This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC); Office of the Chief Operating Officer (OCO); Director, Utilities and Power Plant Operations; Assistant Director Operations Division; Rotating Operations Branch A, B, C or D. Serves as a Power Plant Operator and is responsible for the safety, environmental compliance, reliability, efficiency, and operation of all equipment in the Capitol Power Plant (CPP) during the assigned shift.

Duties

***The incumbent of this position is considered “Emergency Essential Employees” and will be required to work in emergency situations and in inclement weather conditions.*** ***Tour of duty may include holidays, weekends and rotating shifts on a regular and recurring basis.*** Major Duties Include: The CPP operates around the clock to provide steam for heating and chilled water for air conditioning to the buildings of the U.S. Capitol, U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate. The incumbent is required to report to work during emergencies, failure of plant machinery and equipment, and inclement weather situations to support the critical mission of the CPP.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen.
• You must be able to pass a drug test.
• Your resume and question responses must demonstrate job-related elements.

Qualifications

You must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. You must meet the following SCREEN-OUT: --  Ability to do the work of a Power Plant Operator without more than normal supervision. Qualification at the WG-8 level: Is at the power plant operator worker level responsible for learning the safety, environmental compliance, reliability, efficiency, and operation of all equipment in the Capitol Power Plant.  Requires specific and general knowledge in the fields of chilled water generation and distribution system operations, steam generation and distribution systems, electric generation and distribution systems, fire protection system and chemical treatments system operations. Requires practical and working knowledge of troubleshooting, maintenance, inspection, diagnosis, repair, replacement and operating experience. Requires working knowledge of steam and chilled water fundamental theory, understands basic thermodynamic concepts related to steam and chilled water systems, electric generation and transmission systems, chemical treatment systems for both steam and chilled water and basic math skills required to perform rudimentary performance and efficiency calculations. Qualification at the WG-10 level: Is at the power plant operator level responsible for the safety, environmental compliance, reliability, efficiency and operation of all equipment in the Capitol Power Plant. Requires specific and general knowledge in the fields of chilled water generation and distribution system operations, steam generation and distribution systems, electric generation and distribution systems, fire protection system and chemical treatments system operations. The position requires extensive practical knowledge in these fields that will allow them to monitor plant and staff performance, identify potential problems and work with staff to develop and implement situational solutions to restore unusually complex systems to normal service conditions. Requires extensive troubleshooting, maintenance, inspection, diagnosis, repair, replacement and operating experience. Further they will be required to apply this experience in practical applications and mentor subordinates to assist them in developing these skills. Requires knowledge on steam and chilled water fundamental theory, understand basic thermodynamic concepts related to steam and chilled water systems, electric generation and transmission systems, chemical treatment systems for both steam and chilled water and basic math skills required to perform rudimentary performance and efficiency calculations. Requires the ability to read a variety of engineering diagrams including equipment layout, plan view, flow diagrams, equipment O&M Manuals and Service Manuals. Qualification at the WG-11 level: Is at the power plant operator level responsible for the safety, environmental compliance, reliability, efficiency and operation of all equipment in the Capitol Power Plant. Requires specific and general knowledge in the fields of chilled water generation and distribution system operations, steam generation and distribution systems, electric generation and distribution systems, fire protection system and chemical treatments system operations. The position requires extensive practical knowledge in these fields that will allow them to monitor plant and staff performance, identify potential problems and work with staff to develop and implement situational solutions to restore unusually complex systems to normal service conditions. Requires extensive troubleshooting, maintenance, inspection, diagnosis, repair, replacement and operating experience. Further, they will be required to apply this experience in practical applications and mentor subordinates to assist them in developing these skills. Requires knowledge on steam and chilled water fundamental theory, understand basic thermodynamic concepts related to steam and chilled water systems, electric generation and transmission systems, chemical treatment systems for both steam and chilled water and basic math skills required to perform rudimentary performance and efficiency calculations. Requires the ability to read a variety of engineering diagrams including equipment layout, plan view, flow diagrams, P&ID diagrams, electrical schematics, equipment O&M Manuals and Service Manuals.

Contacts

• Address Architect of the Capitol 2nd and D Street, S.W. Washington, District of Columbia 20515 United States
• Name: Nyika Humphries
• Phone: 202-226-7000
• Email: [email protected]