This position serves as a Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic at Raven Rock Mountain Complex (RRMC), within the Operations and Maintenance Division.

Duties

Incumbents typical work assignments may include the following: Serves as a fully qualified (Master) Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic responsible for the installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of a variety of commercial and industrial refrigeration and air conditioning units and systems, industrial water distribution systems, and mechanical ventilating systems most of which supply areas in an underground facility that has special HVAC requirements for sensitive equipment. Installs, maintains, and repair commercial and domestic refrigeration equipment such as walk-in refrigerators and freezers. Performs blast valve installation, maintenance and repair. Applies skilled mechanical, electrical, and electronic knowledge on one of a kind blast valves. Performs maintenance, repair and testing of multiple air treatment systems. Performs operation, maintenance, testing and balancing of the smoke evacuation system, which is highly critical in an underground facility.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration)
• This position requires you to pass screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment and subsequent periodic drug screening thereafter.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Required to participate in the direct deposit program.
• This position requires you to obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance.
• This position requires you to respond to call-ins on a 24/7 basis and is subject to overnight or multi-day relocations (relocations could be for an extended period of time).
• This position may require some Temporary Duty Travel (TDY).
• This position requires you to complete a 16-hour Asbestos Maintenance Training course.
• This position requires you to be trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) within six months of employment.
• This position requires you to possess a valid state driver's license to operate passenger-type motor vehicles.
• This position requires you to wear a respirator in certain situations and participate in the respiratory medical monitoring program.
• This position will require you to successfully pass a pre-employment physical examination and annual physical exams thereafter.
• This position has been designated as Mission Essential. The incumbent may be required to report for, or remain at, work in dismissal or closure situations due to adverse weather conditions, natural disasters, or other emergency situations.
• This position requires you to possess a certification as an EPA Universal Technician.

Qualifications

For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. Your background must demonstrate a full range of performing simple common tasks or received training on this type of work, including: 1) interpreting instructions, specifications and blueprints to repair air conditioning and refrigeration systems; 2) Troubleshooting air conditioning and refrigeration systems operations to detect component malfunctions; and 3) installing and repairing a variety of large commercial and industrial refrigeration and air conditioning equipment under close supervision of a supervisor or lead. 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 Qualification Standards https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/ 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. 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 questions. The screen-out element for this position is Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision. JOB ELEMENTS: Those who meet the minimum level of experience and training for the screen-out element will then be evaluated in each of the following job elements: Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprinting reading) Trouble shooting PHYSICAL EFFORT/REQUIREMENTS: Considerable physical effort is expended to maneuver large equipment into and out of specific locations while dismantling and reassembling. Frequently carries and sets up parts and equipment that weighs up to SO pounds. Hoists, holders, and pulleys are operated when removing units such as large compressors, condensers, and chillers. Necessary repairs and installations may be made from ladders, scaffolding and platforms where the parts of systems worked on are frequently in hard-to-reach places requiring stooping, stretching, bending, and kneeling for extended periods of time. WORKING CONDITIONS: The work place is located within an underground facility. As well as buildings located at the surface. Works indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions. Subject to cuts, bruises, electric shock and falls from ladders; injury from lifting and handling heavy materials and equipment discomfort from noise, fumes and vibrations of equipment. All qualifications and training, certification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume. ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act Chapter 21 of Title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.), Section 2108a, requires Federal agencies treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligible, when they submit, at the time they apply for a Federal job, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD-214, assuming the service member is otherwise eligible. A "certification" letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. The service member's military service dates are necessary in order to determine whether he or she meets the definition of "veteran" under 5 U.S.C. 2108(1). The "certification" must reflect the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date of submission. The "certification" must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin (if applicable), your rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable). Further, under paragraph (h) of the rule, agencies are required to verify a qualifying separation from military service prior to appointment, through the DD-214 or other appropriate documentation. Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. Active duty members that fail to provide a valid "certification" of service with their initial application will be found "not eligible." Military members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if member is on terminal leave. Current or Former Political Appointees: Beginning January 1, 2010, agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office. Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment: Position title; Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee); Agency; and, Beginning and ending dates of appointment.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience.

Contacts

• Address WHS Raven Rock Mountain Complex Human Resources Directorate 4800 Mark Center Drive Alexandria, VA 22350 US
• Name: Washington HQ Services
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]