Clarification from the agency

This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in selection.

• Plans and lays out work from blueprints, sketches, drawings, specifications, guides, codes, and work orders.
• Troubleshoots HVAC/R systems with complex problems and extensive repairs requiring judgement to locate malfunctions.
• Installs, repairs, and maintains large commercial and industrial ventilation, refrigeration, air conditoning (AC) and cooling systmens with complex problems and extensive repairs.
• 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 essential electrical work incidental to the maintenance and operation of HVAC/R systems.
• Performs preventive maintenance on HV AC/R systems and equipment.
• Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regualtions 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
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• This position may require drug testing, and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
• This position may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license may be required for the position.
• This position requires CFC/NCFC Certification (universal) as required by 40 CFR Part 82, Subpart F., EPA.
• Recall to duty may be a requirement of this position.
• This position requires the ability to discern colors, contrast, and depth.
• This position will be required to train/guide lower graded (or other trades) military/civilian employees.
• Selectee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays and shift work and emergency overtime may be required.
• This position may require Flightline driving/testing and selectee may be required to participate in mobility exercises.
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trail period.
• Selectee must obtain and maintain a current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification.
• This position may require occasional work travel away from the normal duty station.
• Employee may be required to travel on military or commercial aircraft.
• Selectee will be required to work in emergency situations.

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-4700 General Maintenance And Operations Work Family. 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 Ability To Do The Work Of The Position 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:
Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.
Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
Use of Measuring Instruments
Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprinting reading)
Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
Knowledge of Materials


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.

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.