume will be reviewed by HR to determine if you demonstrate the Screen Out and Job Elements.

Information not specifically stated in your resume cannot be assumed. Information copied or restated from the announcement or rating criteria will not be considered. If this occurs, you may be found ineligible.

It is not sufficient to make claims in the questionnaire that are not supported in your resume.

Affirmative responses to the eligibility questions and experience in the online questionnaire are subject to verification.

(4) The highest-ranked applicants who demonstrate the Screen Out and Job Elements for this position will be referred to the hiring manager following Priority Selection procedures and applicable documents will be forwarded for further review. (See Priority Selection below.)

Your description of your knowledge, skills and abilities is subject to verification by the selecting official. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation or to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed ability.

PRIORITY SELECTION:
Well-qualified CTAP and ICTAPapplicants will receive the first consideration ONLY IF appropriate supporting documents are provided (see Career Transition Guide AND the Required Documents section).

Veterans' Preference eligibles will be placed ahead of others in the category for which they are ranked.

Qualified preference-eligibles who demonstrate a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent will be placed in the Best Qualified category.

See Required Documents for information on how to support these claims.

Required Documents

Resume - all applicants(SSA employees may use SSA-45)
SF-50 - recommended for all current and former federal employees
Veterans' documents - if claimed
ICTAP documents - if claimed
Military Spouse documents - if claimed

DOCUMENTS PREVIOUSLY UPLOADED TO YOUR USAJOBS ACCOUNT MAY BE OUTDATED AND CAN CAUSE YOU TO LOSE CONSIDERATION.

If your federal pay scale is not "GS" "WG" "WL" or "WS" please provide a copy of your agency's pay scale.

RESUME -- See QUALIFICATIONS for information on what your resume must demonstrate.

Clearly describe duties you perform that support the Screen Out and Job Elements for this position.

Do not simply list projects on which you worked or describe experience in terms of accomplishments or achievements.

Include employer name, job title, work-schedule (full-time or number of hours per week), full start/stop dates (month/day/year) for each position and (if your position is or was federal) your federal pay scale and grade.

If you no longer hold a position, it must show an ending date.

Information copied or restated from the vacancy announcement or rating criteria will not be considered. If this occurs, you may be found ineligible.

SF-50 - recommended for all current and former federal employees

VETERANS' DOCUMENTS - submit DD-214 / Member 4 copy showing Dates of Service and Character of Service. This information must be provided to establish veterans' preference. (*See below if still on active duty.)

For 10-point preference based on a service-connected disability, you must also submit SF-15 (Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference) and documents specified on the reverse of the SF-15.

For derived preference submit SF-15 and documents specified on the reverse of the SF-15.

*Current active-duty military claiming preference under Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act -- submit certification that you will be discharged under honorable conditions within 120 days of the certification date. Your letter must be signed by or under direction of the appropriate personnel office, unit commander or higher headquarters. Certifications must be on official letterhead from appropriate military branch and must include dates of service, expected discharge date. type of discharge, character of service, rank and date when terminal leave begins. Since service after Aug 31, 2010 is generally not qualifying for preference, include any qualifying campaign or expeditionary medals you received.

CTAP (Career Transition Assistance Plan) - currently no is eligible for CTAP.

ICTAP-eligibles must provide:
-- written notice of eligibility or copy of separation SF-50 (Notice of Personnel Action) and
-- most recent performance rating of at least "fully successful" (Level III) or equivalent

For more information see http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp.

Preference will be granted based on the documents received.

MILITARY SPOUSES -- see USAJOBS Help Center | Military Spouses -- submit marriage certificate and proof that your spouse is still an active-duty member of the military or is 100% disabled and unemployable.

How to Apply

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(2) Confirm that your USAJobs Biographic Information is correct.
(3) Follow prompts to complete the questionnaire and upload required documents.
(4) Click Submit My Answers at the end of the process.
(5) "View/Print My Answers" to confirm you have answered every question as intended
(6) Print a copy of the announcement for your reference if you are called for an interview (optional)

READ "NEXT STEPS" FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION.

Applications must be received by 11:59 pm (EST) October 25 , 2024 and must include:
(1) responses to questionnaire
(2) uploaded resume (or SSA-45)
(3) other documents to support eligibility (SF-50, DD-214, VA Letter, RIF Letter, marriage certificate, spouse's military orders, etc) if applicable

SEE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

The questionnaire takes about 15 minutes. Answer all questions and follow instructions. Your score will be based on your responses. Errors or omissions may affect your overall evaluation.

We cannot accept documents submitted via email, fax or standard mail, but you may email inquiries about the position or How to Apply PRIOR TO the closing of the announcement.

If you use assistive software or an adaptive device contact OPE.Staffing.DCBFM@ssa.gov. Individuals with disabilities may call 410-965-1234 via Federal Relay.

Notice Concerning Materially False, Fictitious or Fraudulent Statements -- Anything you claim in the occupational questionnaire or your resume is subject to verification. By submitting your application, you are certifying that any statements you make are true, complete and correct to the best of your knowledge and belief and are made in good faith. Materially false, fictitious or fraudulent statements or representations are subject to disciplinary action.

Agency contact information

OPE Staffing DCBFM
Address
DCBFM - OFLM
6401 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21235
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