The Boiler Plant Operator position is located in the Engineering Service of the VA Medical Center in Tuscaloosa, AL, and is assigned to the operations, maintenance and repair of the Boiler Plant.

Duties

Major duties include, but not limited to:

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 12/01/2023. 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. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Equipment Assembly, Installation, RepairOperation of Equipment/MachineryPhysical Strength and AgilityWithout more than normal supervisionWork 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. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Physical exertion includes such action as lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying objects of varying weights and sizes. Work requires kneeling, stretching, pushing, pulling, crouching, stooping, bending, climbing, walking, and standing for long periods of time on concrete floors and corrugated steel catwalks and negotiating confined spaces. Must be able to use appropriate srespiratory protective equipment while working in conditions involving adverse elements such as carbon, cement, fire clay, figrous glass, silica and soot dust; chemical and organic vapors. must have vision of no less than 20/40 (corrected) and be able to distinguish basic shades of color. Must be able to perform work at heights inexcess of thirty feet and inside confined spaces requiring entry and exit through standard manual openings. Boiler plant operators will receive annual physicals to ensure they are physically fit to perform the assigned duties. Operators work indoors and occasionally work outside for short periods where they are subject to prevailing weather conditions. Operators are subject to high temperatures, constant noise, rotating machinery, soot, dirt, grease, chemicals, oil, and fumes in the work area. Operators are subject to cuts and abrasions from the use of tools and equipment and burns from acitds, caustics, hot water, steam, and contact with piping and boilers. In addition, they work on cat walks and ladders.

Education

No Education requirement for this position.

Contacts

• Address Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center 3701 Loop Road East Tuscaloosa, AL 35404 US
• Name: Emerson Mitchell
• Phone: 214-857-3991
• Email: [email protected]