This position is located in the Pentagon Heating and Refrigeration Plant (PHRP), Facilities Services Directorate (FSD). The plant generates high-pressure steam to supply the heating needs of the Pentagon and produces chilled water to cool the Pentagon. The plant is in operation on a continuous, year-round basis and provides services to personnel and equipment essential to national defense.

Duties

This is a Direct Hire Public Notice, under this recruitment, applications will be accepted for each location and/or installation identified in this Public Notice and selections are made for vacancies as they occur. There may or may not be actual/projected vacancies at the time you submit your application. This Public Notice is to gather applications which may or may not result in a referral or selection. This position is being filled under Direct Hire Authority (DHA) in accordance with Section 1109 of FY 2020 NDAA; P.L. 116-92 and Section 9905 of Title 5, U.S.C. Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration. Incumbent typical work assignments vary according to the grade level and may include duties such as the following, depending upon the sub-organization: Operates, starts and shuts down equipment for proper operation and mission accomplishment, using computer controls in the control room, local digital controls, or fully manual controls on or near the equipment. Operates the computer system to observe equipment readings and systems parameters. Maintains, repairs, and tests a variety of complex equipment and systems involving power boilers, single and multiple fuel power boilers, and associated auxiliary and pollution control equipment such as water treatment systems, chemical dispensers, electrostatic precipitators, bag houses and ash removal equipment, and wet particulate scrubbers. Performs preventative and scheduled maintenance on plant systems and equipment including boiler feed pumps, fuel oil pumps, air compressors, turbines, generators, steam traps, coal handling equipment, boiler controls and instrumentation, and combustion fans. Plans and lays out installation, repair, and/or modification of a variety of complex equipment and systems. Installs, connects, and adjusts pumps, motors, valves, relays, solenoids, switches, safety devices, thermostats, rheostats, aquastats, and other similar devices. Uses stationary and industrial type power equipment such as power saws, lathes, and grinders. Troubleshoots single and multiple fuel power boilers and associated auxiliary and pollution control equipment. Monitors and tests the operation of power boiler systems with equipment such as automatic controls, valves, lime slurry systems, fly ash recovery systems, piping, pumps, and related components. Tests fuel delivery systems, fans, conveyer belts, preheaters, coal pulverizers, worm screw feeders, moving floors, de-aerating equipment, water treatment equipment, economizers, and air compressors. Troubleshoots electrical and pneumatic controls.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration)
• Total salary varies depending on location of position
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment
• Required to participate in the direct deposit program
• This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing
• The employee must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance
• This position may require to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends and/or holidays and/or overtime
• This position requires you to successfully pass a pre-employment physical examination and annual physical examinations thereafter
• This position requires you to wear a uniform in the performance of duties
• This position may require you to work rotating shifts, weekends, overtime, holidays and may be subject to call 24 hours a day
• This position is Mission Essential. You may be required to report for, or remain at, work in dismissal or closure situations due to adverse weather conditions, natural disasters, or other emergency situations
• This position requires you to obtain and maintain the following licenses: Universal Refrigerant Technician, Certification and National Institute for the Uniform Licensing of Power Engineers (NIULPE)
• Recruitment incentive may be authorized in accordance with regulatory requirements
• Relocation incentive may be authorized in accordance with regulatory requirements

Qualifications

For qualifications determinations, your resume must contain hours worked per week and the month and year of employment for each position listed on your resume (i.e., hours per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). To qualify for the Utility Systems Repairer-Operator at the WG-08 level, your resume must demonstrate the following: Assist a journey-level utility systems repair operator in performing the following basic tasks under very close supervision and regular inspection to ensure proper performance: Perform preventive maintenance on boilers, chillers, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), compressors and emergency power equipment. To qualify for the Utility Systems Repairer-Operator at the WG-10 level, your resume must demonstrate the following: Assist a journey-level utility systems repair operator in performing some of the following basic tasks under very close supervision and regular inspection to ensure proper performance: Perform corrective and preventive maintenance on boilers, chillers, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), compressors and emergency power equipment. Maintains, tests, troubleshoots, and repairs mechanical equipment including boiler tubes and drums, burners, flame safety equipment, chemical feed devises, conductivity system, valves, steam traps, strainers, gauges, pumps, fans sluice gates, traveling screen, heat exchangers, instrument and service air compressors, fuel oil tanks, chiller compressors, refrigerant transfer system, sewage comminutors, diesel engines, and auxiliary plant equipment. To qualify for the Utility Systems Repairer-Operator at the WG-11 level, your resume must demonstrate the following: Perform some of the following duties with normal supervision: Maintain, repair, and test a variety of complex equipment and systems involving power boilers, single and multiple fuel power boilers, and associated auxiliary and pollution control equipment. Plans and lays out installation, repair, and/or modification of a variety of complex equipment and systems. Apply and interpret information in detailed blueprints, charts, and sketches to adjust, replace, and repair equipment. Maintain records and document actions. Determine causes of unusual or improper operation and operating conditions. Evaluate the situation and initiate corrective actions to prevent recurrence of improper operation or equipment failure. 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 Qualification Standards https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/ 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. 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. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the questions. The screen-out element for this position is Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision Job Elements: Those who meet the minimum level of experience and training for the screen-out element will then be evaluated in each of the following job elements: Knowledge of equipment, assembly, installation, repair, etc.. Technical Practices (Theoretical, precise, artistic) PHYSICAL EFFORT/REQUIREMENTS: Work involves significant walking, standing, bending, stooping, crawling, climbing of ladders, use of tools and lifting of heavy items to conduct personnel inspections of equipment, performs repairs, and correcting problems. WORKING CONDITIONS: Works around operating equipment, refrigeration plant, steam tunnels, manholes, mechanical rooms, etc. The operating areas are noisy, hot or cold, dusty and dirty and contain moving equipment and and pressurized piping systems, which can be hazardous if improperly operated. The plant and the building contain hazardous chemicals that require special handling procedures and protection. Conditions require that appropriate safety gear such as hard hats, hearing protection, protective eyewear and gloves be worn. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience.

Contacts

• Address WHS Facilities Services Directorate Human Resources Directorate 4800 Mark Center Drive Alexandria, VA 22350 US
• Name: Washington HQ Services
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]