Utility Systems Repairer - Operator Leader Job in Lawrence, KS

Vacancy No. BIE-12722547-25-DB MP 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 Status Candidates
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.

Duties

As a Utility Systems Repairer - Operator Leader, WL-4742-10, your typical work assignments will 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 COMPETITIVE SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER BIE-12722709-25-JCJ DE. 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 (https://www.sss.gov), 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 civilian 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.

STATUS CANDIDATES: Consideration will be given to Non-Indian applicants (Status or Reinstatement eligibles) in the absence of a qualified Indian preference eligible. Applicants not entitled to Indian Preference or Veteran's Preference must be Federal civilian employees with competitive status or former Federal civilian employees with reinstatement eligibility and must submit latest Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50, as proof.

VETERANS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ACT (VEOA): Preference eligibles may apply for permanent positions (career or career-conditional appointments) under merit promotion procedures for VEOA appointments; however, veteran's preference is not a factor in these appointments. To be eligible for a VEOA appointment, a veteran must be a preference eligible OR veteran separated after 3 or more years of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. Applicants must submit a copy of their DD-214 (Member Copy 4) for verification of eligibility. For more information about this program and to determine whether you are eligible, click here.

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.

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

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

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. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following critical competencies (formerly known as 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)
  • Use of Measuring Instruments


Note: If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and or experience, your rating may be lowered to more accurately reflect the submitted documentation. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. Providing inaccurate information on Federal documents could be grounds for non-selection or disciplinary action.

Your application and resume should demonstrate that you possess the critical competencies and tasks needed to perform successfully in the position. Cite specific examples of employment experience contained in your application/resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position.

If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy. If your resume includes copy & paste or narrative responses instead of job duties performed, it could possibly result in removal from consideration for this vacancy.

To preview the assessment questionnaire, click here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12722547

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

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.
  • Current & Former Federal Employees:
    • Most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, if applying as a status candidate with current or former Federal Service. An SF-50 showing your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted and should include your position title, pay plan/series/grade, tenure and the type of appointment (i.e. Competitive or Excepted). Please be aware that award SF-50's do not provide sufficient information and will not be accepted for the purpose of verifying time-in-grade.
    • Most recent performance appraisal (if you do not have your most recent performance appraisal, please submit an explanation as to why it is unavailable); and
    • Awards, if applicable, that you received in the last year (i.e., superior performance awards, special act or achievement awards, quality step increase, etc.).
  • 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.
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.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

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.
  • IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE AND/OR EMPLOYMENT STATUS.
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If you are unable to apply online, require reasonable accommodation in the application process, or an applicant with a disability, please contact Dequerio Butler at (785) 813-3738 or dequerio.butler@bie.edu for alternate application instructions.

Agency contact information

Dequerio Butler
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.

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


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