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Boiler Plant Operator

Department of the Army
United States Army Installation Management Command
US ARMY GARRISON DIR OF PUBLIC WORKS OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE UTILITIES AND ENERGY BRANCH
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Summary

Announcement extended until 10 JAN 2025.
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel in the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: The US Army Garrison's Directorate of Public Works (DPW) supports the Aberdeen Proving Ground mission through effective use of energy, providing and maintaining sustainable facilities and infrastructure, and emphasizing a culture of safety.

Overview

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Job canceled
Open & closing dates
12/19/2024 to 01/10/2025
Salary
$32.63 to - $38.19 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WG 11
Location
4 vacancies in the following location:
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
MCFT245382417405HW
Control number
824645600

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Clarification from the agency

Selective Placement Factors: Incumbent must possess prior to appointment (and be willing to maintain) a current Grade 1 Stationary Engineers License issued by the State of Maryland. This is required for the WG-11 level. (NOTE: Must submit a copy of the Grade 1 Stationary Engineers license with your application package. Applicants will need to submit a copy of their licenses along with the application. Failure to attach license will result in an ineligible rating).

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Duties

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  • Execute decisions when the supervisor is not on duty and is the operator in charge of the plant.
  • Perform boiler plant equipment mechanic duties.
  • Operate the large central boiler plant for the organization.
  • Receive after-hours emergency trouble calls relating to areas such as a variety of trades and crafts in order to take appropriate action.
  • Determine when adjustment of complex controls /auxiliary equipment is necessary.
  • Notify the supervisor in the event of a serious malfunction of equipment.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • Position requires Tier 1 investigation status for the duration of employment.
  • 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.
  • This position has been designated "Mission Essential". In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
  • This position has a requirement to lift up to 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
  • This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Employee shifts are rotated on a regularly scheduled basis.
  • This position requires the employee to use personal protective equipment provided by the employer.
  • Selective Placement Factors: Incumbent must possess prior to appointment (and be willing to maintain) a current Grade 1 Stationary Engineers License issued by the State of Maryland. This is required for the WG-11 level.
  • (NOTE: Must submit a copy of the Grade 1 Stationary Engineers license with your application package. Applicants will need to submit a copy of their licenses along with the application. Failure to attach license will result in an ineligible rating).

Qualifications

Who May Apply:
  • US Citizens
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible (PPP DoD MSP)

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.


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 Boiler Plant Operator, WG-11 without more than normal supervision. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.To meet the basic eligibility, you must receive at least two points on the screen-out element indicated above and must have an average of two points on all the job elements listed below. Your application will be further evaluated to determine if you meet the best qualified cut-off for referral to the selecting official.

In addition to the Screen Out Element, you must also meet the Selective Placement Factors (listed below):

Selective Placement Factors: Incumbent must possess prior to appointment (and be willing to maintain) a current Grade 1 Stationary Engineers License issued by the State of Maryland. This is required for the WG-11 level. (NOTE: Must submit a copy of the Grade 1 Stationary Engineers license with your application package. Applicants will need to submit a copy of their licenses along with the application.Failure to attach license will result in an ineligible rating).

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:


Physical Effort:
Work requires walking, standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts and carries parts and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds; occasionally handles items weighing up to 100 pounds with assistance.

Working Conditions:
Works inside and outside, exposed to dirt, sewage, dust, grease, fumes, and refrigerant gases. Is subject to injury from use of hand and power tools, and to burns, cuts, bruises and electrical shock. May be required to wear and/or use protective clothing and equipment in accordance with established health and safety regulations and SOPs. Works outside and is occasionally exposed to bad weather while loading and unloading vehicle. Is subject to cuts, bruises, and broken bones as a result of accidents while driving or when loading and unloading vehicles. Is exposed to the possibility of serious accidents while driving in all types of traffic and weather. Some assignments require wearing protective equipment such as breathing protection; rubberized suits, goggles, or rubber gloves for extended periods.
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this position, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • This is a(n) 18 Career Field position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.
  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
  • Pay negotiation may be authorized.
(NOTE: Must submit a copy of the Grade 1 Stationary Engineers license with your application package. Applicants will need to submit a copy of their licenses along with the application. Failure to attach license will result in an ineligible rating).

How you will be evaluated

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

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

(NOTE: Must submit a copy of the Grade 1 Stationary Engineers license with your application package. Applicants will need to submit a copy of their licenses along with the application. Failure to attach license will result in an ineligible rating).

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.

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

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