Boiler Plant Operator Lead

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Leeds, MA is seeking a Boiler Plant Operator Leader for the Facilities Management Service. The role is full-time (40 hours weekly) and requires demonstrating the ability to perform duties as described in the job elements and standards.

Applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date 09/04/2026. The position emphasizes safety, proper operation of boiler equipment, and leadership responsibilities within the VACWM facility.

Qualifications

• Evidence of training or experience showing ability to perform the duties is required.
• Reference to the knowledge, skills, and abilities to lead and operate boiler plant systems will be evaluated.

Responsibilities

• Lead or supervise boiler plant operations and staff.
• Operate and monitor boiler plant machinery and equipment.
• Apply technical practices to maintain safety and efficiency of the facility.

Skills

Lead or Supervise

Dexterity and Safety

Interpret Instructions

Operation of Equipment/Machinery

Technical Practices

Job description

This position serves as a Boiler Plant Operator Leader in the Facilities Management Service (FMS) of the VA Central Western Mass (VACWM) located in Leeds MA. The position is full time 40 hours a week. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/04/2026.

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 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:

• Dexterity and Safety
• Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading)
• Lead or Supervise
• Operation of Equipment/Machinery
• Technical Practices

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.