- Position Title
- Utility Systems Repairer-Operator
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CBSV-12701851-25-MND Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, February 25, 2025 to Thursday, May 15, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
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.
- 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,
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
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.
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of Veterans Affairs? If yes, confirm:
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.
- 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.
Preferences
1.
Which of the following items describes your current or recent (within the last five years) political appointee service?
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
Your resume must be submitted in English and include the following information for each job listed:
- Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible)
- Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
- Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held
- Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail.
By submitting your application, you are certifying, to the best of your knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by you with your application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that you have truthfully and accurately represented your work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). The information you provide as part of your application may be investigated. You are also certifying, and acknowledging, that misrepresenting your experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in, or with your application, may affect your eligibility for appointment and/or continued employment. False or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).
2.
I authorize my application information being shared with hiring managers for similar positions. I understand this option may not result in further consideration for additional positions nor will it impact my application for this announcement.
3.
Are you willing to accept the working conditions as indicated in the announcement?
4.
Are you willing to accept the conditions of employment as indicated in the announcement?
5.
Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment physical?
6.
A current, valid state-issued Driver's License is required for this position. NOTE: We cannot accept photographs, therefore; please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. If an interview is requested, you will be required to provide a copy of your current, valid state-issued Driver's License.
Do you possess a current and valid state-issued driver's license?
Do you possess a current and valid state-issued driver's license?
7.
Please provide your driver's license number, issuing state and expiration date. Reminder - Do not include a copy of your license; if referred for interview it may be requested at that time.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in Utility Systems-Repairer Operator position with the Veterans Health Administration.
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 Utility Systems-Repairer Operator WG-4742-10 duties.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Operates manual and automatic control instruments.
3.
Interprets flow meter/chart readings and makes system operation determinations.
4.
Fires up or takes boilers offline.
5.
Activates pressure reducing valves, starts/stops water pumps.
6.
Ensures proper operation of heat recovery system.
7.
Accomplishes system/equipment repairs or adjustments.
8.
Dismantles/cleans/repacks valves, pistons, and/or seals.
9.
Repairs/replaces water regulators, boosters, generators.
10.
Uses varied hand and power tools in maintaining systems/equipment and making minor repairs or adjustments.
11.
Skill and ability to accomplish system/equipment repairs and/or adjustments.
12.
Responsible for planning and proper layout of work; planning work sequences, selecting tools/materials or equipment, determining work methods/techniques, and accomplishing in accordance with trade practices.
13.
Collects/draws boiler, condensate, feed, and soft water samples and conducts water tests; analyzes results determining acidity, causticity, and alkalinity by using prescribed reagents, color slides, or other standards. Calculates treatment requirements, making determination of required chemicals.
14.
Monitors decentralized boilers for alarm conditions on the direct digital controls (DDC) system workstation.
15.
Transports tools, equipment, and/or materials to work areas. Keeps work areas in a clean and orderly manner; removes and disposes of waste, debris, and excess materials.
16.
Responsible for developing a good working knowledge of the Department of Veterans Affairs boiler safety directive 1810 and other applicable VA policies and procedures.
17.
Uses proper materials and to have the knowledge of various codes or procedures to complete the jobs in order to layout a job.
18.
Maintains constant observation of gauge glasses, water columns, signals, indicators, flow meters, and/or charts in determining steam evaporation, and excessive steam production; interprets flow meter/chart readings and makes system operation determinations.
19.
Uses equipment instruction sheets, blueprints, drawings, and oral or written instructions. Performs work using tools of the general mechanic trade, pipe wrenches, gas welding torches, grinders, drill presses, small hand tools, and electrical diagnostic meters.
20.
Skill to read and interpret results of devices such as gauges and meters.
21.
After completion of installation, modifications, or repairs, shall test system or equipment for leaks, proper pressures, and operation.
22.
Responsible for planning and proper layout of work; planning work sequences, selecting tools/materials or equipment, determining work methods/techniques, and accomplishing in accordance with trade practices.
23.
Performs operator-level preventive and corrective maintenance on boilers, pumps, steam traps, valves, and other associated equipment.
24.
Working knowledge of how various high temperature/pressure piping systems and equipment are installed and operate.
25.
After completion of installation, modifications, or repairs, shall test system or equipment for leaks, proper pressures, and operation.
26.
Performs major and minor repairs to equipment and operate in accordance with VA regulations and directives, ASME boiler and pressure vessel codes, ASHRAE standards, facility policies, and good engineering practice.