Clarification from the agency

This position has a limited area of consideration to current employees of the 502d Air Base Wing.

- Plans and lays out work from blueprints, sketches, drawings, specifications, guides, codes, and work orders. Uses and maintains tools and equipment.

- Troubleshoots heating boilers, heating systems, and fuel power boilers with complex problems and extensive repairs requiring judgment to locate malfunctions.

- Installs, modifies, overhauls, repairs, and maintains a variety of complex heating boilers and/or heating systems, single and multiple fuel power boilers, and associated auxiliary and pollution control equipment.

- Performs preventive maintenance on heating boilers and/or fuel power boiler systems and auxiliary equipment.

- Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Shift work may be required.
• Emergency overtime may be required.
• The work will require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate. valid driver's license is required for the position.
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing.
• Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.
• Position requires the ability to discern colors, contrast, and depth.
• May be required to train and/or guide lower grade employees.
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• The employee lifts, carries, and handles equipment up to 50 pounds unassisted and over 50 pounds with assistance. Works from ladders, scaffolding platforms, or cramped areas where equipment, parts, or tools are hard to reach.
• Work requires frequent stooping, stretching, bending, kneeling, and working in tiring, uncomfortable positions for long periods.
• In addition, work involves frequent movement and maneuvering of large, heavy equipment using hoists, holders, and pulleys as required.
• This position has a limited area of consideration to current employees of the 502d Air Base Wing.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-5300-Industrial Equipment Maintenance Group, Powered Support Systems Mechanic. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

The screen out element for this position is the ability to do the work of a BOILER PLANT EQUIPMENT MECHANIC without more than normal supervision.

JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

1. Knowledge of mechanical, electromechanical. and pneumatic principles to inspect, install, test, maintain, and repair power boilers and associated auxiliary and pollution control equipment.
2. Knowledge of safety regulations, practices, and procedures; regulations, procedures, and policies related to records maintenance and documentation.
3. Skill in dismantling, repairing, and reassembling pumps, to include balancing, aligning, and maintaining turbines, pumps, generators, and ash shredding equipment and preheaters.
4. Skill in troubleshooting complex problems on large projects and applying prescribed test procedures.
5. Skill in the use of hand tools, power tools, and a variety of test equipment.
6. Ability to read and interpret instructions. blueprints, drawings. sketches, and specifications.

PHYSICAL EFFORT: The employee lifts, carries, and handles equipment up to 50 pounds unassisted and over 50 pounds with assistance. Works from ladders, scaffolding platforms, or cramped areas where equipment, parts, or tools are hard to reach. Work requires frequent stooping, stretching, bending. kneeling, and working in tiring, uncomfortable positions for long periods. In addition, work involves frequent movement and maneuvering of large, heavy equipment using hoists, holders, and pulleys as required.

WORKING CONDITIONS: The employee works indoors and outdoors on elevated structures, and in cramped areas. Subject to discomfort from face masks or other protective devices when there is a possibility of exposure to chemicals. heat, steam, noise. noxious gases, fumes. or acids. Occasionally works outside on top of buildings. in drafty attic spaces. and in cramped areas with low overheads. Subject to possible burns electrical shocks, cuts, strains, bruises, and chemical irritations. To reduce dangers from these and other similar conditions, follows prescribed safety practices and uses safety equipment, such as safety glasses. hard-toe shoes. respirators, hard bats, and fire-retardant gloves.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

How you will be evaluated

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

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

BASIS OF RATING: Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience relates to the qualification requirements. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran's Preference is considered where applicable.

Best Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements.
Fully Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements.
Basically Qualified Group: Candidates in this category meet the minimum experience requirements.

The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.