Boiler Plant Operator.

Duties

Execute decisions when the supervisor is not on duty and is the operator in charge of the plant.
Perform boiler plant equipment mechanic duties.
Operate the large central boiler plant for the organization.
Receive after-hours emergency trouble calls relating to areas such as a variety of trades and crafts in order to take appropriate action.
Determine when adjustment of complex controls /auxiliary equipment is necessary.
Notify the supervisor in the event of a serious malfunction of equipment.

Requirements

• Conditions of employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This "Emergency-Essential" position (AR 690-11) requires you to continue working during a crisis or wartime to support combat operations.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
• Employee shifts are rotated on a regularly scheduled basis.
• This position requires the employee to use personal protective equipment provided by the employer.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
• 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 and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• This position has been designated "Mission Essential."
• You are required to report to or remain at work during severe weather or other emergencies to support critical operations and ensure core functions continue uninterrupted.
• 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 11. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Who May Apply: US Citizens
• Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social).
• You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.
• Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Boiler Plant Operator ~ without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common Boiler Plant Operator tasks. I can operate boiler plants operations process such as water treatment, fuel systems, steam generation, and pollution control; responds to emergency calls in order to execute the proper action; monitor a control system to include interpreting codes to determine correct course of action. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.
• In addition to the Screen Out Element, you must also meet the Selective Placement Factor (listed below): Incumbent must possess prior to appointment (and be willing to maintain) a current Grade 1 Stationary Engineers License issued by the State of Maryland. (NOTE: Must submit a copy of the Grade 1 Stationary Engineers license with your application package. Applicants will need to submit a copy of their licenses along with the application. Failure to attach license will result in an ineligible rating).
• Physical Effort: Occasionally may work in awkward or cramped positions when making minor repairs. Frequent walking, standing, and climbing is required when checking equipment. The use of ladders is required. Boiler plant operators frequently work in confined areas in and around boilers and supporting equipment (i.e., auxiliary and pollution control equipment). The work required moderate to strenuous effort and long periods of walking, standing, climbing, bending, and crouching. Workers frequently lift and carry boiler parts and chemical supplies weighing up to 50 pounds (23 kilograms) unassisted, and occasionally items weighing over 50 pounds (23 kilograms)with assistance from other workers or with the use of weight handling equipment.
• Working Conditions: Boiler plant workers work indoors and occasionally work outside for short periods where they are subject to prevailing weather conditions. Incumbent is subjected to high temperatures from boilers, hazard from possible boiler explosions, toxic fumes, high noise level, scalding, minor cuts and bruises. Various protective devices such as safety shoes, gloves, respirators, safety glasses, and coveralls are provided, when job requires, to minimize these conditions. Operator being exposed to high noise levels, use either ear plugs or ear muffs to minimize noise exposure. In addition, they work on catwalks and ladders where there is the potential to fall.