This position is part of the Facilities Management service line and is located in Omaha, Nebraska at the VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System Hospital. The Boiler Plant Operator will operate and maintain water tube and fire tube boilers and is the sole operator of a boiler plant with capacity of 90,000 pounds of steam per hour.

Duties

The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. Major duties listed but not limited to: Operates and maintains natural gas and oil fired power boilers and ancillary powered auxiliary equipment with manual and automatic controls to produce saturated steam. Operates and monitors fuel pressure, control valves, fuel strainers, relief valves, water softeners, and other similar equipment through manual and automatic means, Performs a wide range of water tests on boiler water, condensate and softened water daily. Determines and calculates effective dosages of chemical treatment to maintain samples at established levels. Makes entry, assesses trends and makes recommendations in water treatment logs daily. Operates and maintains two (2) 30,000!bs/hr. de-aerating boiler feed units. Checks performance of unit through chemical testing; switches units monthly, or as required for emergency, operation and maintenance requirements, to ensure equal service. Inspects unit for leaks and performs repairs on vessel, piping, and controls as needed. Interprets readings, operating manuals and manufacturer's correspondence to provide constant safe, economical, and efficient plant operation on gas and/or fuel oil operation. Answering questions of supervisors on overall work operations and problems (for example, concerning additional on-the-job training requirements for individual employees). Manage and help train employees on proper steps in completing work orders and associated tasks. Overseeing management and proper delegation of work to shop personnel in terms of corrective and preventative maintenance. Reporting to supervisor if even workload, insufficient work output or subpar quality is observed from shop personnel Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (work hours may be further discussed during interview) Position Description Title/PD#: Boiler Plant Operator/PD707000 Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position. Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination. Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. To be found at least minimally qualified for the position of Boiler Plant Operator at the WL-09 level, your application and supporting documents must demonstrate the critical knowledge, skills, and abilities that are essential for satisfactory job performance. For this position, the ability to lead or supervise is prime. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include but are not limited to: report to supervisors on status and progress of work and causes of delays; oversee management and proper delegation of work to shop personnel in terms of corrective and preventative maintenance; maintain a current knowledge of procedures, policies, written instructions and other directives and be able to answer questions from other workers regarding these; and monitor daily work orders, prioritize work to meet supervisors deadlines and route work to shop personnel. (Your experience must be detailed in your resume to receive full credit.) Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Dexterity and SafetyEquipment Assembly, Installation, RepairInterpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)Lead or SuperviseMeasuring InstrumentsOperation of Equipment/MachineryTechnical Practices 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. Note: 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. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Working Conditions: Frequently works in confined areas in and around boilers and other mechanical equipment. Work is performed generally indoors but without temperature control, where there is exposure to dust, dirt, chemicals, extreme temperatures, steam, noise and unpleasant odors. Occasionally provides service and response in outdoor areas under adverse conditions. Exposure may cause potential for burns, electrical shocks, cuts, strains, bruises and chemical irritations. Operator comes in contact with hazardous chemicals such as caustics, acids, phosphates, amines, hydroxides, steam, and hazardous equipment. Incumbent shall employ good safety practices and procedures to avoid injury to self, other personnel, and/or equipment which may seriously affect the operation of the hospital.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address VA Nebraska-Western Iowa HCS - Omaha 4101 Woolworth Avenue Omaha, NE 68105 US
• Name: Kara Grieser
• Phone: 3202521670 X7151
• Email: [email protected]