Boiler Plant Equipment Mechanic

Summary

You will serve as a BOILER PLANT EQUIPMENT MECHANIC in the Public Works Directorate (PWD) Pennsylvania of NAVFAC ENGINEERING CMD MID-ATLANTIC.

Duties

• You will use meters gauges and computer generated data to determine adjustments or corrections necessary for proper boiler operations or changing load requirements.
• You will adjusts fuel feeds and volume and velocity of draft and other fire box variables to achieve maximum combustion efficiency with changing load demands.
• You will serve as operator-in-charge of the complete plant on second and third shift.
• You will monitor and tests the operation of power boiler systems to identify malfunctions and potential problems with equipment such as automatic controls valves piping pumps and related components.
• You will performs preventative and scheduled maintenance on plant systems and equipment including boiler feed pumps fuel oil pumps air compressors generators boiler fixtures combustion fans and water treatment equipment.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities visit
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD) the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born aftermust be registered for Selective Service.
• This is a Mission Essential position. You will be required to ensure organization or facility continuity of operations and/or completion of tasks that are considered essential to the mission designated by a local or command decision.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final SECRET security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets gloves coveralls glasses goggles respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States drivers license.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.

Qualifications

This position includes a Selective Placement Factor: Candidates must possess: Incumbent is required as a minimum to possess a valid fourth-class operator license using the National Association of Power Engineers criteria or its equivalent. This experience must be demonstrated in the resume.

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 job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: 1) Understanding of all phases of power boiler operations including water treatment fuel systems steam generation and pollution control; 2) Understanding of combustion and heat transfer theories water treatment procedures and the entire steam distribution system; 3) Understanding of routine maintenance and operational repairs; 4) Understanding of installing maintaining and repairing a variety of complex steam and hot water equipment; 5) Understanding of mechanical electromechanical and pneumatic principles along with a working knowledge of electronics; and 6) Understanding of troubleshooting repairing and replacing defective components using specialized test equipment to identify issues.

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: 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.

Additional information

This position will be transferring to CNIC.

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.

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.

May frequently lift and carry tools and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally items weighing more with assistance of material lifting devices or other workers.

May be exposed to the potential for burns electrical shocks cuts strains bruises and chemical irritations.

May work in tiring or uncomfortable positions for long periods.

May occasionally work from scaffolds and platforms and may perform strenuous work while standing sitting or lying.

During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled job requirements (e.g. security clearance travel drug testing financial disclosure filing bargaining unit status etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

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: applicants will be placed at the FPL if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.

ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application:1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position grade level and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge skills abilities and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.