Incumbent operates and maintains water tube and fire tube boilers while stationed in Fargo, ND at the Fargo VA Health Care System. During assigned shift incumbent is sole operator of a boiler plant with capacity of 41,400 pounds of steam per hour.

Duties

Duties for this position include but are not limited to the following: Manage and help train employees on proper steps in completing work orders and associated tasks. Overseeing management and proper delegation of work to shop personnel in terms of corrective and preventative maintenance. Reporting to supervisor if even workload, insufficient work output or subpar quality is observed from shop personnel. Working along with other workers and setting the pace. Demonstrating proper work methods. Provides expertise and advises on project designs in relation to boiler plant operations and maintenance. Seeing to it that there is enough work to keep everyone in the work crew busy. Troubleshoot, identify needed parts, locate best sources, and initiate necessary procurement for parts and services needed to maintain equipment. Monitors water conditioning equipment to control and/or remove impurities and entrapped gases. Assesses, proposed, and administers water treatment and related contract services, as required. Operates and monitors fuel pressure, control valves, fuel strainers, relief valves, water softeners, and other similar equipment through manual and automatic means. Operates dampers, forced draft fans, and pumps. Lights off, operates, secures, and maintains power boilers and associated auxiliary equipment. Operates and maintains natural gas and oil-fired power boilers and ancillary powered auxiliary equipment with manual and automatic controls to produce saturated steam. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm Position Description Title/PD#: Boiler Plant Operator Leader/PD40336O Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Approved Bargaining Unit: Yes, AFGE 1272 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position. Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination. Working Conditions: Frequently works in confined areas in and around boilers and other mechanical equipment. Work is performed generally indoors but without temperature control, where there is exposure to dust, dirt, chemicals, extreme temperatures, steam, noise, and unpleasant odors. Occasionally provides service and response in outdoor areas under adverse conditions. Exposure may cause potential for burns, electrical shocks, cuts, strains, bruises, and chemical irritations. Operator comes in contact with hazardous chemicals such as caustics, acids, phosphates, amines, hydroxides, steam, and hazardous equipment. Incumbent shall employ good safety practices and procedures to avoid injury to self, other personnel, and/or equipment which may seriously affect the operation of the hospital. The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07/19/2024. EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Other Than Blueprint Reading)Ability to Lead or SuperviseDexterity and SafetyEquipment Assembly, Installation, RepairOperation of Equipment/MachineryTechnical PracticesUse of Measuring Instruments 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; religions; 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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Fargo VA Medical Center 2101 Elm Street Fargo, ND 58102 US
• Name: Barbara Jones
• Phone: (651)405-5648
• Email: [email protected]