This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for certain personnel in the DoD workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: The Directorate of Public Works (DPW) is responsible for design, constructions, maintenance and repair of all facilities, operation of utility systems, management of all environment and disposal, natural and cultural resources programs.

Duties

Perform the full range of installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of a variety of air conditioning, heating and ventilation equipment. Work from oral instructions, blueprints and work orders. Incumbent will trace and locate defects, determine the type and extent of repair needed, and plan the work. Incumbent will select the proper tools and testing devices and accomplish the work in accordance with accepted trade practices. Drives various vehicles (e.g., utility truck or similar vehicles (primarily under 10,000 gross vehicle weight) to and from the work site in order to transport self, supplies, and other employees throughout the installation and on public roads.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Incumbent must possess and maintain Universal (Types I, II, and III) Certification as required by 40 CFR Part 82, Subpart F.
• Incumbent must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.
• Incumbent will be required to successfully pass physical examinations as required by Federal and Office of Safety and Occupational Health Administration guides.
• This position is designated as essential during inclement weather.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic ~ without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common duties as appropriate. I can perform the full repair cycle of air conditioning and heating equipment. I am able to maintain residential, commercial, and Industrial air conditioning equipment using tools common to the trade such as meters, gauges, recovery machines, and hand tools; perform refrigerant recovery; install and maintain variable air volume, chilled and heating water applications, oil and gas burners, furnaces, and heat pumps, water source heat pumps; and perform preventative maintenance tasks such as cleaning coils, drain pans and drains, and adjusting belts. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. To meet the basic eligibility, you must receive at least two points on the screen-out element indicated above and must have an average of two points on all the job elements listed below. Your application will be further evaluated to determine if you meet the best qualified cut-off for referral to the selecting official. Incumbent must possess and maintain Universal (Types I, II, and III) Certification as required by 40 CFR Part 82, Subpart F. You MUST submit a copy of your license or certification with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Physical Effort: Work requires walking, standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts and carries parts and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds; occasionally handles items weighing up to 100 pounds with assistance. Working Conditions: Works inside and outside, exposed to dirt, sewage, dust, grease, fumes, and refrigerant gases. Is subject to injury from use of hand and power tools, and to burns, cuts, bruises and electrical shock. May be required to wear and/or use protective clothing and equipment in accordance with established health and safety regulations and SOPs. Works outside and is occasionally exposed to bad weather while loading and unloading vehicle. Is subject to cuts, bruises, and broken bones as a result of accidents while driving or when loading and unloading vehicles. Is exposed to the possibility of serious accidents while driving in all types of traffic and weather. Some assignments require wearing protective equipment such as breathing protection; rubberized suits, goggles, or rubber gloves for extended periods.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this position, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address DN-APF-W0U3AA US ARMY GARRISON FT LIBERTY DO NOT MAIL Fort Liberty, NC 28310 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
• Email: [email protected]