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The Boiler Plant Operator operates boilers & auxiliary equipment and installs, maintains & repairs complex equipment.
06/06/2025 to 06/12/2025
$30.33 - $35.40 per hour
WG 9
2 vacancies in the following location:
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No
Not required
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Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
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CBSR-12745377-25-HYC
838305200
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.
ALL US CITIZENS DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation.
The duties of the Boiler Plant Operator includes but is not limited to:
Operates & Maintains Boilers & Auxiliary Equipment
Operates and performs operational/preventive maintenance on a semiautomatic, gas/oil-fired, high pressure steam plant consisting of three fire-tube type power boilers and related auxiliary equipment.
Monitors the overall operation of the plant to maintain the required steam production for heat and process use throughout the station.
Makes various operational adjustments to maintain plant efficiency and safety.
Maintains records and logs of plant operating conditions.
Performs daily boiler water test to determine chemical treatment required to prevent scale and corrosion of the boilers.
Maintains efficient combustion levels and ensures compliance with air pollution laws or regulations.
Uses electronic and hydraulic controls, and zone charts in conjunction with meters, gauges, and computer-generated data to determine adjustments or corrections necessary for proper boiler operations or changing load requirements.
Operates emergency electrical generators to meet plant electrical requirements when the main electrical source is unable to provide the necessary power.
Installs, Maintains & Repairs Complex Equipment
Repairs, troubleshoots and maintains boilers and auxiliary equipment.
Monitors and tests the operation of boiler systems in order to identify malfunctions and potential problems with equipment such as automatic controls, valves, piping, pumps, and related components.
Performs preventative and scheduled maintenance on equipment including boiler feed water pumps, fuel oil
pumps, air compressors, turbines, generators, and other boiler plant systems.
Work Schedule:
Vacancy #1-Week 1: Friday - Wednesday 6:00am to 6:00pm, Thursday 8:00am to 4:00pm; Week 2: off
Vacancy #2-Week 1: Friday - Wednesday 12:00am to 12:00pm, Thursday 12:00am to 8:00am; Week 2: off
Work schedule is subject to change pending the requirements of the Facility and or Service.
Position Description Title/PD#: Boiler Plant Operator/PD923930
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer (TJO). Please visit the Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP), va.gov/EMPLOYEE/docs/The-Fair-Chance-to-Compete-Act.pdf for more information.
The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at https://www.opm.gov/.
Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
VA Healthcare System Serving Ohio, Indiana and Michigan (VISN 10) advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.
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Documents Accepted:
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To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 06/18/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12745377.
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