The incumbent serves as a Utility Systems Repairer-Operator Supervisor and is responsible for independently supervising other Utility Systems Repairer-Operators in performing a wide range of operations, monitoring, maintenance, and repair services for NIH utilities systems and buildings including Bio-Safety Level (BSL) 3 & 4 facilities.

Duties

As a Utility Systems Repairer-Operator Supervisor, you will: Provide supervision and direction to a subordinate staff performing a broad range of complex utility systems operation, monitoring, repair, and maintenance duties and work activities. Perform full range of senior journeyman tasks involved in monitoring, operation, and repair of multiple utilities systems and associated facilities, building systems and equipment. Perform inspections, shift rounds, and preventive maintenance on utilities systems and other critical equipment. Diagnose trouble by analyzing malfunctions in equipment and other instruments for locating defects in complex mechanical, electronic, and electrical systems and controls. Read and interpret blueprints, plans, and operating/technical manuals for systems and equipment to be repaired. Perform extensive inspections and testing of utilities system and equipment to ensure proper operation and adherence to standards and tolerances. Observe and comply with all standard safety codes, practices, and performs routine operational tasks.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of the pre-appointment process (i.e., background investigation, verification of qualifications and job requirements, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, etc.)
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Applicants must meet all qualifications requirements within thirty (30) calendar days of the closing date of this announcement, including time in grade.
• The selectee must possess and maintain a valid state motor vehicle license.
• This is an Emergency Essential position. Please see the Additional Information section.
• This position requires night shifts, regular or rotational shifts, holiday hours, weekends. This position requires on-call or call back requirements.
• If selected, you must pass a pre-employment medical examination.
• Position has physical requirements, please see Additional Information section for more information.

Qualifications

You will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position. 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; 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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The approved job elements for this occupation are listed as follows: 1. Ability to Lead or Supervise. 2. Knowledge of Equipment, Assembly, Installation, Repair. etc. 3. Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic). 4. Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (including blueprint reading). 5. Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment. 6. Ability to compile and prepare data, documents and reports on Utility Systems repairs, maintenance and operations. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12152257

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Dr Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: Sirena Ellis
• Phone: 301-402-2894
• Email: [email protected]