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Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. This is a position with NAVFAC ENGINEERING COMMAND MID-ATLANTIC. Responsibilities You will test, calibrate, repair, and perform maintenance necessary to insure reliability and efficiency of all thermal plants. You will operate computer and human machine interfaces to troubleshoot boiler controls. You will make routine adjustments to the boiler distributed control systems, burner management panels, and maintain, adjust, and repair flame scanners and coot blower controls . You will conduct regular inspections of flow meter recordings, integrated flows, pressures, temperatures, levels, and analyzer readings (gas and water). You will test and calibrate flow meters, gauges, transmitters, recorders, switches, and automatic controls using handheld electronic analyzers, test gauges, thermocouples, dead weight pressure testers, pneumatic load tester, and various equipment. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This position has a Screen-out Element: The ability to perform common tasks including: 1) Conducting regular inspections of flow meter recordings, integrated flows, pressures, temperatures, levels, and analyzer readings (gas and water) both in the plant and out on distribution system, 2) Adjusting instruments, meters, switches, and transmitters found not functioning properly or improperly calibrated; 3) Testing and calibrating flow meters, gauges, transmitters, recorders, switches, and automatic controls using hand held electronic analyzers, test gauges, thermocouples, dead weight pressure testers, pneumatic load tester, and various equipment; 4) Determining tolerance and accuracy of integrating and recording instruments that control and monitor plant operations; 5) Analyzing the operating conditions by indicating and recording meters and gauges, reflecting load changes, steam temperature and pressure, flow of fuel, steam, air, flue gas conditions, and other controls; 6) Adjusting equipment as necessary for efficient operation including alarm devices, semi-automatic combustion controls, feed-water de-aerators, heaters, fuel heaters, internal chemical injection equipment, automatic stop valves, forced and induced draft fans, fuel and steam pressure control and relief valves, feed-water regulators and pumps; and 7) Tracking plant efficiency, using fuel specifications, steam tables and other guides while maintaining operational logs and compute data for boiler room log sheet. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=Overview Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Education Additional Information This announcement uses the Certain Personnel of the DoD direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized. This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. 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. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf. Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below. May be designated as Essential personnel and required to report for duty or held in a duty status to provide support before, during and/or after special emergency situations, such as, but not limited to, destructive weather, disasters or periods of an increased security threat. The incumbent must be able to work overtime as required. The work hours are subject to change. The incumbent may be required to stand a rotating work week such as ten (10) days on and four (4) days off. Incumbent is required as a minimum to obtain (within a year of employment) and maintain a valid fourth-class operator license using the National Association of Power Engineers criteria or its equivalent. Incumbent may be required to be certified as a Virginia Visible Emissions Evaluator if testing provided. Physical Effort: Moderate lifting up to 40 pounds is required. If a heavier lift is required, it must not be attempted without assistance. Must be able to work at a rapid pace for a short period of time. Occasionally required to perform work by stooping, bending, and reaching while in cramped and uncomfortable positions and by walking, kneeling, crouching, and crawling. Must be able to climb ladders and scaffolds to perform work at various heights. Normal vision is required. Working Conditions: Some work is performed outside, and may require exposure to prevailing weather conditions. Working conditions in this position vary with a portion performed in relatively pleasant surroundings and a portion performed on rooftops, in equipment rooms, under buildings and in confined spaces. Subject to perform work in areas with high noise levels where ear protection is required. Working in very hot and cold environments, poorly ventilated and lighted areas is occasionally required and in some instances work in these conditions is for the duration of the shift. The incumbent may be exposed to fumes, dust, dirt, grease, and oil, and is subject to the possibility of scrapes, cuts, bruises, contusions, burns, electric shock, and eye hazards.