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Utility Systems Repairer Operator

Department of Veterans Affairs
Veterans Health Administration
Veterans Health Administration
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Summary

The Utility Systems Repairer/Operator (USRO) is assigned to the Energy Center which is part of the Facility Management. This section is responsible for the maintenance, repair and safe operation of the Boiler Plant, Cooling Plant. The USRO can be scheduled for any of 7 shifts required to meet the needs if the Energy Center. This position will rotate each shift based on a four week rotation.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
05/30/2023 to 06/21/2023
Salary
$35.09 to - $40.91 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WG 11
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Ann Arbor, MI
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
CBSR-11941822-23-TB
Control number
728549700

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Clarification from the agency

ALL US CITIZENS DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation.

Duties

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The Utility Systems Repairer/Operator (USRO) is assigned to the Energy Center which is part of the Facilities Management. This section is responsible for the maintenance, repair and safe operation of the Boiler Plant, Cooling Plant. The USRO can be scheduled for any of 7 shifts required to meet the needs of the Energy Center. The position will rotate each shift based on a four week rotation.

  • When on duty at other than normal business hours, the USRO has full responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of the Energy Center and is responsible for assigned for assigned duties/tasks of the shift and any minor emergency repairs that are needed.
  • The USRO follows written and verbal instructions supplied by the Operations Foreman or by the USRO on the previous shift.
  • The USRO has the responsibility to determine that emergency work must be done and has the authority to call-in necessary additional maintenance personnel with approved overtime.
  • The USRO is responsible for relaying instruction to the next shirt operator including problems encountered and action taken.
  • The USRO is required to perform all safety checks necessary to start up a cold plant and those required on a hot plant.
  • In addition, the USRO must be able to test and analyze the boiler water and cooling water and make corrections to the boiler and cooling water systems, inspect all operating machinery, recognize potential problems and take corrective action. The USRO must be knowledge or able to learn about pollution control monitoring devices, manual/automatic microprocessor and computerized controls related to power boilers and centrifugal chillers.
  • The USRO shall be responsible for the cleanliness of the Energy Center and all areas assigned.

Work Schedule: Rotating 8 hour Shifts (Monday through Friday, to include nights, weekends and holidays)
Position Description Title/PD#: Utility Systems Repairer Operator/PD01525A
Physical Requirements: The Utility Systems Repairer/Operator frequently works in confined areas in and around boilers. chillers, and support equipment ( i.e. auxiliary and pollution control equipment). The work requires moderate to strenuous effort and long periods of walking, standing, climbing, bending, and crouching. Workers frequently life and carry boiler parts and chemical supplies weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted and occasionally items weighing over 40 pounds with the assistance of other workers or weight handling equipment. The USRO works indoors and occasionally outside for short periods where they are subject to prevailing weather conditions. The USRO is subject to high temperatures, constant noise, rotating, machinery, soot, dirt grease, chemicals, oil, and fumes in work area. The USRO is required to know and practice sound safety measures.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
  • Subject to a background/suitability investigation
  • May serve a probationary period
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
  • A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
  • Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
  • Pre-employment physical required
  • Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
  • Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.

SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements:

  • Attention to Detail
  • Communication
  • Customer Service (Clerical/Technical)
  • Industrial Equipment Operation
  • Mechanical
  • Technical Competence
  • Technical Problem Solving


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; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional 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.

Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.

How you will be evaluated

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

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Applicants will be referred in the order in which they were received.

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