USA Staffing

Position Title: Boiler Plant Operator
Agency: United States Army Installation Management Command
Announcement Number: MCFU251443653906 Opens in new window
Open Period: Monday, January 20, 2025 to Tuesday, July 1, 2025

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1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.

This position has requirements which must be met prior to employment, and conditions for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, or possession of, these requirements and conditions.

1. Appointment to this position is subject to a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment. Are you willing to submit the proper documentation to have a background investigation completed?

A. Yes

B. No

2. This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health & ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position. Are you willing to submit to a pre-employment physical and willing to maintain a level of physical fitness to obtain and maintain employment as required?

A. Yes

B. No

3. The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles. Do you currently possess or are you willing and able to obtain and maintain a valid license to comply with the requirement?

A. Yes

B. No

4. Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights. Are you willing to serve a one year probationary period?

A. Yes

B. No

5. This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 5% of the time. Are you willing and able to travel away from your permanent duty station up to 5% of the time?

A. Yes

B. No

6. The employee may be required to work rotating shifts, to include nights, weekends and Holidays. Are you willing to meet this requirement.

A. Yes

B. No

7. The employee must possess and maintain a current License, or equivalent certificate to support operations of Boilers with a capacity of 300MBTU/HR. Are you willing to meet this requirement?

A. Yes

B. No

8. The employee must possess and maintain a current License, or equivalent certificate to support operations of Boilers with a capacity of 50MBTU/HR. Are you willing to meet this requirement?

A. Yes

B. No

Thank you for your interest in a Boiler Plant Operator position with the Department of the Army. We will evaluate your resume and your responses to this assessment questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire.

1. From the descriptions below, select the appropriate response based on your level of experience, education, and/or training, that you fully possess and that demonstrates your ability to perform Boiler Plant Operator duties at the WG-08 grade level without more than normal supervision.

A. I have the ability to perform the most difficult and complex Boiler Plant operations, maintenance and repairs. I am skilled in performing routine tasks associated with the boiler plant operator trade and working with the journey level Boiler Plant Operator as instructed. I can perform preventive maintenance and repairs on boilers, associated auxiliary equipment; and Assisting in maintaining and repairing high-temperature, high and low-pressure steam and hot water piping, flanges, valves, and related components such as pumps, pressure regulators, and air compressors. I am considered an expert and work with a high degree of independence.

B. I have the ability to perform the full range of Boiler Plant operations, maintenance and repairs. I am skilled in operating, maintaining and repairing single or multi fueled high pressure steam or high temperature hot water boiler plant and auxiliary equipment; performing preventative maintenance and repair on Boiler Plants and auxiliary equipment that produce steam and high temp hot water; I work on my own initiative under general supervision subject to occasional inspection.

C. I have the ability to perform the full range of Boiler Plant operations, maintenance and repairs. I can perform routine maintenance or repairs to auxiliary equipment e.g. lubricate moving parts, replace filters, replace or adjust drive belts; accurately record pertinent data such as, unusual conditions observed, safety shutdowns, repairs, or adjustments required or made. I work under close supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed.

D. I have the ability to perform common Boiler maintenance. I can perform routine maintenance or repairs to auxiliary equipment e.g. lubricate moving parts, replace filters, replace or adjust drive belts. I work under close supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed.

E. I have the ability to perform simple maintenance tasks; use basic hand tools; keep work areas clean and organized; follow written and oral instructions or I have received training in these areas.

F. I do not possess the abilities described above.

2. From the descriptions below, select the appropriate response based on your level of experience, education, and/or training, that you fully possess and that demonstrates your ability to perform Boiler Plant Operator duties at the WG-10 grade level without more than normal supervision.

A. I have the ability to perform the most difficult and complex Boiler Plant operations, maintenance and repairs. I am skilled in operating, maintaining and repairing single or multi fueled high pressure steam or high temperature hot water boiler plant and auxiliary equipment; performing systematic troubleshooting to find root cause of high pressure boiler plant failures to prevent downtime; utilizing Integrated Boiler Control Systems (ICS) to monitor various boiler parameters and diagnostics and to configure boiler controls. I am considered an expert and work with a high degree of independence.

B. I have the ability to perform the full range of Boiler Plant operations, maintenance and repairs. I am skilled in operating, maintaining and repairing single or multi fueled high pressure steam or high temperature hot water boiler plant and auxiliary equipment; performing preventative maintenance and repair on Boiler Plants and auxiliary equipment that produce steam and high temp hot water; performing external inspections and function tests of all boiler controls and boiler safety devices to determine they are properly operating. I work on my own initiative under general supervision subject to occasional inspection.

C. I have the ability to perform some tasks including operating and monitoring of high pressure Boiler Plants and auxiliary equipment. I can recognize and detect abnormal high pressure boiler plant and steam system operating conditions and take immediate actions to eliminate emergency situations and restore normal operating conditions; collect and test water samples and determine the amount and type of chemicals needed to control or meet various boiler chemistry parameters and achieve desired results. I work under supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who reviews my work for completion.

D. I have the ability to perform common Boiler maintenance. I can perform routine maintenance or repairs to auxiliary equipment e.g. lubricate moving parts, replace filters, replace or adjust drive belts; accurately record pertinent data such as, unusual conditions observed, safety shutdowns, repairs, or adjustments required or made. I work under close supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed.

E. I have the ability to perform simple maintenance tasks; use basic hand tools; keep work areas clean and organized; follow written and oral instructions or I have received training in these areas.

F. I do not possess the abilities described above.

This position has selective placement factor which must be met prior to employment and for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, or possession of, these requirements.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

3. The WG-08 Boiler Plant Operator position requires the incumbent to possess and maintain a Class III Operating Engineer Certificate or equivalent. The certified operator shall be limited to operation of boiler plants not exceeding an aggregate of 50MBTU/HR. Do you possess this certificate? If yes, you must attach a copy of the certificate with your resume package.

A. Yes

B. No

4. The WG-10 Boiler Plant Operator position requires the incumbent to possess and maintain a Class II Operating Engineer Certificate or equivalent. The certified operator shall be limited to operation of boiler plants not exceeding an aggregate of 300MBTU/HR. Do you possess this certificate? If yes, you must attach a copy of the certificate with your resume package.

A. Yes

B. No

5. Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.

A. Yes, I verify that all of my responses to this questionnaire are true and accurate. I accept that if my supporting documentation and/or later steps in the selection process do not support one or more of my responses to the questionnaire that my application may be rated lower and/or I may be removed from further consideration.

B. No. I do not accept this agreement and/or I no longer wish to be considered for this position.

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