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BOILER PLANT OPERATOR

Department of the Navy
Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command
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Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
01/13/2025 to 04/13/2025
Salary
$22.75 to - $31.39 per hour

WG-05 $22.75-$26.65 WG-08 $25.23-$29.44 WG-10 $26.84-$31.39

Pay scale & grade
WG 5 - 10
Location
01 vacancies in the following location:
Groton Submarine Base, CT
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
10
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
DE-12566032-25-MSJ
Control number
812598700

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens

Duties

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  • You will start and stop steam turbine generator sets, Gas turbine, and Diesel generators according to load requirements.
  • You will maintain and operate a central high pressure steam and electrical generating plant.
  • You will perform preventative maintenance work on plant equipment.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
  • Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.
  • You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
  • This is a bargaining unit position.

Qualifications

THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN THE UTILITIES AND ENERGY MANAGEMENT BRANCH, PRODUCTION DIVISION, PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT SUBMARINE BASE NEW LONDON. THE INCUMBENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OVERSEEING EMPLOYEES THAT MAINTAIN AND REPAIR THE MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS LOCATED THOUGHOUT THE POWER PLANT, OILY WASTE TREATMENT FACILITY AND WATERFRONT SHIP TO SHORE SERVICES TEAMS. RELATED PLANT INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE IS PREFERRED

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: Ability to do the work of a Boiler Plant Operator without more than normal supervision performing duties such as: 1) THE INCUMBENT MUST HAVE THE ABILITY TO ASSIGN WORK, MONITOR QUALITY AND PROGRESS, AND MANAGE MULTIPLE COMPETING PRIORITIES. 2) THE INCUMBENT MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT, SETTING PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS, AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION. 3) A SOLID UNDERSTANDING OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT IS ESSENTIAL.

Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations (X-118C). Additional qualification information can be found at: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/x-118c/tabindx.asp.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

This announcement uses the Certain Competitive Service/Modified Direct Hire Authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service

PHYSICAL EFFORT:
Works in confined areas in and around boilers and support equipment. The work requires moderate
to strenuous effort and long periods of walking, standing, climbing, bending, and crouching.
Workers frequently lift and carry boiler parts and chemical supplies weighing up to 40 pounds
unassisted and occasionally items weighing 40 pounds with assistance of other workers or weight
handling equipment.


WORKING CONDITIONS:
Works indoors and occasionally works outside. May be subject to high temperatures, constant
noise, rotating machinery, soot, dirt, grease, chemicals, oil, and fumes in the work area; and cuts
and abrasions from the use of tools and equipment and burns from acids, caustics, hot water, steam,
and contact with piping and boilers. In addition, may work on catwalks and ladders.


A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf.

How you will be evaluated

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

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.

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