Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Boiler Plant Equipment Mechanic to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Duties

Inspect and repair boiler fittings. Verify specified operation of automatic combustion control systems, feed water regulators, and burners. Observes boiler and auxiliary units to detect malfunctions and makes repairs. Operates automatically fired boilers to generate steam that supplies heat for industrial processes. Assist in taking on supplies and equipment.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Federal Wage System employees, WG/WL/WS etc, must satisfactorily complete the appropriate annual Depot Medical Examination.
• Incumbent must pass physical examination requirements for working in toxic ammunition area (Group GB, VX, and H) and apply first aid training including self-injection of antidote to gases to which exposed.
• May be required to wear protective clothing (e.g., rubber boots, coveralls, goggles, aprons, gloves, respirator, etc.)
• Term employment is subject to a one year trial period. Employees serving a trial period can be removed with limited appeal rights

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens This position is a TERM position. This position is for 1 year 1 day This position may be extended up to a maximum of eight (8) years. 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. 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) Boiler Plant Equipment Mechanic ~ without more than normal supervision. I can inspect and repair boiler fittings, such as safety valves, regulators. I can read dials of temperature, pressure, and ampere gauges. Installs and maintains motors, wiring, and all electrical equipment including control work for lighting, motors, and instrumentation. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical Effort: Work requires frequent stooping, stretching, bending, and kneeling for long periods of time. Frequently works from ladders, scaffolds, and platforms repairing and installing parts in hard-to-reach places. Frequently lifts parts and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Work Conditions: Performs work mostly on concrete floors where heat is relatively high. Working inside and/or outside, there is exposure to dirt, dust, and fumes which are occasionally disagreeable. Works in close and cramped quarters or cramped positions. There is danger of falls from ladders, platforms and from injuries due to working with power tools. Work assignments involve a thorough knowledge of hazardous material handling and related activities. Incumbent is required to successfully complete a variety of hazardous material classes. There is a possibility of exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes from spills and/or leaks and incumbent may be required to wear protective clothing (e.g., rubber boots, coveralls, goggles, aprons, gloves, respirator, etc.)

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address GM-W0LXAA US ARMY TACOM ANNISTON ARMY DEPOT DO NOT MAIL Anniston, AL 36201 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk