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Summary The Utility System Repairer Operator (USRO) is assigned to Engineering in Facilities Management Service (FMS) with North Florida/South Georgia VA Healthcare System. Selectee stands watch as either a Graphic Control Operator or a Boiler Watch in the Central Energy Plant most of the time. This position may be assigned as needed to assist any other worker in the Plant in the performance of their duties. Responsibilities Major duties include, but not limited to: Operates, maintains, and repairs a multi-fueled high pressure system plant consisting of water tube boilers. Operates, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of all auxiliary plant equipment and systems. Conducts scheduled rotation for boiler operation to equalize rune time. Ensures each boiler maintains proper functions under load conditions. Performs visual inspections of plan equipment, shift assignments, and hourly record keeping. Visually inspects outside equipment and checklist assignments. Fuel tank inspections and preventive maintenance checklists of safety devises. Monitors the Energy Management System to ensure temperatures and humidity are within acceptable parameters. Utilizes the EMS system to respond to alarms initiated by equipment with the Boiler Pant such as carbon monoxide alarms, tank water level alarms, sump pump alarms. Work Schedule: Rotating Shifts; 40 hours a week; includes nights, weekends, and holidays. Position Description Title/PD#: Utility Systems Repairer-Operator/PD03391A ???????Physical Requirements: Most of this work is completed inside, however you will be exposed to harsh conditions and extreme temperature variances while in the performance of daily duties. You may be exposed to refrigerant, smoke, dust, and chemicals. Sitting, standing, kneeling, climbing, crawling and squatting for short and long periods of time may be required to complete job functions. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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. CERTIFICATION: In accordance with 40 CFR 82.161 individuals who maintain, service, and repair medium, high, and very high-pressure appliances must be certified as a Type 2 technician. 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: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading) Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc. Knowledge of Materials Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments 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 Additional Information 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. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.