Qualifications
To qualify for the position of Utility Systems Repairer-Operator, (WG-4742-11), you must meet possess the required experience specific to the series and grade you are applying to.
QUALIFICATIONS: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.
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.
Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a Utility Systems Repairer-Operator without more than normal supervision: Laying out assignments for others; Demonstrating how to set up and operate tools; and Performing Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) mechanical repair work. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who reviews my work for completion. Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.
Physical Requirements: Standing, walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and crawling are required. Work may be performed in cramped or awkward positions. Lifts objects weighing from 20-50 pounds, and upon occasion, in excess of 50 pounds.
Working Conditions: Works indoors in areas that usually have adequate light, heat, and fresh air, as well as outdoors in all kinds of weather. Is exposed to the possibility of cuts, bruises, scrapes, shock, broken bones, and burns. Protective clothing and devices must be worn to minimize the potential for accidents.
Your resume must support your responses to the online questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating.
See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.
Education
Some Federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this position, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted.
Benefits
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