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Summary This position is located in the Pentagon Heating and Refrigeration Plant, Facilities Operations and Services Division, FSD, Washington Headquarters Services. The Plant is in operation on a continuous 24/7-365 basis. The PH&RP is responsible for the production and distribution of steam and chilled water, the distribution and switching of 15kV Power, and supports the Operations and Management of the Reservation's City Water, Natural Gas, Storm Sewage, and Sanitary Sewage Systems. Responsibilities This position is being filled under Direct Hire Authority (DHA) in accordance with Section 1109 of FY 2020 NDAA; P.L. 116-92 and Section 9905 of Title 5, U.S.C. Typical work assignments may include the following: Maintains, repairs, and tests a variety of complex equipment and systems involving but not limited to chillers, pump/lift stations, inverted siphons, single and multiple fuel power boilers, pressure vessels, and associated auxiliary and pollution control equipment such as water treatment systems, and chemical dispensers. Performs preventative and scheduled maintenance on plant systems and equipment including but not limited to chilled water pumps, boiler feed pumps, fuel oil pumps, sewage pumps, air compressors, turbines, generators, steam traps, pressure regulating valves, boiler controls and instrumentation, and combustion fans. Plans and lays out installation, repair, and/or modification of a variety of complex equipment and systems. Installs, connects, and adjusts pumps, motors, valves, relays, solenoids, switches, safety devices, thermostats, rheostats, aquastats, and other similar devices. Uses stationary and industrial type power equipment such as power saws, lathes, and grinders. Troubleshoots single and multiple fuel power boilers and associated auxiliary and pollution control equipment. Monitors and tests the operation of power boiler systems with equipment such as automatic controls, valves, piping, pumps, and related components. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the length of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration. Read more about what should I include in my federal resume? at https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/ You may qualify for the Utility Systems Repairer-Operator at the WG-08 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the WG-07 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) with a background that demonstrates a full range of Utility Systems Repairer-Operator tasks at the highest journey level including performing corrective and preventive maintenance on boilers, chillers, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), compressors and emergency power equipment; Maintaining, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical equipment (i.e. boiler tubes and drums, burners, flame safety equipment, chemical feed devises, conductivity system, valves, steam traps, strainers, gauges, pumps, fans sluice gates, traveling screen, heat exchangers, instrument and service air compressors, fuel oil tanks, chiller compressors, refrigerant transfer system, sewage comminutors, diesel engines, and auxiliary plant equipment). You may qualify for the Utility Systems Repairer-Operator at the WG-10 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the WG-09 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates a full range of Utility Systems Repairer-Operator tasks at the highest journey level including performing corrective and preventive maintenance on boilers, chillers, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), compressors and emergency power equipment; maintains, tests, troubleshoots, and repairs mechanical equipment including boiler tubes and drums, burners, flame safety equipment, chemical feed devises, conductivity system, valves, steam traps, strainers, gauges, pumps, fans sluice gates, traveling screen, heat exchangers, instrument and service air compressors, fuel oil tanks, chiller compressors, refrigerant transfer system, sewage comminutors, diesel engines, and auxiliary plant equipment. You may qualify for the Utility Systems Repairer-Operator at the WG-11 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the WG-10 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) with a background that demonstrates performing a full range of Utility Systems Repairer-Operator tasks at the highest journey level that demonstrates maintaining, repairing, and testing a variety of complex equipment and systems involving power boilers, single and multiple fuel power boilers, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), compressors and emergency power equipment; and associated auxiliary and pollution control equipment; Planning and laying out installation, repair, and/or modifications on a variety of complex equipment and systems; Applying and interpreting information in detailed blueprints, charts, and sketches to adjust, replace, and repair equipment; AND maintaining records and documenting actions. 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. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume. Education Education cannot be substituted for experience. Additional Information Other priority consideration programs will continue under their current operating procedures. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Washington Headquarters Services uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: http://www.dhs.gov/E-Verify If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application. Please view the following link for information on how to obtain an alternative application https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?%20title=Alternate\_Application\_Information Appointment Authorities: For more information on appointment authority eligibility requirements: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/individuals-with-disabilities/ https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/ https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/military-spouses/ Other Special Appointment Authorities https://www.usajobs.gov/ Interchange Agreements https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#url=Types-of-Appointments Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. /www.esd.whs.mil/DD/DoD-Issuances/140025/ Current or Former Political Appointees: Beginning January 1, 2010, agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office. Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.