Utility Systems Operator

• Operates centrifugal air conditioners high-pressure steam power boilers graphic control center emergency generators and other pertinent equipment.
• Air Conditioning Operation: Adjusts controls to produce chill water temperatures to load conditions logs and interprets vital information from gauges thermometers meters and sight glasses on required schedule. Able to troubleshoot problems using measuring and testing equipment of the trade using numerous testing techniques to locate the source of trouble whether in the controls or equipment itself.
• Boiler Operation: Logs vital information hourly of pressures temperatures steam flow draft and interprets these readings and takes any corrective action needed. Determines boiler efficiency from calculations of feed water and fuel used. Operates the boilers on both natural gas and fuel oil.
• Graphic Control Center: Monitoring starting/stopping resetting of setpoint temperatures and dampers reprogramming for manual operation of building service equipment such as; Air Handlers supply fans medical oxygen air and vacuum emergency generators air conditioning control system.

Selectee may be subject to a probationary period
ESEP appointees typically serve a two year trial period
U.S. Citizenship is required
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630 requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes.

On-call hours or standby duty may be required. Physical Demands: Incumbent mut be capable of climb in over and under equipment onto catwalks roof areas in and out of boiler manholes work in confined spaces and other isolated areas. Work for extended periods in uncomfortable positions. Work typically requires bending stooping crawling and climbing ladders. Workes frequently lift and carry boiler parts and chemical supplies weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted and occasionally items weighing over 40 pounds with assistance from other workers and handling equipment.

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Background Investigation Requirement:
This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment.

A background investigation is a standard process used by the Federal Government to verify an individuals identity employment history education and other relevant information to determine suitability for Federal service.

Upon receipt of instructions applicants must complete all required background investigation forms within five (5) calendar days of issuance. Timely completion is critical to avoid delays in processing or a determination of unsuitability.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to prioritize this requirement and to maintain regular communication with their assigned Personnel Security Specialist throughout the process.

Prior to the appointment candidates must present two valid forms of identification. If one of the documents is a state-issued ID or drivers license it must be REAL ID-compliant.

To qualify for this position your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying.

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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

BASIC REQUIREMENT(S):
WAGE GRADE STATEMENT: Candidates for this position will be evaluated under the Federal Wage System (FWS) Job Grading Standards. Applicants will be rated in the knowledge skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Each of the job elements must be addressed on the on-line assessment questionnaire in order for the applicant to be rated for the position.

In addition to the Basic Requirements you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below.

PHYSICAL EFFORT: Physical effort is expended in continually standing walking stooping bending kneeling climbing and working in small or cramped quarters. Frequently carries lifts pulls or pushes carts and equipment weighing up to and beyond 50 pounds. Work is sometimes performed on ladders and/or scaffolds which requires employee to work overhead or in stretched cramped or awkward positions.

Time In Grade
Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP).

You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.