Utility Systems Operator

US Department of Veterans Affairs; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Richmond VA Medical Center, part of the Department of Veterans Affairs, is seeking candidates for a position in the Engineering Service within the Utility Plant. The role emphasizes meeting qualification standards and responding to the screen-out element as part of the evaluation process.

Applicants are advised that qualifications are evaluated against the OPM Federal Wage System standards, and detailed descriptions of duties should be documented on the resume to demonstrate the required

Qualifications

• Experience: evidence of training or experience sufficient to perform the duties of this position.
• Eligibility will be judged by OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.
• Screen-out element determines initial qualification for further rating.
• Note: a full year of work is 35-40 hours per week and part-time experience is credited proportionally.

Job description

This position is located in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network, Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN 6), Richmond VA Medical Center, Engineering Service, Utility Plant, Richmond, Virginia. 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:

• Dexterity and Safety
• Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair
• Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading)
• 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.