Air Cond Equip Operator

Summary

Assigned to the Engineering Service at the Atlanta VA Medical Center which is located in Atlanta. Serves as a journeyman Air Conditioning Equipment Operator performing tasks involved in the operation and maintenance of heating and cooling plant equipment serving a large medical center.

NOTE: Required to provide a copy of a current EPA Universal Certification if referred for interview.

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Overview

• Accepting applications

• Open & closing dates

03/22/2024 to 04/01/2024

This job will close when we have received 50 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more

• Salary

$33.41 - $38.97 per hour

• Pay scale & grade

WG 10

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Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

• Atlanta, GA

• Remote job

No

• Telework eligible

No

• Travel Required

Not required

• Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

• Appointment type

Permanent -

• Work schedule

Full-time -

• Service

Competitive

• Promotion potential

10

• Job family (Series)

5415 Air Conditioning Equipment Operating

• Supervisory status

No

• Security clearance

Other

• Drug test

No

• Position sensitivity and risk

Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

• Trust determination process

Suitability/Fitness

• Announcement number

CBTB-12355792-24-JIK

• Control number

783042100

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This job is open to

• The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

ALL US CITIZENS DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (COVID-19 - VA 005) in-accordance with 5 U.S.C. 3304(a)(3) and 5 CFR 337.205(b)(1)-(4).

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Duties

Major Duties-

Operates and does minor repairs on three gas/oil fired steam boilers, three boiler feedwater pumps, two condensate transfer pumps and associated equipment.

Operates and does minor repairs on centrifugal water chillers, induced draft cooling towers, chilled water pumps, condenser water pumps, and associated equipment. Starts, stops and regulates the chillers, boilers, and associated equipment as load demands.

• Operates and performs minor repairs and adjustments on the medical center's centralized energy management system computer and field components. The computer system controls all functions of the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and smoke control systems.

• Hourly records readings from instruments located on and/or adjacent to boilers and chillers. Some readings are used in the computation of make-up water, tonnage and steam flow; others used to recognize potential or current equipment problems

.- When he/she is assigned to the cooling plant, with two operators on duty, incumbent will respond to station trouble calls. Evaluates the problem and repair if ability and allotted time permits. If unable to repair, places telephone calls to appropriate trade mechanic and/or management officials

.- Daily analyzes and records results of tests on water samples and chemically treats boiler, chilled, and condenser water systems to maintain proper treatment levels

.- Performs routine scheduled preventative maintenance and maintains records of scheduled operations. The incumbent assists mechanics in the major repair of equipment or in the off-season overhaul or maintenance of equipment

.- Performs minor repairs, such as replacing mechanical seals, bearings, valves, pipe fittings, and motors. Repairing insulation, repacking valves and piping is also required

.- Monitors and communicates with appropriate persons per medical center policy concerning station fire alarms, disaster notification and medical gas alarm systems.

• Performs monthly and annual boiler safety device testing as required by VHA Directive 2003-050. Testing procedures are in accordance with VHA Boiler Plant Safety Devices Testing Manual. These procedures require knowledge above are beyond normal plant operating practices

.- Performs other duties as assigned as they relate to the overall mission of the service and the work of the station.

NOTE: Required to provide a copy of a current EPA Universal Certification if referred for interview.

Work Schedule:8am-4pm

Position Description Title/PD#: Air Cond Equip Operator/PD04290A

Physical Requirements: Regular walking tours of the plant to conduct inspections of equipment which include some lifting, kneeling, standing, climbing and stooping. Repairs occasionally require working in awkward and cramped positions and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Working Conditions: Most work is done inside with occasional exposure to surrounding temperature in access of 100 degrees Fahrenheit, chemicals used in water treatment, steam in excess of 300 degrees Fahrenheit and loud noise. The use of protective clothing or gear, such as rubber aprons, hard-toed boots, hearing protection, safety goggles, gloves or face shields, are required.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job

• All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.

• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required

• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

• Must be proficient in written and spoken English

• You may be required to serve a probationary period

• Pre-employment physical required

• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

• Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Personnel

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.

SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements:

• Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair

• Interpret Instructions, Specifications (mobile equipment operations)

• Measurement and Layout

• Operation of Equipment/Machinery

• Troubleshooting (Electronic Equipment)

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; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

Additional information

The following will be communicated to applicants for VA employment in a testing designated position and will also be included in all VA vacancy announcements for such positions: All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drugs use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.

The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at https://www.opm.gov/.

Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Applicants will be referred in the order in which they were received.