To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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As part of the official duties of this position, the incumbent is required to operate a Government vehicle. As such, applicants are required to have a valid State-issued Driver's License prior to the closing date of the job announcement.
Please note: you will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record. You must also submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you.
Please chose the best response option regarding your license status.
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A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions can affect your rating.
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This vacancy has both required occupancy positions (where the selectee would be required to live in park housing) and non-required occupancy.
Please choose which position(s) you would like to be considered for. You may choose more than one option.
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Assessment 1
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Thank you for your interest in the Maintenance Mechanic WG-4749-10 position. Your responses to this questionnaire in conjunction with other portions of your completed application will be evaluated to determine your qualifications. Please carefully read the instructions before submitting your responses. The resume or application materials you submit must support the answers you provide on the questionnaire. If they do not, you may be found not qualified, or you may be placed in a lower quality category.
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ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF A MAINTENANCE MECHANIC, WG-4749-10 WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION
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From the descriptions below select the one response that best describes how your experience meets the ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision for the Maintenance Mechanic, WG-4749-10 position. Experience must be demonstrated in at least two of the following trades: Masonry, Electrical, Plumbing, Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic, Utilities Systems Repair-Operator and Engineering Equipment Operator.
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KNOWLEDGE OF EQUIPMENT ASSEMBLY, INSTALLATION REPAIR, ETC.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Perform repairs and maintenance including troubleshooting various types of equipment.
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Install, modify, repair, and test systems and equipment with little supervision.
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Advise management, engineering personnel and contractors on practical trade aspects of the maintenance work.
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TECHNICAL PRACTICES (THEORETICAL, PRECISE, AND ARTISTIC)
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Electrical
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Correct and safe operation of transformers, vacuum breakers, and automatic switch gear used in power production.
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Determine size, type and arrangement of raceways, conductors, and cables to meet NEC, NFPA and other applicable codes in residential and commercial installations for the safe operation of electrical systems, circuits and equipment.
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Plumbing
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Install, modify, and repair new and existing utility, supply, and disposal systems and equipment such as sewer, water, and gas distribution systems.
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Install, modify, and repair plumbing fixtures including bathtubs, showers, wall and floor mounted toilets, urinals, sinks, water fountains, and associated hardware.
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Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Install, troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on heating and cooling systems, including low-pressure hot water systems.
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Perform regular preventative maintenance on HVAC systems, including low pressure boilers, troubleshooting deficiencies.
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Use of Measuring Instruments
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Perform electrical testing of motors and other components checking continuity, ohms resistance, voltage and amperage using multimeters, meggers and continuity testers.
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Use more complex test equipment and measuring devices such as flow meters, hydrostatic testers and vibration analyzers.
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Correct and safe operation of multimeters, locators, circuit identifiers, analyzers, meggers, phase rotation meters, and gas monitors.
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ABILITY TO USE AND MAINTAIN TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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14.
Plan and schedule the sequence of work priorities to ensure that the necessary tools, materials and equipment are ready and available for use in performing assigned duties.
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Use chemicals and lab equipment such as ethylometers, colorimeters, turbidimeters, field and desktop PH meters, and Dissolved Oxygen probes to perform laboratory tests. Lab tests include temperature, PH, turbidity, alkalinity, hardness, and jar testing. Report results of tests on daily and monthly computerized log sheets in order to assure regulatory compliance, evaluate plant or system efficiency and for process control and accurate recordkeeping.
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Use and maintain tape measures, squares, rules, levels, and chalk lines
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Use and maintain the full range of hand and power masonry tools to include: brick or napping hammers, brick/tile or skill saws, axes, picks, hand sledges, chisels, hand and power trowels, pointing tools, rulers, gauge lines, spirit levels, plumb bobs, jack-hammers, hand hammers, hand saws, crowbars, etc.
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ABILITY TO INTERPRET INSTRUCTIONS, SPECIFICATIONS, ETC.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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18.
Read blueprints, engineering drawings, logic diagrams, mechanical drawings, and technical manuals necessary to install, troubleshoot, and repair building and utility related equipment and systems.
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Keep accurate and timely maintenance logs and assist in composing and developing schematics, drawings and routine maintenance procedures for use by others in performing scheduled maintenance and minor troubleshooting of specific needed systems.
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Interpret building codes (i.e., Uniform Building Code, Uniform Mechanical Code, OSHA standards).
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Knowledge of Materials
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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21.
Install, repair, and operate Gas, Propane, and Diesel-powered generators up to 500 KW, used to provide permanent, temporary and backup power supplies.
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Determine type, size, and gauge of wiring necessary for each job based on the type of environmental exposure of the power requirements involved.
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Work with and care for common power and hand tools as well as work with the materials associated with the trades (Masonry, Electrical, Plumbing, Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic, Utilities Systems Repair-Operator and Engineering Equipment Operator).
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