You will serve as a Boiler Plant Worker in the UEM Product Line, Public Works Business Line of NAVFAC ENGINEERING CMD MID-ATLANTIC.

Duties

You will track plant efficiency using fuel specifications, steam tables and other guides. You will maintain operational log and computes data for boiler room log sheet. You will inspect safety valves and automatic safety devices for flame extinction, automatic ignition, low water cut out and high pressure cut out. You will inspect for leaks, corrosion and pitting. You will locate source of trouble when visual inspection or meters indicate malfunctioning equipment or dangerous conditions. You will perform operational maintenance, minor repairs and overhaul during shut down periods.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current state of Virginia Visible Emissions Evaluator certification.
• You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current Fourth-Class Operator license using National Association of Power Engineers criteria or its equivalent within one year of onboarding.
• You may be assigned to a similar position at any site or workstation within NAVFAC Midlant area.
• This position is an ALPHA position. You will be required to report in emergencies and inclement weather.
• You may be called upon to serve as a Gas Free Technician or Qualified Person.
• You will be required to receive confined space training prior to assuming duties that require entry into a confined space.

Qualifications

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: 1) Tracking plant efficiency using fuel specifications, steam tables and other guides; 2) Maintaining operational log and computes data for boiler room log sheet; 3) Inspecting safety valves and automatic safety devices for flame extinction, automatic ignition, low water cut out and high pressure cut out; 4) Inspecting for leaks, corrosion and pitting; 5) Locating source of trouble when visual inspection or meters indicate malfunctioning equipment or dangerous conditions; 6) Performing operational maintenance, minor repairs and overhaul during shut down periods. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address NAVFAC ENGINEERING CMD MID-ATLANTIC 9324 Virginia Ave Norfolk, VA 23511 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]