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-S24Y-12388802-RG * Control number 789974400 Help This job is open to * Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.

* The public U.S.

Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency US Citizens and Nationals; no prior Federal experience is required.

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 E-Verify at * 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.

* This position is being concurrently announced under Merit Promotion Announcement Number ARS-M24Y-12388801-RG.

Current or former Federal employees or other eligible applicants may apply to both announcements to expand all 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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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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How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Applications will be evaluated in accordance with Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) Delegated Examining Procedures and USDA policy using category rating.

Applicants who meet basic minimum qualifications will be placed in one of three categories: Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified.

Within these categories, applicants eligible for veteran's preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans.

Category placement will be determined based on applicants' quality of experience and the extent they possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA) or competencies: * 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.

Those determined to be in the best qualified category will be referred to the selecting official for consideration.

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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The application form link below will only provide a preview and does not initiate the application process.

To initiate the online application process, click the "Apply" button to the right.

To view the application form, visit: * Benefits Help A career with the U.S.

government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.

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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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

* 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.

The following documents are required for your applicant package to be complete.

Our office cannot be responsible for incompatible software, your system failure, etc.

Encrypted documents will not be accepted.

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.

* If claiming veteran's preference, you must submit a DD214, Certificate of Release from Active Duty, which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions.

If currently on active duty you must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active duty service under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted.

Veteran's preference must be verified prior to appointment.

Without this documentation, you will not receive veteran's preference and your application will be evaluated based on the material(s) submitted.

* If claiming 10-point veteran's preference you must provide the DD214 or certification requirements (see above bullet), plus the proof of entitlement of this preference as listed on the SF-15 Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference.

The SF-15 should be included but is not required.

Failure to submit these documents could result in the determination that there is insufficient documentation to support your claim for 10-point preference.

For more information on veterans' preference visit FEDSHIREVETS * Surplus or displaced employees eligible for CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP priority must provide: proof of eligibility (RIF separation notice, notice of proposed removal for declining a transfer of function or directed reassignment to another commuting area, notice of disability annuity termination), SF-50 documenting separation (as applicable), and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with your application per 5 CFR 330.

* How to Apply Please read the entire announcement and all instructions before you begin.

You must complete this application process and submit all required documents electronically by 11:59p.m.

Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.

Applying online is highly encouraged.

We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00a.m.

- 4:00p.m., Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, contact the Agency