Boiler Plant Operator

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System in Little Rock, AR seeks a skilled Boiler Plant operator to maintain and operate the boiler room supporting steam generation and plant efficiency. Responsibilities include monitoring fuel types and emissions and ensuring safety practices are followed.

Experience with equipment operation and measurement instruments, plus the ability to work with minimal supervision, will be evaluated under OPM standards.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate ability to perform boiler-related duties with detailed descriptions on resume.
• Knowledge of federal wage standards (OPM) and qualification procedures.
• Able to meet screen-out element and proceed to the remaining job elements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain boiler plant equipment to meet changing load demands.
• Monitor fuels and emissions to ensure efficiency and pollutant control.
• Follow safety rules and document maintenance activities.

Skills

Equipment Assembly

Operation of Equipment

Technical Practices

Measuring Instruments

Instructions Interpretation

Dexterity & Safety

Independent Work

Job description

The position is in the Maintenance and Operations Section, Boiler Plant of Engineering Service at the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS), Little Rock, Arkansas. Boilers are operated by natural gas, fuel oil, and propane gas or combination of those fuels to produce steam to meet changing load demands. Boilers require constant attention to maintain efficiency and control the formation of pollutants.

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
• Operation of Equipment/Machinery
• Technical Practices
• Measuring Instruments
• Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading)
• Dexterity and Safety
• Without more than normal supervision

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.