Utility Systems Repairer - Operator Leader Job in Lawrence, KS

Vacancy No. BIE-12722709-25-JCJ DE Department Bureau of Indian Education
Salary $38.30 to $44.77 Grade 10 to 10
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 4/14/2025 Close Date 5/5/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Lawrence, KS


Summary

This position is part of the Haskell Indian Nations University, Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), Department of the Interior (DOI). As a Utility Systems Repairer - Operator Leader you will serve as a leader over the Maintenance Services staff and provide direction over their work in heating, cooling and boiler systems, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, locksmith, and general maintenance.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

INDIAN PREFERENCE: Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (25 USC 5116 (reclassified from 472)). Verification Form BIA 4432 must be submitted with the application if claiming Indian Preference. Indian preference eligibles may be appointed under the Excepted Service Appointment Authority Schedule A, 213.3112(A)(7).

Duties

As a Utility Systems Repairer - Operator Leader, WL-4742-10, your typical work assignments may include the following:

  • Serves on a continuing basis as a lead for personnel engaged in utility system repair services, plumbing services, electrical, locksmith, painting and general maintenance to the offices, academic and shop buildings, classrooms, student union, gymnasiums and the auditorium.
  • Performs trouble shooting with various types of meters of instruments on electrical equipment, boilers, furnace, kitchen equipment, well controls, pumps/motors, electrical controls, lighting and electrical systems.
  • Performs a wide variety of journeyman level painting and coating materials application.
  • Performs a wide variety of journeyman level carpentry work constructing, altering, maintaining and repairing buildings and structures.
  • Performs locksmith duties at the journeyman level to overhaul and repair of all types of padlocks, rim locks, door closers and panic hardware in or on buildings or structures.
  • Performs maintenance and repairs on the plumbing system, such as repairs and/or replacement of defective pipes of the water supply and sewer systems, pumps and pipes of the hot water boiler system, etc.
  • Provides a variety of services of a general nature in preventative maintenance, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, emergencies, general repairs and service calls.

NOTE: Position is also being advertised under merit promotion announcement number BIE-12722547-25-DB MP. For "Status Applicants" who wish to be considered under both merit promotion and competitive procedures must submit a separate application for each announcement.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Be sure to read the 'How to Apply' and 'Required Documents' Sections.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
  • Appointment to this is subject to a 2-year trial or 1-year probationary period unless the requirement has already been met.
  • If you are a male applicant born after 12/31/1959, you are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act and the Defense Authorization Act of 1986, in order to be eligible for appointment to this agency.
  • You must possess an EPA Section 608 Technician Certification.

Qualifications

Applicants will be rated in accordance with OPM Federal Wage System Qualifications. For this position, they are listed below.

Applicants will be rated on the following Job Elements:
  • Ability to Lead or Supervise (Screen-out Element)
  • Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.
  • Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
  • Use of Measuring Instruments
  • Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (includes blueprinting reading)
  • Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
  • Knowledge of Materials
In addition to meeting the Minimum Requirement, you must meet the requirement below.

SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTORS: In addition to the specialized experience applicant must possess the additional knowledge, skills, and abilities requirements. You MUST provide a copy of the certification at the time of applying for this position.
  • EPA Section 608 Technician Certification
Only experience obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement at this grade level. Therefore, no transcripts are required.

Additional information

Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Documentation. The CTAP/ICTAP provides placement assistance (click here for more details, here for DOI's policy) to permanent Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated. Applicants claiming eligibility must submit a 1) copy of their most recent performance appraisal, 2) proof of eligibility, 3) most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with their application. To be considered, applicants must be well-qualified (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements), score at least 85 on the assessment questionnaire, and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry.

If you are a Veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming 5-points veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 (member 4 copy) or other proof of eligibility. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must also submit an SF-15 plus the proof required by that form.

Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur within 90 days from the closing date.

Bargaining Unit Status: Position is covered by Bargaining Unit/Union - Federation of Indian Service Employees, American Federation of Teachers Local 4521 (click here).

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.

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading), Ability to Lead or Supervise, Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment, Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc., Knowledge of Materials, Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic), and Use of Measuring Instruments

If you meet the minimum qualifications requirements for this position, your application will be evaluated and rated under Category Rating selection procedures. Once the application process is complete, a review of your qualifications will be conducted to determine if you are qualified for this job. Qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category. The quality categories are: Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified. Within each of these categories, applicants eligible for veteran's preference will receive selection priority over non-preference eligible. Please note that if, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your category rating can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

  • Best Qualified: Applicants that possess all of the job-related competencies identified as important for successful job performance.
  • Well Qualified: Applicants that possess a majority (i.e., more than half but not all) of the job-related competencies needed for successful job performance.
  • Qualified: Applicants meet the basic eligibility and minimum qualification requirements but do not meet the definition of Best Qualified or Well Qualified as described above.
Indian Preference candidates not within reach (or Best Qualified) on a certificate of eligibles may be appointed using the Excepted Service Schedule A hiring authority.

To preview the announcement questionnaire, click here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12722709

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package. If your resume does not show complete information for each job entry, your application will be considered incomplete. For more information on what you should include in your Federal resume, click here.

1. Your resume (must be current/updated and include the following):

  • Work Experience:
    • Position Title and if applicable the position series and grade (for Federal service),
    • Beginning and ending dates (mm/yyyy) of employment,
    • Work schedule (Full-time or Part-time),
    • Hours worked per week (Important for calculating part-time experience),
      • Note: We will assume full-time unless otherwise stated. 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.
    • Current supervisor's name, telephone number and or email,
    • Duties (Please be specific and include any accomplishments),
    • Education, and
    • Professional references and contact information (do not include current/former supervisors). Must be employer references for the last year of employment.
  • Form BIA 4432, if claiming Indian Preference. The form must be completed by the appropriate official with the Federally recognized tribe where the applicant is enrolled as a member. No other form will be accepted.
  • DD-214 (member 4 copy), SF-15 and VA letter, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty from Veterans claiming preference.
  • CTAP/ICTAP Documentation, if applicable. 1) Proof of eligibility (e.g., Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force (RIF) Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal); 2) SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and 3) most recent performance appraisal.
2. Other (not required)
  • Cover letter
FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES: Are required to indicate whether they received a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP) buyout in their previous employment with the Federal government and are required to submit a copy of the applicable SF-50 regarding the VSIP. The majority of individuals, who accept reemployment with the Federal government within 5 years of receiving the VSIP amount, must repay the gross amount of the separation pay prior to reemployment.

NOTE: Persons submitting incomplete applications will be given credit only for the information they provide. The applicant is responsible for submitting all required documentation in support of their application in order to receive full credit for their Indian preference, veteran preference, experience, training, and/or education. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL NOT BE SOLICITED FROM THIS OFFICE.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the "Required Documents" section above. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

  • To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
  • Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  • After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
  • You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

If you are unable to apply online, require reasonable accommodation in the application process, or an applicant with a disability, please contact John Chiu at 909-847-4734 or john.chiu@bie.edu for alternate application instructions.

Agency contact information

John Chiu
Address
Haskell Indian Nations University
155 Indian Ave, Box #5021
Lawrence, KS 66046
US

Next steps

Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made you will be notified by email of your rating and or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted.


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