Boiler Plant Equipment Mechanic

Summary This position is located in the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC), Facilities Division/Utilities Management Unit (UMU), located in Beltsville, MD.

In this position, you will maintain, operate, inspect, repair, and complete other jobs for 70 buildings housing multiple steam boilers, water boilers, hot air furnaces, and associated equipment.

Learn more about this agency Help Overview * Accepting applications * Open & closing dates 05/06/2024 to 05/20/2024 * Salary $33.61 - $39.26 per hour * Pay scale & grade WG 10 * Help Location 1 vacancy in the following location: * Beltsville, MD * Remote job No * Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy.

* Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

* Relocation expenses reimbursed No * Appointment type Permanent - * Work schedule Full-time - * Service Competitive * Promotion potential None * Job family (Series) 5309 Heating & Boiler Plant Equipment Mechanic * Supervisory status No * Security clearance Other * Drug test No * Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk * Trust determination process Suitability/Fitness * Announcement number ARS-M24Y-12388801-RG * Control number 789974100 Help This job is open to * Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.

* Federal employees - Competitive service Current or former competitive service federal employees.

* Individuals with disabilities * Land & base management Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.

* Military spouses * Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista * Special authorities Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.

* Veterans Clarification from the agency Current permanent federal employees with competitive status, Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act, CTAP/RPL/ICTAP and VEOA eligibles, Farm Service Agency permanent county employees, 30 percent or More Disabled Veterans, Certain Former Overseas and Foreign Service Employees, Military Spouses, Interchange Agreement and Other Miscellaneous Authorities, People with Disabilities, Peace Corps and VISTA, Reinstatement, and VRA eligible candidates.

Videos Help Duties * Maintain two second grade power plants, as well as six third grade or lower plants ranging from 499 horsepower to 30 horsepower.

* Monitor, adjust, and control all phases of boiler plant operations.

* Run tests on boiler water and determine amounts of treatment to be injected to keep within predetermined limits.

* Train operators and/or lower graded workers in specific methods of operation, repair, and maintenance.

* Inspect boilers, auxiliary equipment, and steam lines for operation and preventive maintenance purposes.

* Record readings of electrical and fuel meters and weather charts, as required, during the shift.

* Overhaul and repair boilers and boiler plant equipment.

Help Requirements Conditions of Employment * You must be a US Citizen or US National.

* Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.

* Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.

* Successful completion of one year probationary period, unless previously served.

* Direct Deposit - Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.

* Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.

To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit * Must possess and maintain a valid, State-issued motor vehicle operator's license to operate Government-owned vehicles.

* Must be qualified as a Grade 3 Stationary Engineer License by the State of Maryland, Department of Licensing and Regulation, Board of Examining Engineers.

* Must be able to obtain a Grade 2 Stationary Engineer License by the State of Maryland, Department of Licensing and Regulation, Board of Examining Engineers, within the first year of employment.

* Incumbent will work a standard tour of duty, Monday through Friday 0700-4:30 pm and/or alternative work schedules because of extended coverage needed for certain conditions such as mission requirements, etc.

* May be required to work weekends, evenings, holidays, or after hours, as necessary.

* This is an emergency position; incumbent is required to report for duty during emergencies, critical periods, or during times when the Government is closed due to inclement weather or budget cut-off.

* Safety and Health - The incumbent performs duties in a supportive manner of a safe and healthy work environment and uses appropriate ergonomic principles for healthy office work.

Qualifications In order to qualify for this position you must meet the following by the closing date of the vacancy announcement: 05/20/2024.

Qualifications will be determined under the Job Element Rating System X-118C, Qualifications Standard Handbook.

While a specific length of time and experience is not required for most Wage Grade positions, you must show through experience and training that you possess the best qualified level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of this position.

Qualification requirements emphasize the quality of experience, not necessarily the length.

The responses to the questionnaire and your resume should be in significant detail to provide the person rating your application with a good understanding of your ability to do the job, technical knowledge, work, and training experience, etc.

(For example You must have the ability to perform the duties of a Boiler Plant Equipment Mechanic, without more than normal supervision (Screen Out)). Applicants who do not meet the SCREEN OUT ELEMENT will not be given further consideration.

Selective Placement Factor(s): In addition to the experience requirement above, this position has a selective placement factor (SPF). Selective Placement Factors are special requirements, in addition to the minimum requirements, that are essential in successfully performing the duties of this job.

If SPF experience is not documented in your resume, you will not receive further consideration under this announcement.

* Motor Vehicle Driver's License.

* Qualified Grade 3 Stationary Engineer License by state of MD, Dept.

of Licensing and Regulation, Board of Examining Engineers.

* Grade 2 Stationary Engineer License (person must have Grade 3 license to be eligible to obtain Grade 2 within first year) by state of MD, Dept.

of Licensing and Regulation, Board of Examining Engineers, must obtain within first year of employment.

Physical Effort Work requires close hand and eye coordination, active walking, prolonged periods of standing on concrete flooring, climbing, bending, reaching, high noise areas, and working in confined spaces or crowded areas.

The incumbent may be required to lift equipment or material weighing up to 75 lb.

Working Conditions The incumbent will normally perform the duties inside heated facilities, but may be required to work on facility structures and grounds during inclement weather.

Work in areas where equipment is in continual operation, noise levels are abnormal and prevail.

Subject to infection, mechanical injury, gas, cuts, bruises, dirt, steam, and grease.

Incumbent is also subject to toxic fumes from welding, soldering and sparks and danger from flying chips when using power and hand tools.

Subject to falls while working on ladders, scaffolds, and roofs of facility buildings.

Restrictions of facial hair may be imposed by the supervisor for proper use of personnel protective equipment.

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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education This position does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information * Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL), or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP eligible.

To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL/ICTAP candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors.

CTAP/ICTAP candidates must be rated and determined to be well qualified (or above) based on an evaluation of the competencies listed in the How You Will Be Evaluated section.

When assessed through a score-based category rating method, CTAP/ICTAP applicants must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100.

* Veterans who are preference eligible or who have been separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after three years or more of continuous active service are eligible for consideration under the Veteran's Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA). * Farm Service Agency (FSA) County Employees: Permanent County employees without prior Federal tenure who are selected for a Civil Service position under Public Law 105-277 will be given a career-conditional appointment and must serve a 1-year probationary period.

* For more information on applying under special hiring authorities such as the Veteran's Recruitment Act (VRA), 30 percent disabled veterans, certain military spouses, Schedule A Disabled, etc., explore the different Hiring Paths on the USAJOBS website.

* Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) provides current or former temporary or term employees of federal land management agencies opportunity to compete for permanent competitive service positions.

Individuals must have more than 24 months of service without a break between appointments of two or more years.

Service must be in the competitive service and have been at a successful level of performance or better.

Refer to PUBLIC LAW 114-47-AUG.

7, 2015 for more information.

* This position is being concurrently announced under Delegated Examining Announcement Number ARS-S24Y-12388802-RG.

This announcement is open to all qualified candidates.

Applying to both announcements may expand the possibilities of consideration since different referral criteria apply to each type of announcement.

See the above announcement for more information.

* Recruitment or Relocation Incentive may be authorized.

Final determination to pay an incentive will be made by the hiring official at time of job offer.

* Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid by the Department of Agriculture.

Any travel, transportation and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the responsibility of the selected employee.

* This position may be eligible to telework up to four days per week, based upon the duties of the position.

This position may also be eligible for flexible work arrangements as determined by agency policy and any applicable collective bargaining agreements.

* This position is designated as a bargaining unit position and is represented by the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE). Read more * Benefits Help A career with the U.S.

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How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated based on your qualifications for this position as evidenced by the experience, education, and training you described in your application package, as well as the responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine the degree to which you possess the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies listed below: * Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision * Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc.

(includes blueprinting reading) * Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment * Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.

* Knowledge of Materials * Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) * Trouble shooting (Electronic Equipment) Your application, including the online Assessment Questionnaire, will be reviewed to determine if you meet (a) minimum qualification requirements and (b) the resume supports the answers provided to the job-specific questions.

Your resume must clearly support your responses to all the questions addressing experience and education relevant to this position.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are determined to be among the best qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration.

Noncompetitive candidates and applicants under some special hiring authorities need only meet minimum qualifications to be referred.

Note: If after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may be found ineligible.

Please follow all instructions carefully.

Errors or omissions may affect your rating.

Providing inaccurate information on Federal documents could be grounds for non-selection or disciplinary action up to including removal from the Federal service.

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As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

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* Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits.

Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee.

You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

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Failure to submit required, legible documents may result in loss of consideration.

* Resume that includes: 1) personal information such as name, address, contact information; 2) education; 3) detailed work experience related to this position as described in the major duties including work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment; title, series, grade (if applicable); 4) other qualifications.

* Current and former Federal employees: * Most recent non-award