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 Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This position is located with the Directorate of Public Works, Fort Campbell, KY.

Duties

Serve as a working leader of employees in accomplishing trades and labor work. Ensure needed plans, blueprints, materials, and tools are available and that needed stock is obtained from supply locations. Answer worker's questions regarding procedures, policies, written instructions and other directives (e.g., technical orders). Ensure that needed material, and tools are available to complete the work. Perform service to include scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on a variety of mechanical and HVAC systems. Identify equipment defects in order to make the necessary correction. Check work of employees for compliance with supervisor's instructions on work sequence, procedures, methods and deadlines.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent to maintain a Universal Certification for servicing air conditioning and refrigeration equipment-EPA 40 CFR within 180 days of entering position.
• This position requires a physical.
• Required to maintain a valid state driver's license.
• Position is identified as Mission Essential.
• Position is designated inclement weather essential, employee may be required to perform duties exposed to extreme weather.
• Incumbent may be required to work nonstandard duty hours (e.g., shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime-both scheduled and unscheduled.
• This position may require the wearing of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Qualifications

Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs MAY be authorized Recruitment and relocation incentives MAY be authorized Student loan repayment MAY be authorized Salary negotiations for candidates new to Federal service MAY be authorized Credit for prior non-Federal experience and certain military service for leave accrual rates MAY be authorized 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. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of an HVAC Equipment Mechanic Leader without more than normal supervision. Performing tasks involved in the installation, maintenance and repair Heating, Boiler, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning equipment; Installing and repairing piping systems and equipment; Locating and diagnosing malfunctions in HVAC systems.- Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Work is performed from ladders, scaffolds, and pits, and in other places which are hard to reach. The work requires standing, stooping, bending, reaching and working in tiring positions. Frequently lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 pounds and occasionally heavier items. Boiler Plant Equipment Mechanic. The work requires standing, stooping, bending, stretching, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Works from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms when working on parts of systems that are in hard-to-reach places. Hoists, holders and pulleys are used when removing or replacing large units. Frequently lifts and carries parts and equipment that weighs up to 50 pounds. Motor Vehicle Operation. Light physical effort is used in operating hand and foot controls. WORKING CONDITIONS: Works inside and outside, and work is dirty, dusty and greasy. Performs work in areas where bad smells are present. There is frequent exposure to the possibility of uncomfortable heat conditions. Is frequently exposed to the possibility of cuts, bruises, strains, bums from steam, and infections. I occasionally exposed to the possibility of broken bones. Is exposed to asbestos dust when repairing or replacing steam lines. Masks and protective clothing are worn to reduce the risk of illness. Boiler Plant Equipment Mechanic. Works inside in rooms with concrete floors and works outside on top of buildings, in hot or drafty attic spaces and in cramped areas with low overheads. Is exposed to gas, smoke, and bums from scalding water and contact with heated parts of system. Subject to injuries from falls and use of tools. Protective devices such as goggles, respirators, face masks, aprons, hard hats, and gloves are provided to minimize these conditions. Work involves exposure to noise levels above 85 dB(A) but below 110 dB(A), which are reduced by the use of hearing protective devices.

Contacts

• Address FU-W0U4AA US ARMY IMCOM-USAG FT CAMPBELL DO NOT MAIL Fort Campbell, KY 42223 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk