- Position Title
- Stationary Engineer
- Agency
- Government Publishing Office
- Announcement Number
- 25-12728725-DE-CM Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, April 25, 2025 to Thursday, May 8, 2025
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions AND you:
• have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more?; OR,
• are retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. You must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
• have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more?; OR,
• are retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. You must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
3.
This position is open to All U.S. Citizens (Competitive). When a job opportunity announcement is open to "All U.S. Citizens", it means that anyone with U.S. Citizenship may apply. Job seekers may use the Self-Check through E-Verify https://www.uscis.gov to verify citizenship, if available in their state of residence.
Please note that Status candidates, Status (Merit Promotion), may also elect to be considered under "All U.S. Citizens (Competitive)".
Are you a U.S. Citizen?
Please note that Status candidates, Status (Merit Promotion), may also elect to be considered under "All U.S. Citizens (Competitive)".
Are you a U.S. Citizen?
4.
Are you applying based upon the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) to Hire Heroes Act of 2011?
Many service members begin their civilian job search prior to being released from Active Duty service, and may not have a DD-214 form to submit along with their resume. VOW allows certain Active Duty service members to be treated as preference eligibles in the competitive or excepted service, even though the service member has not been discharged or released from Active Duty. Under the VOW Act, tentative preference will be granted to a active duty service member who meets the following:Submit a certification (in lieu of a DD-214 form) along with their job application materials. (Agencies will verify the individual meets the definition of 'preference eligible' under 5.U.S.C. 2108 prior to appointment).
A "certification" is any written document from the Armed Forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from Active Duty service in the Armed Forces within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant.
The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the Character of Service.Note: If the certification has expired; you must provide documentation (e.g., a copy of the DD form 214) that demonstrates the service member is a preference eligible per 5 U.S.C. 2108, in your application package before veterans' preference can be awarded.
To Learn more about VOW, please go to: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-employment-initiative/vet-guide
Many service members begin their civilian job search prior to being released from Active Duty service, and may not have a DD-214 form to submit along with their resume. VOW allows certain Active Duty service members to be treated as preference eligibles in the competitive or excepted service, even though the service member has not been discharged or released from Active Duty. Under the VOW Act, tentative preference will be granted to a active duty service member who meets the following:Submit a certification (in lieu of a DD-214 form) along with their job application materials. (Agencies will verify the individual meets the definition of 'preference eligible' under 5.U.S.C. 2108 prior to appointment).
A "certification" is any written document from the Armed Forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from Active Duty service in the Armed Forces within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant.
The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the Character of Service.Note: If the certification has expired; you must provide documentation (e.g., a copy of the DD form 214) that demonstrates the service member is a preference eligible per 5 U.S.C. 2108, in your application package before veterans' preference can be awarded.
To Learn more about VOW, please go to: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-employment-initiative/vet-guide
Preferences
Employment of Relatives
Section 3110 of Title 5, U.S. Code, prohibits a Federal official from appointing, promoting, or advocating the appointment or promotion of a relative in the agency where the official is serving or exercises jurisdiction. In addition, Section 2302(b)(7) of Title 5, U.S. Code, makes it a "prohibited personnel practice" for a person in authority to "appoint, employ, promote, advance, or advocate for the appointment, employment, promotion, or advancement of a relative.
Please respond to the following questions below:
Section 3110 of Title 5, U.S. Code, prohibits a Federal official from appointing, promoting, or advocating the appointment or promotion of a relative in the agency where the official is serving or exercises jurisdiction. In addition, Section 2302(b)(7) of Title 5, U.S. Code, makes it a "prohibited personnel practice" for a person in authority to "appoint, employ, promote, advance, or advocate for the appointment, employment, promotion, or advancement of a relative.
Please respond to the following questions below:
1.
Do you have any relatives working for the Agency for which you are applying?
2.
- If you answered yes to the previous question, please provide the name, relationship, organization employed within, and location if known.
- If you did not answer yes to the previous questions, please state not applicable (N/A) in the text box.
3.
If you are a male at least 18 years of age, born after December 31, 1959, have you registered with the Selective Service System (select "Not applicable" if this question does not apply to you)?
If you are a male at least 18 years of age, born after December 31, 1959, have you registered with the Selective Service System (select "Not applicable" if this question does not apply to you)?
4.
If you are a Federal employee, under what type of appointment are you currently serving?
5.
If you are, or ever were a Federal civilian employee, indicate the pay plan of the highest graded position you have ever held.
6.
If you are, or ever were a Federal civilian employee, indicate the grade level or pay band of the highest graded position you have ever held.
7.
Are you a retiree receiving a Federal annuity, either military or civilian?
Note: If you are an annuitant, your salary or annuity may be reduced upon employment.
Note: If you are an annuitant, your salary or annuity may be reduced upon employment.
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.
8.
This position requires that the applicant submit to a Background Investigation for Suitability. Are you willing to submit to a Background Investigation for Suitability?
9.
This position requires you to successfully pass pre-employment prior to appointment. Are you willing undergo the pre-employment process prior to appointment?
10.
Resume Reminder- Your resume must include the following information for each job listed:
Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
Have you included all of the above information in your resume
- 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
Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
Have you included all of the above information in your resume
Assessment 1
Thank You for your interest in the Stationary Engineer, KE-5419-00 position located at the US Government Publishing Office(GPO), Agency Support Operations Division Facilities Management Branch. You will be evaluated on your responses to the assessment questionnaire, then we will compare your responses against your resume and supporting documentation. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. Please Note: Your resume MUST clearly identify the dates that support this experience (month/year), as well as the number of hours per week for each position."
1.
This position requires possession of a Universal type Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) Recovery Certification for HVAC standard Electrical Power Controlling 5407, Air conditioning Equipment Operating 5415.
Do you possess a universal type CFC Recovery Certification? (SCREEN OUT)
Do you possess a universal type CFC Recovery Certification? (SCREEN OUT)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
2.
This position requires possession of Valid US Driver's license.
Do you possess a valid state driver license which is mandatory for entry of this position? (SCREEN OUT)
Do you possess a valid state driver license which is mandatory for entry of this position? (SCREEN OUT)
3.
Applicants must meet the following Screen-Out element, JOB ELEMENT #1 to be considered for this position. Ability to do the work of a Stationary Engineer without more than normal supervision. Applicants must have experience and/or training of sufficient scope and quality to independently perform the duties typically required at this level. These duties require skill in making air conditioning, refrigeration, ventilation, heating repairs, as well as having knowledge of high-tension electrical switchgear operations.
For each task in the following group, choose the one statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training related to the work of the position of Stationary Engineer. Please select only one letter for each item.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Check batteries using hydrometer; load banks and voltmeter to determine condition of
5.
Operate 13,200-volt alternating current (A.C.) switchgear for ten secondary switchboards and related feeders
and transformers.
and transformers.
6.
Perform switching procedures on, and operate, 240 volts D.C. current rectifiers.
7.
Operate industrial trucks to move equipment and supplies.
8.
Operate/ service, clean, and adjust stationary industrial systems equipment (i.e. 5,400
tons of refrigeration, compressed air systems, fire/water pumps, emergency generator,
water heating systems, steam reducing stations, etc.).
tons of refrigeration, compressed air systems, fire/water pumps, emergency generator,
water heating systems, steam reducing stations, etc.).
9.
Install, design, and service pneumatic and/or electrical control systems for ventilating,
heating, and cooling.
heating, and cooling.
10.
Operate hydrometer and/or voltmeter to check and repair batteries.
11.
Clean and repair batteries, cables, and charging connectors.
12.
Ensure that proper work methods are followed, and quality standards and deadlines are
13.
Assist workers with interpreting specifications, instructions, policies, or directives.
14.
Monitor alarms and determine response to power outages both scheduled and nonscheduled.
15.
Monitor and inspect equipment, computer terminals, switches, valves, gauges, alarms,
safety devices, and meters to ensure efficient/safe operation.
safety devices, and meters to ensure efficient/safe operation.
16.
Adjust plans for late arrival of materials.
17.
Report status and progress of work to the supervisor.
18.
Set an example for journey person crew by displaying good morale.
19.
Inform supervisor of problems when solutions lay outside of authority.
20.
Instruct and guide workers throughout work assignments.
21.
Maintain logs and records (i.e. test results, instrument readings, etc.)
22.
Receive service request and coordinate responses.