Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic- Leader

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking qualified applicants in Lexington, KY, who can demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to operate and maintain complex equipment. The selection will emphasize understanding of the job elements listed and the capacity to translate volunteer or paid experience into the duties of the position.

Applicants should provide detailed descriptions of duties and responsibilities on their resumes to support their competency in

Qualifications

• 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.

Job description

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.

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

• Communication
• Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair
• Operation of Equipment/Machinery
• Technical Competence

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.