You will serve as a BOILER PLANT OPERATOR LEADER in the FACILITIES MANAGEMENT DIVISION of NAVFAC ENGINEERING CMD MID-ATLANTIC.

Duties

You will use electronic/hydraulic/pneumatic controls and zone charts to determine adjustments/corrections for proper boiler operations. You will start/operate/adjust/stop/maintain/perform various operational repairs on single or multiple fuel power boilers. You will perform operational maintenance and repairs to ensure safety of personnel and equipment. You will analyze boiler and feed water to determine chemical treatment needed. Observe readings on gauges, meters, and charts registering aspects of boiler operations to verify boilers are operating correctly.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver?s license.
• You will be required to obtain or possess within one year, a valid third-class operator license using the National Association of Power Engineers criteria or its equivalent.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current CPR certification.

Qualifications

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: 1) Providing guidance on maintenance and operational repairs on power boilers, auxiliary, and pollution control equipment; 2) Operate, maintain, and repair a central heat plant verifying the pressure exceeds the flash point to prevent steam flashing; 3) Maintain plant logs, laboratory records, and quality control records to document operation and maintenance on a steam plant; 4) Adjust valves, control pumps, and regulate pressure atomizing burners, dampers, and fans to maintain correct fuel to air ratio for the most economical operation. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, 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.

Education

N/A

Contacts

• Address NAVFAC ENGINEERING CMD MID-ATLANTIC 9324 Virginia Ave Norfolk, VA 23511 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]