The position is located in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6), Salisbury VA Medical Center, Facilities Management Service, Salisbury, NC. The primary duties of the position is the operation and operational maintenance of single and multiple fuel water or fire tube boilers and associated auxiliary and pollution control equipment.

Duties

Duties include, but are not limited to: Operates, regulates and maintains the Boiler Plant Unit of a Maintenance and Operations Section. Operates all equipment to ensure the boilers produce and control the amount of steam to meet the stations demands. Performs routine maintenance and repair to all boiler related equipment. Makes hourly checks of all operating equipment, recording pertinent details and makes independent operational decisions and judgments. Collects water samples from boiler(s), de-aerating feed tank, condensate return system and city water system. Analyzes and records water analysis for acidity, alkalinity, oxygen scavenger and the total dissolved solids and adds hazardous chemicals as required using the proper safety equipment and techniques. Assures understanding the observance of rules and regulations concerning safety, fire, conduct, OSHA standards, storage and handling of hazardous materials, and care of equipment. Uses all types of personal protective equipment (PPE). Takes all precautionary measures in an attempt to prevent serious accidents. Work Schedule: Sunday - Saturday, 8-12 hours shifts that vary over time. Two days off. Position Description Title/PD#: Boiler Plant Operator/PD02114A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/07/2024. 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: Dexterity and SafetyOperation of Equipment/MachineryTechnical PracticesWithout more than normal supervision 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. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Works in awkward or cramped position when making minor repairs. Frequent walking, standing, and climbing is required when checking equipment. Incumbent is primarily responsible for observation and adjustment of equipment and is not generally subject to sustained physical effort. On occasions, the incumbent works in awkward and cramped positions when making repairs. Frequent standing, walking and climbing is required while checking and/or adjusting equipment. Must be able to climb and work from ladders, open and close heavy valves, clean and lubricate equipment and perform preventive maintenance using ADP printouts and common-sense techniques.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address WG Bill Hefner Salisbury VA Medical Center 1601 Brenner Avenue Salisbury, NC 28144 US
• Name: Mark Johnson
• Phone: 318-272-2896
• Email: [email protected]