You will serve as a Utility Systems Repairer-Operator in the Public Works Division of NAVFAC NORTHWEST. Salary Range: WG-8: $32.28 - $37.66 WG-10: $34.74 - $40.63

Duties

You will perform and document flow test salt water distribution system. You will operate, maintain, troubleshoot, repair and test a variety of complex equipment and systems involving central plant steam distribution boilers and building boilers, including all associated auxiliary systems. You will use computers and standard software for industrial controls. You will operate all boiler plant and auxiliary equipment to produce and control the amount of steam necessary to meet demands including proper operation of pollution control equipment. You will collect water samples, perform chemical tests and chemical treatment to prevent scale and corrosion.

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 complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• 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.
• Work is performed in areas where potentially harmful physical and chemical agents are present (e.g. fumes, dust, heat, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and chemicals). You will be required to participate in medical surveillance programs.
• Must be able to wear a respirator and be respirator qualified.

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. WG-10: 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: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION: 1) Assisting in operating all boiler plant and/or auxiliary equipment to produce and control the amount of steam necessary to meet demands; 2) Assisting with maintaining systems and/or equipment to minimize downtime; and 3) Assisting in flushing the salt water and freshwater distribution systems. WG-8: 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: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION: 1) Assisting in operating all boiler plant and/or auxiliary equipment to produce and control the amount of steam necessary to meet demands; 2) Performing maintenance and repair on piping, valves and pumps associated with utility systems; 3) Using industrial power equipment such as power saws, hand and machine pipe threading equipment, and metal working equipment to include welders, plasma cutters and oxy-acetylene torches, grinders, and test equipment such as pyrometers, ohmmeters, and flow meters. ***NOTE: This experience must be fully and clearly supported in your resume to be considered. 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=WG-4700 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 NORTHWEST 1101 Tautog Circle Silverdale, WA 98314 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]