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• Start, operate, adjust, and stop single or multiple fueled water and fire tube boilers including all auxiliary, pollution control, and other equipment in a steam boiler plant.
• Maintain and repair all Central Steam Plant systems and equipment to meet critical requirement levels.
• Installs maintain, and repair complex system of valves, piping, and fittings associated with power and heating boiler operations.
• Remove asbestos containing materials such as pipe and tank insulation and refractory, etc., in accordance with Public Works standard operating procedures.

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• A Tier 1 NACI background is required throughout this appointment.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid State driver's license.
• The employee must possess and maintain a current License, or equivalent certificate to support operations of Boilers with a capacity of 300MBTU/HR.
• The employee may be required to work rotating shifts, to include nights, weekends and Holidays.
• Employee is required to successfully complete annual physical examinations.
• This position requires travel to other duty locations approximately 5% of the time.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

WG-08: Minimum Qualifications: Ability to do the work of a Boiler Plant Operator without more than normal supervision. Must have the ability to perform common Boiler maintenance. Ability to perform routine maintenance or repairs to auxiliary equipment e.g., lubricate moving parts, replace filters, replace or adjust drive belts; accurately record pertinent data such as, unusual conditions observed, safety shutdowns, repairs, or adjustments required or made. I work under close supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

WG-10: Minimum Qualifications: Ability to do the work of a Boiler Plant Operator without more than normal supervision. Must have the ability to perform some tasks including operating and monitoring of high-pressure Boiler Plants and auxiliary equipment. Ability to recognize and detect abnormal high pressure boiler plant and steam system operating conditions and take immediate actions to eliminate emergency situations and restore normal operating conditions; collect and test water samples and determine the amount and type of chemicals needed to control or meet various boiler chemistry parameters and achieve desired results. I work under supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who reviews my work for completion. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

Selective Placement Factor:This position has selective placement factor which must be met prior to employment and for continued
employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, or possession of, these requirements.

**The WG-08 Boiler Plant Operator position requires the incumbent to possess and maintain a Class III Operating Engineer Certificate or
equivalent. The certified operator shall be limited to operation of boiler plants not exceeding an aggregate of 50MBTU/HR. (Note: You must attach a copy of the certificate with your resume package in order to be considered for this position.)**

**The WG-10 Boiler Plant Operator position requires the incumbent to possess and maintain a Class II Operating Engineer Certificate or equivalent. The certified operator shall be limited to operation of boiler plants not exceeding an aggregate of 300MBTU/HR. (Note: You must attach a copy of the certificate with your resume package in order to be considered for the position.)**

• PHYSICAL EFFORT: Frequently works in confined areas in and around boilers and support equipment; e.g. auxiliary and pollution control equipment. Work requires moderate to strenuous physical effort and long periods of walking, kneeling, standing, climbing, bending, and crouching. Frequently lifts and carries boiler parts, equipment, and chemical supplies weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted and occasionally items weighing over 50 pounds with assistance of other workers or weight handling equipment.

• · WORKING CONDITIONS: Employee normally works indoors on concrete surfaces. Occasionally works outside for short periods. When
  working outside is subject to prevailing weather conditions. Works on catwalks and ladders. Employee is subject to high temperature,
  high noise, rotating machinery, soot, dirt, dust, grease, chemicals, oil, fuel, and fumes in the work area. Exposed to toxic effects of
  refrigerants, scalding hot water, and steam temperatures up to 365°F. Subject to cuts and abrasions from use of tools and equipment
  and burns from acids, caustics, and contact with pipes and boilers. Must be able to work using/wearing applicable PPE (hearing, eye,
  fall, respiratory protection, safety shoes, hard hat, gloves, etc.)

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference.

DoD Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicants will receive preference consideration at the full-performance grade level only

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.