Utility Systems Operator

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network, VISN 6, Facilities Management Service, Operations, Durham VA Medical Center, seeks a Utility Systems Operator to manage the Air Conditioning and Boiler Plants and the EMS-based energy system. This is a shift position with responsibilities for operation, maintenance, and repair.

Applicants should demonstrate training or experience sufficient to perform the duties.

Qualifications

• Experience or training demonstrating ability to perform the duties.
• Qualifications evaluated under Federal Wage System standards.
• Evidence of knowledge, skills, and ability must be detailed on the resume.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and repair the Air Conditioning Plant and Boiler Plant.
• Work as a shift plant operator with responsibility for energy management via EMS.
• Perform duties with proper safety and adherence to procedures.

Skills

Equipment operation

Interpret instructions

Read blueprints/specs

Measuring instruments

Safety-consciousness

Job description

This Utility Systems Operator position is located in the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network, VISN 6, Facilities Management Service, Operations, Durham VA Medical Center. This position works as a shift plant operator with shift responsibility for operation, maintenance and repair of the Air Conditioning Plant and the Boiler Plant that includes an Energy Management Control System.

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:

• Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision
• Dexterity and Safety
• Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair
• Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading)
• Measuring Instruments
• 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.