Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic Leader

Summary

This position is located within the Facilities Management Service, Operations, in the Energy Section. The incumbent is responsible for the unique requirements of the medical center for the continued supply, 24/7 of vital utilities including, medical gasses, heat, air-conditioning and water. The incumbent leads a staff of five (5) WG-10 AC Mechanics, and six (6) WG-10 Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanics.

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Overview

• Accepting applications

• Open & closing dates

04/15/2024 to 05/03/2024

• Salary

$40.25 - $46.96 per hour

• Pay scale & grade

WL 10

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Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

• Portland, OR 1 vacancy

• 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

None

• Job family (Series)

5306 Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic

• 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

CBSV-12387211-24-PAM

• Control number

786747500

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This job is open to

• Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.

• 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 (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation.

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Duties

The incumbent must have the ability to install, program and maintain the Direct Digital Control (DDC) system of the Medical Center. This position supports the medical centers project team by installing DDC, HVAC equipment and high voltage components such as motor starters, motors and variable speed drives Must understand where various components fit into the system and at what levels. Must be able to interpret building blueprints, shop drawings and do shop math required for piping layouts. Must be able to calibrate, repair and maintain such equipment as feed water level regulators; reducing valves; draft motors; linkage levers and rods. Must be knowledgeable in principles and theories of air conditioning and refrigeration, such as; heat transfer laws, refrigeration cycles, pressure temperature relationships, etc., to determine where the above mentioned systems are failing and how to effect corrective action. Must be able to use psychometric charts. Must be skilled and knowledgeable in balancing the very complex heating, ventilating, air conditioning and smoke control systems using computer control and, where necessary, making manual adjustments.

Incumbent is the system administrator, programmer, installer and troubleshooting mechanic for the medical centers centralized environmental monitoring and control systems (EMCS). This is a journeyman level electrical position.Incumbent installs maintains and repairs 480 volt motors, variable frequency drives, motor start component's as well as transformers. Programs and maintains 214 Variable frequency drives.

The incumbent is responsible to modify and balance and pressure cascades for 15 operating rooms, 2 level 3 biological safety laboratories (BSL3), 61 Level 2 Biological safety laboratories, 3 animal research facilities, a large nuclear medicine suites, 16 Patient Isolation rooms, 2 sterile processing facilities, 3 dental facilities, and numerous other space typically found in a large modern hospital. The incumbent is responsible for record keeping and proof of compliance to numerous auditing agencies.

The incumbent leads the HVAC mechanics in the maintenance of 23 walk-in cold boxes and freezers, as well as a walk-in incubator.

The incumbent is responsible for leading the maintenance and controls for the Portland Central Chiller Plant which has 4 650 ton central chillers as well as smaller chillers and plate and frame heat exchangers attached.

Incumbent applies a complete, comprehensive knowledge of the operations, operational maintenance and repair program of a high-pressure steam-generating plant on a continual basis (e.g., multi-fuel fired power boilers, all boiler safety devices, all associated auxiliary equipment, pollution control equipment, piping systems, control systems, burner management systems with interlocks, water treatment, and fuel systems).

The incumbent leads the Energy Section which is the first responders to all emergencies in the VAPORHCS. The energy section receives initial calls and dispatches/responds to fire, flooding, hazmat spills, equipment failure. The section maintains all applicable response protocols and has reporting responsibility for all adverse events, etc.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 07:00am to 3:30pm

Position Description Title/PD#: Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic Leader/PD212800

Physical Requirements: Position requires infrequent lifting of up to 50 lbs. Although there is frequent walking, stooping and bending involved in the work, it is not constant. Uses ladders frequently in hard to reach places, stooping, stretching, bending and kneeling are frequently for longer periods of time.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

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

• Subject to a background/suitability investigation

• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required

• May serve a probationary period

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

• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.

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

• Must possess a current/valid EPA Certification Types I, II and III or a Universal Certification.

• 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 Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details

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 ability to do the work of an Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic Leader without more than normal supervision in performing the full range of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment repair. Related experience includes working as a journeyman in the installation, operation, repair and maintenance of refrigeration and air conditioning equipment; knowledgeable in the principles and theories of air conditioning, refrigeration and heat transfer; able to select, maintain and safely use the tools, measuring equipment, testing devices and instruments related to the heating, ventilation, air condition and refrigeration (HVAC/R) trade; repair, replace install, and test various HVAC/R equipment and/or systems; able to read from blue prints and diagrams when performing tasks. NOTE: 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.

Certification Requirement (Screen-Out): In accordance with Section 608 of the Clean Air Act, this position requires a current Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved Universal Certification. Applicants who do not meet this requirement are ineligible for further consideration.

Must possess a current/valid EPA Certification Types I, II and III or a Universal Certification.

The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements:

• Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair

• Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)

• Lead or Supervise

• Technical Practices

• Troubleshooting

• Use and Maintain Tools and 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.

Education

There is no educational substitution at this grade/series level.

Additional information

Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.

Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.

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/.

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.

RESUME REMINDER- Your resume must 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.

Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully job title. If we are evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.

NOTE: Experience must be fully documented on your resume and must include job title, duties, month & year starting and ending dates and hours worked per week.