Utility Systems Operator

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Loma Linda (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) VA Medical Center in Loma Linda, CA seeks a Utility Systems Operator to ensure safe operation of the facility's boiler and chiller plant in the VHA system. This full-time position requires demonstrated training or experience aligned with the OPM Federal Wage System standards.

Applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date. Experience details are reviewed through a structured questionnaire, with a screen-out element determining eligibility for

Qualifications

• No specific length of training required, but you must show evidence of training or experience demonstrating ability to perform the work.
• Evidence must be supported by detailed descriptions on your resume.
• Applicants will be evaluated according to the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safe operation of the facility's boiler and chiller plant.
• Provide evidence of training or experience demonstrating ability to perform the duties.
• Qualify under the OPM Wage System qualification standards.
• Follow the screen-out element and job elements during the evaluation process.

Skills

Equipment assembly

Equipment installation

Equipment repair

Follow directions

Operation of equipment

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Job description

The position is at the full performance level located in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), at the Loma Linda, CA VA Medical Center (VAMC) in the Facility Management Service (FMS). The primary purpose of the Utility Systems Operator (USO) is to ensure the safe operation of the facility's centrally located boiler and chiller plant.

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
• Follow Directions
• Operation of Equipment/Machinery
• Troubleshooting
• 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.