Utility Systems Operator

Utility Systems Operator

Responsible for the safe operation of the plant operations, a central boiler and chiller plant. Incumbent maintains proper chemistry control of boiler water, condensate, chilled water, and cooling towers through daily testing and adjustment of chemical injection and blowdown rates as required. Responsibilities include :

• Operation of the plant operations, a central boiler and chiller plant.
• Records steam production and other operating data at hourly intervals as required on the boiler log sheet, changes flow charts, and computes daily use of makeup water, steam production, and average outside temperature.
• Performs hourly inspections of operating equipment, records diesel fuel tank levels and diesel fuel usage daily.
• Responsible for the operation of the chiller units in the absence of the Maintenance Mechanic; may be required to perform hourly checks of all operating equipment in the chiller plant, monitoring gages, chiller and pump operation, cooling tower level indicators.
• Perform operator-level preventive and corrective maintenance on chillers, boilers, pumps, steam traps, and other associated equipment within the plant area.

Work Schedule : 8 : 00am - 8 : 00pm, 8 hour rotational shift.

Position Description Title / PD# : Utility Systems Operator / PD30262A

Requirements :

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 :

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). 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.

Certificate Requirement : A Universal Technician as required by 40 CFR Part 82, Subpart F of "Clean Air Act", Section 608 (Universal Refrigeration License).

Physical Requirement : The work requires a considerable amount of standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in tiring and / or uncomfortable positions. Incumbent must be in good physical condition, have good eyesight with or without glasses and cannot be colorblind. The incumbent regularly carries, lifts, and handles parts weighing up to 50 pounds. Occasionally lifts items weighing 80 pounds.

Work Environment : Frequently exposed to temperature extremes, drafts, dampness, water and noise for work conditions. The majority of work takes place in an industrial environment the work area may be dirty, wet, dusty, and greasy. Incumbent is subject to cuts, abrasions, burns, broken bones, electrical shock, infections, bites, exposure to inhalation of harmful chemical fumes, irritation of eyes, etc. The incumbent will wear protective clothing as needed. 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.

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.