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.

Duties

Regulates manual controls to maintain correct alternating current cycles, correct power factor and required electric load on generators. Works in engine room on assigned shifts; maintains constant surveillance of turbo-generators, exciters , air compressors, electric output panel, commercial power panel and instrument panel, air ejectors, economizer, deaerator heater, etc. Operates main turbine generators, air compressors, lube oil pumps, exciters, condensate pumps, emergency gasoline generator and economizer soot blowers. Assists higher grade employees in performing complete overhauls and repairs on various non-operational equipment in the Power Plants.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• 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 and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• 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.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
• 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. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a Facility Operator 3rd Class.
• Required to wear respiratory protection and must pass a pulmonary function test by Occupational 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. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Electric Power Controller ~ without more than normal supervision. 1) Detecting improper line voltage, open circuits, or similar conditions from meter readings or charts; and 2) interpreting diagrams and/or drawings that apply directly to electric power distribution systems and/or hydraulic systems. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Prolonged sitting as well as periods of walking, standing, and stooping. Routinely lifts and carries objects weighing up to 50 pounds. If objects weighing over 50 pounds, uses lifting equipment or coworkers as needed for assistance. WORKING CONDITIONS: Primarily works inside in well lighted, comfortable work spaces. Occasionally works in proximity to high voltages and currents, subject to burns and shock.In performing duty #4 employee is exposed to the usual temperature, dust, gases, danger of burns from hot pipes and equipment normally occurring in power plants.May be exposed to acid and alkali chemicals used in boiler feed water treatment. Subject to continuous noise.Incumbent will be required to wear respiratory protection and must pass a pulmonary function test by Occupational Health.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address FS-W6BMAA US ARMY IMCOM-USAG WEST POINT DO NOT MAIL West Point, NY 10996 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk