What General Information Do I Need To Know About This Position? Salary Per Hour: $30.65 (Step 01) to $35.76 Step 05); NOTE: First time hires to the Federal Government are typically hired at the Step 01. Open to all U.S. citizens under: USGS-RES-25-12650943-DE-SW

Duties

As a Maintenance Mechanic within the National Wildlife Health Center, some of your specific duties will include: Independently installs, modifies, repairs, & tests new & existing electrical lines, circuits, systems, fixtures, controls, and equipment Locates & diagnoses trouble occurring in all electrical & control systems and makes all required repairs Independently operates & performs required preventative maintenance on such equipment as HV AC systems, steam boilers, hot water boilers, incinerators, water chillers, walk-in freezers, diesel-powered electrical generators, HEPA filtered air exhaust systems, sterilizers, and others Installs, modifies, and repairs the piping and plumbing systems on the facilities potable water, industrial water, distilled water, hot water, fuel oil, gas distribution, steam, air lines and condensate piping systems Maintains accurate records, in FMMS and files, concerning facility maintenance and construction activities, such as updating preventative maintenance and work order records in FMMS and equipment specification records Performs maintenance on direct digital and hydraulic controls which involves testing, adjusting, and replacing numerous apparatus Physical Demands: Work requires physical exertion to manually carry, move, or lift objects and materials weighing up to 50 pounds (unassisted); prolonged standing, walking, bending, climbing; crawling, kneeling, stooping, turning, and reaching, potentially in tight areas; moving arms, hands, feet, and legs and working in tiring or uncomfortable positions. May work from ladders and scaffolds requiring balance and climbing ability. Incumbent is under a strain required by bending, reaching, turning, and moving hands, arms, feet, and legs, and by the vibrations and jerking of equipment. Work is performed in crowded and noisy environments around dust, fumes, and odors. Work Environment: The work is performed indoors and outdoors. Indoor work may expose the employee to work areas which can be bad-smelling, dirty, greasy, noisy, or smoky. Outdoor work may expose the employee to numerous weather conditions including extreme cold, heat, rain, or snow. Potential serious injury may result from mishandling equipment/tools or from performance of strenuous work-assignments. Protective clothing, eyewear, gloves, and safety shoes may be required for safe performance of duties when working with cleaning agents, pesticides, machinery, and power equipment. When incumbent performs work in biological containment areas, additional precautions must be taken, such as wearing a respirator.

Requirements

Qualifications

Qualification Requirements There is no specific length of training or experience required; however, applicants must be able to demonstrate the ability to perform the basic work of the position without more than normal supervision through experience shown in the written resume and responses to the job related task statements in this announcement. To be basically qualified for this position applicants must meet the identified screen-out element below. Screen-Out Element: Without more than normal supervision, perform routine and complex maintenance, repair, and installation tasks on mechanical systems (e.g., HVAC, plumbing, electrical, or industrial machinery) and related equipment. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the position by the closing date of the announcement.

Education

• 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). 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.
• Education completed in colleges or universities outside the United States may be used to meet the above requirements. You must provide acceptable documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit:https://www.usgs.gov/human-capital/how-foreign-education-evaluated-federal-jobs

Eligibility for Special Appointing Authorities

If you are applying for this position based on eligibility under a special appointing authority, you must submit proof that supports your claim by the closing date of the announcement. If you fail to submit proof, you will not receive consideration under the special appointing authority. Below is a list of the most common authorities and the documentation requirements. If you're eligible for an authority not listed, you are responsible for submitting documentation that's appropriate for that specific authority. Additional information for all the authorities below can be found on the USAJobs Hiring Paths page.

--30% or More Disabled Veteran - Submit a legible copy of your DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, member 4 copy; and an official statement from the Department of Veterans Affairs (dated 1991 or later) or from a branch of the Armed Forces certifying the existence of a service-connected disability, etc.

--Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) - NOTE: The VRA authority only applies to positions at the GS-11 level or lower. Submit a legible copy of your DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, member 4 copy; and if applicable, an official statement from the Department of Veterans Affairs (dated 1991 or later) or from a branch of the Armed Forces certifying the existence of a service-connected disability, or the award of a campaign badge or Armed Forces Service Medal, etc.

--Individuals with Disabilities - Submit documentation issued by a licensed medical professional; a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist; or any Federal agency, State agency, or an agency of the District of Columbia or a U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits.

--Military Spouse - Submit verification of active duty member of the armed forces (i.e. a copy of your spouse's orders verifying currently on active duty and verification of the marriage to the service member (i.e., a marriage license or other legal documentation verifying marriage); OR verification of the member's 100% disability (official statement from the Department of Veterans Affairs (dated 1991 or later)); OR verification of the member's death while on active duty (DD-1300 and Death Certificate) AND verification of the marriage to the service member (i.e., a marriage license or other legal documentation verifying marriage).

--Appointment of Certain Former Overseas Employees - Submit a SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action that confirms your eligibility and a performance appraisal from that period.

--Peace Corps & VISTA - Former Peace Corps volunteers or VISTA members must submit their Certification of Volunteer Service. Present and former Peace Corps personnel must submit a SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action that confirms their eligibility.

--Certain National Guard Technicians - Submit proof that confirms that you were involuntarily separated (other than by removal for cause on charges of misconduct or delinquency); you served at least 3 years as a technician; and are within 1 year of your separation date from service as a Guard Technician.

--Public Land Corps (PLC) - Submit the signed Certificate of Eligibility for Noncompetitive Hiring Status (PLC) issued by the PLC Coordinator for the organization where the creditable service was completed.

Contacts

• Address NATL WILDLIFE HEALTH CTR 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive Mail Stop 600 Reston, VA 20192 US
• Name: Selena Waterman
• Phone: 703 648-7449
• Email: swaterman@usgs.gov