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: As Industrial Equipment Mechanic you will perform the installation maintenance, modification testing, overhaul and repair of complicated stationary engineering boiler and boiler feed water equipment and facilities including complete plants and distribution equipment and piping.
Summary
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: As Industrial Equipment Mechanic you will perform the installation maintenance, modification testing, overhaul and repair of complicated stationary engineering boiler and boiler feed water equipment and facilities including complete plants and distribution equipment and piping.
Perform the installation maintenance, modification testing, overhaul and repair of complicated stationary engineering boiler and boiler feed water equipment and facilities including complete plants and distribution equipment and piping.
Interpret instructions – manufacturers or local – for installation and operation of equipment.
Independently perform necessary modifications and fabrications to equipment to include substitution condensers, tanks or pumps to meet specific needs,
altering agitators, lines, valves, tubing and piping, changing pumps and adapting feeder lines and associated equipment for transferring water and wastewater throughout the installation.
Inspect facilities/equipment regularly to ensure proper function on, or to diagnose trouble.
Replace bearings, bushings, seals, shafts, filters, gears and gearboxes.
Search for system leaks by air pressurization
As required, remove and decontaminate components, test runs reassembled parts/systems to ensure correct fits, tolerances and operation.
Replace defective or work parts and equipment often require the fabrication of parts of which are obsolete or unavailable. Fabrication required.
Provide urgent repairs that the mechanic is frequently required to improvise or to redesign existing systems or components.
Provide equipment mechanic and pipefitting skills, plus the ability to use these skills in improvising and designing parts and systems used in chemical process technology.
Requires acetylene/electric/welding, sheet metal and iron working, carpentry and rigging skill work.
Operates the following equipment: tool lathes, grinders, drill presses, saws, bending machines, pipe machines, gas and electric welders, hand power tools and various carpentry tools.
Applies shop mathematics to operate tools and to determine the problem solving of equipment repairs.
Response to emergency situations without benefit of supervisory guidance and bring resolution to the problem.
Apply safety, surety, and environmental regulations and procedures.
Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Tier one (1) investigation status required for the duration of appointment.
Physical examination required.
Rotating shift work, weekends and holidays.
On call. The duties of this position may require the incumbent to be on call 24 hours day, seven days a week on a rotational basis, based on the needs of the organization.
Serve one year probationary period unless already served.
Mission essential severe weather conditions report to support the mission.
Lift up to 45 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
Wear management issued Personnel Protective Equipment when required.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: US Citizens
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.
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(n) Industrial Equipment Mechanic ~ without more than normal supervision.
Have the ability to perform common tasks such as including: 1. Perform the installation maintenance, modification testing, overhaul and repair of complicated stationary engineering boiler and boiler feed water equipment and facilities including complete plants and distribution equipment and piping.and associated components following well-established procedures and detailed instructions. 2. Receives assignments with clear, step-by-step instructions and carries them out using diagrams, technical manuals, and guidance from higher-grade mechanics. 3. Troubleshoots basic equipment failures using standard diagnostic guides and replaces common components such as filters, small valves, gaskets, basic fittings, and minor pump assemblies.4. Assists higher-grade mechanics with complex repair, modification, or installation projects. 5. Performs preparatory or support tasks such as disassembly, cleaning, or simple component replacement. 6. Performs basic pipefitting tasks, including cutting, measuring, joining, and threading pipes according to established layout instructions. 7. Operates basic shop tools and equipment, including hand tools, small power tools, grinders, and drill presses under supervision. 8. Weld very simple or non-critical tasks. 9. Follow all safety regulations and uses required protective equipment. 10. Follows chemical surety protocols. Works under close supervision, with frequent review of work in progress and upon completion. Unusual or difficult tasks are escalated to higher-grade mechanics.
- Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.
Other job elements:
Ability to do the work of the Position without more than normal supervision.
Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair, etc.
Ability to Interpret Instructions, specifications, etc. (includes blueprinting reading).
Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment.
Knowledge of Materials.
Physical Effort: Work in awkward or cramped positions when performing operations and making repairs. Frequent standing, walking and climbing is required while checking the storage areas and equipment. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance and larger, bulky loads with the use of mechanical devices.
Working Conditions: Works both inside and outside with minimum protection against the elements. Must wear protective clothing such as gloves and rubber boots most of the time. There is exposure to noise from equipment as well as dirt, dust, grease, burns, cuts and bruises.
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.
This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
This is an Installation Maintenance Career Field 17 position.
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
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.
This is a(n) Installation Maintenance, & Infrastructure Career Field position.
The following special programs/incentives MAY be offered if it is appropriate to the position being filled and in the best interest of the government:
Recruitment Incentives
Relocation Incentives
Student Loan Repayment
Salary negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service may be authorized.
Credit for prior non-federal work experience and certain military service for determining annual leave accrual rate may be authorized.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
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.
Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.?
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.
As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
1. Your resume:
Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume.
If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 10/02/2026 to receive consideration
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13065357).
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. As a reminder, your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For additional information, refer to the 'Required Documents' section.
You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. Your resume selected in USAJOBS will be included, but you must re-select other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application may be incomplete.
It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
FT-W4QVAA US ARMY IMCOM-USAG APG
DO NOT MAIL
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005
US
Next steps
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking (as applicable) for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.
As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
1. Your resume:
Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume.
If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 10/02/2026 to receive consideration
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13065357).
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. As a reminder, your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For additional information, refer to the 'Required Documents' section.
You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. Your resume selected in USAJOBS will be included, but you must re-select other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application may be incomplete.
It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
FT-W4QVAA US ARMY IMCOM-USAG APG
DO NOT MAIL
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005
US
Next steps
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking (as applicable) for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
