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 DIB MRTFB to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as an operator in charge of gas or oil fired boiler plants with shift responsibility on a regular recurring basis .

Duties

Performs minor maintenance to correct the malfunctions. Keeps all boiler plants in a clean and orderly manner. Relays to the relief operator any problems, malfunctions or any changes to equipment made during the shift. Makes changes in fuel burner pressure and air controls to meet load demand. Operates heavy duty air compressors. Keeps a daily log sheet and logbook. Chemically tests boiler water daily and add chemicals to the boiler daily to keep the boiler water readings within the prescribed limits.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Employee shifts are rotated on a regularly scheduled basis.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Mission Essential- in the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations (natural or man-made disaster) the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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.-~the ability to perform the full range of duties such as monitoring and making adjustments to valves, pumps, feeders, mixers, industrial and other control Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Utility Systems Operator ~ performing of the following duties: monitor and make adjustments to valves, pumps, feeders, mixers, industrial and other control devices to prevent deficiencies or malfunctions in operations. Monitor pressure gauges and flow meters to maintain water levels in elevated storage tanks, clear well and sedimentation basin. Monitor and make adjustments to sewage system equipment without more than normal supervision. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Occasionally works in awkward and cramped positions when making minor repairs. Frequent standing, walking and climbing is required when making prescribed checks of all operating plants. Requires heavy lifting of over 50 pounds. WORKING CONDITIONS: Subject to abnormal heat when operating boiler plants. Subject to abnormal cold and bad weather when making prescribed checks in winter. Danger of boiler explosions, high noise levels, toxic fuel and chemical fumes, steam burns and scalding water. May work in dirty, inadequately lighted and ventilated spaces.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address GL-W0K4AA US ARMY PINE BLUFF ARSENAL DO NOT MAIL Pine Bluff, AR 71602 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
• Email: [email protected]