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Summary The Utility Systems Repairer/Operator (USR0) is a member of a two person team that is responsible for the safe operation of the Utility's Management Center. The Utility Management Center consists of two plants and their related equipment: 55,000 lbs. per hour Central Steam Plant 8M BTU condensing water boilers and a 2,795 ton Central Chiller Plant and after hour's operation and maintenance of the complete facility. Responsibilities Duties include but are not limited to: Responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of the central steam plant consisting of both water-tube and fire-tube (1) boilers with the capacity of producing 1,700 HP at 55,000 lb. of steam per hour. Changes flowcharts, and computes daily use of make-up water, steam production, fuel usage (both natural gas and diesel) and calculates heating and cooling degree days to validate efficient operation. Performs hourly inspection of equipment under load. Follows established procedures during the lighting of, operation, sequencing, and during all boiler procedures and testing. Completes annual inspections of both types of boilers. Inspects fire box for refractory ass and tube wear on the outside of tubes, baffles, piping, and tubes for wear and scaling. Operates and maintains all support equipment: deaerator tank, condensate tank, condensate pumps, feed water pumps, forced draft blowers, air compressors and fuel oil pumps. Performs operator-level preventive and corrective maintenance on chillers, cooling towers, fire-tube and water tube boilers, pumps, valves steam traps, valve actuators and damper linkages and other associated equipment. Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Work Schedule: Shift Sunday - Saturday 7:00am - 7:00pm or 7:00pm - 7:00am Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not Applicable Position Description Title/PD#: Utility Systems Operator/PD10473A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background/security investigation Pre-employment physical required Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 12/03/2024. 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: Dexterity and Safety Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair Inspect 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. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: The USRO exerts considerable effort by walking, climbing stairs and ladders, and crawling in confined spaces. They may be required to work and exert force using hand or power tools with their arms overhead or in awkward positions. They may be required to carry objects of varying weights, sizes, and shapes. Lifting and carrying of items weighing up to 40 pounds on a frequent basis. Lifting and carrying of items in excess of 40 pounds on an infrequent, intermittent basis. They must have good eyesight with or without corrective lenses and not be color blind. Working Conditions: a) The working conditions require them to be exposed to temperature and weather extremes. Incumbent must stand, kneel, squat or bend for extended periods while working in damp, humid spaces. USRO will, at times, be required to wot in standing water. b) Their work requires them to be exposed to noise, gases, fumes, dust, grease, and vibration. At times, due to elements of their job their clothing is soiled beyond repair. c) There work at times requires them to perform miscellaneous functions that helps maintain a safe and efficient operation of both plants and comfortable environment for veterans. d) Their position requires rotating shifts, working holidays, working double shifts, working overtime, and subject to twenty-four-hour calls. Education Additional Information Receiving Service Credit or 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. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. 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. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process. 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. 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. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.