Utility Systems Repairer- Operator

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

US Department of Veterans Affairs in Washington, D.C. seeks a Utility Systems Repairer / Operator (Operator-In-Charge) to operate, maintain, and repair the DC VAMC utility plants. The incumbent ensures reliable utilities and adheres to safety standards in daily operations.

Applicants should demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform duties, with detailed experience shown on the resume. Evaluation follows the Federal Wage System standards.

Qualifications

• Experience demonstrating ability to perform the work of this position as described must be shown on the resume.
• Volunteer work and other qualifying experience can be credited toward requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and repair the Washington, D.C. VAMC Utility Plants.
• Work as Operator-In-Charge to ensure system reliability and safety.
• Follow instructions and specifications, using and maintaining tools and equipment.

Skills

Equipment Assembly, Installation, and

Blueprint reading

Technical Practices

Use and Maintain Tools

Supervision - minimal

Job description

The incumbent serves as a Utility Systems Repairer / Operator (Operator-In-Charge) performing tasks involved in the operation, maintenance, and repair of the Washington, D.C. VAMC Utility Plants.

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
• Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)
• Technical Practices
• Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• 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.