Utility Systems Repairer/Operator Job in Prince George's County - 89567241 - ZAB2FD7MAW2TI

Job Title:
UTILITY SYSTEMS REPAIRER/OPERATOR

Department:
Department Of The Army

Agency:
U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command

Job Announcement Number:
NEAC10354637

SALARY RANGE:
$22.76 - $29.57 /hour

OPEN PERIOD:
Monday, August 09, 2010 to Tuesday, August 09, 2011
SERIES & GRADE:WG-4742-08/10

POSITION INFORMATION:
- This is a Permanent position. -- Full Time

PROMOTION POTENTIAL:
FPL 10

DUTY LOCATIONS:
1 vacancy - MD - Prince George County

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
Status Candidates

JOB SUMMARY:Challenge Yourself - Be an Army Civilian - Go Army!

Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.

First Cut off Date:08/23/2010
2nd Cut Off Date: 09/23/2010

Organization(s):
US ARMY GARRISON ADELPHI, DIRECTORATE OF PUBLIC WORKS, OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE DIV., ADELPHI, MARYLAND


About the Position: This position is located in Adelphi, Maryland which is in Prince Georges County, a metropolitan area, bordered to the south by Washington DC and to the north by Baltimore. It is approximately 30 miles south of Baltimore and the White Marsh area, and 10 miles north of Washington DC.

The Research Laboratory is recognized as a frontier for Army research programs with substantial affect on national defense issues and new technology areas. To learn more about the Army Research Laboratory you can check their website at http://www.arl.army.mil

The Garrison-Adelphi provides the installation capabilities and services to support expeditionary operations in a time of persistent conflict, and to provide a quality of life for Soldiers and Families commensurate with their service.

NOTE: MORE THAN ONE VACANCY MAY BE FILLED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.


Who May Apply: Click here for more information.

All Federal employees serving on a career or career-conditional appointment.

Reinstatement eligibles.

Applicants eligible under Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA)

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) eligibles.

DoD Interchange Agreement eligibles.

Military spouses eligible under EO 13473.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• U.S. Citizen

Additional Duty Location Info:
1 vacancy - MD - Prince George County


You will work under close supervision during training while performing the full range of operations, maintenance, and repair of high-temperature water (HTW) generators and chillers, including related equipment within the central Heat/Chill plant. The central plant consists of four 12,500,000 BTUH and one 5,000,000 BTUH HTW generators, (2) 1,000 ton, two 800 ton and one 500 ton centrifugal chillers and all related equipment and systems. You will Perform the full range of operations, maintenance, and repair of steam and hot water boilers, unfired steam generators, and house air compressors throughout the installation, including related equipment and system.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Click on link below to view qualification standard.
Trades and Labor

Qualified candidates must show in their resume that they have training/education or experience in the following job elements: 1. Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision (SCREEN OUT). 2 Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair. 3. Technical practices (theoretical precise, artistic). 4. Use of measuring instruments. 5. Ability to interpret instruction, specification (includes blueprints reading).6. Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment. 7. Knowledge of materials. Note: the incumbent must possess at least a current Fourth Class Engineer's license issued by the State of Maryland or the District of Columbus, equivalent license from another state, or a Fourth Class Engineering certificate issued by the National Institute for the Uniform Licensing of Power Engineers. PHYSICAL EFFORT: you will at the grade level 8 typically handle and carries tools, equipment and testing devices that weigh less than 23 kilograms (50 pounds). The work is normally performed at sites where most of the equipment can be conveniently reached. WORKING CONDITIONS: you will at the grade 8 level perform work mostly inside. Environment often requires incumbent to perform duties within sudden temperature change settings such as walk-in freezer units and heating plants. THIS IS A EMERGENCY ESSENTIAL POSITION

The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened for the Office of Personnel Management's basic qualifications requirements, and the skills needed to perform the duties of this position as described in this vacancy announcement.

Experience and training that furnish the knowledges, skills, and abilities needed to perform the duties of this position consistent with accepted practices of the trade. Ability to use and maintain appropriate tools and equipment. Ability to read, understand, and apply instruction and other materials related to the job.

Must be able to stand for long periods of time; or recurring activities such as bending, crouching, stooping, stretching and reaching.

Other Requirements:
Click here for more information.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Must possess and maintain a valid stateside driver's license.

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.

Direct Deposit of Pay is Required.

Position requires employee to wear a uniform and/or protective clothing.

One year trial/probationary period may be required.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Resumes will be evaluated for basic qualifications requirements and for the skills needed to perform the duties of the position, as described in this vacancy announcement and identified by the Selecting Official for the position.


BENEFITS:The Department of Defense offers excellent benefits programs some of which may include:

Comprehensive health and life insurance

Competitive salaries

Generous retirement programs

Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation time

Flexible work environment and alternate work schedules

Paid employment related training and education

Possible student loan repayment

Payment of licenses, certification, and academic degrees as applicable

Bonuses, incentives, and awards as appropriate for the job.

OTHER INFORMATION:Click here for more information.

Noncompetitive promotion potential to target grade.

Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.

May require shift work and/or work on rotating shifts to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays and in other situations.

The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. The DoD policy is available on http://www.cpms.osd.mil/ASSETS/E8AB932EA1E44617BAC7222922E42A62/DoDI140025-V300.pdf

Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.

In accordance with section 9902(h) of title 5, United States Code, annuitants reemployed in the Department of Defense shall receive full annuity and salary upon appointment. They shall not be eligible for retirement contributions, participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, or a supplemental or redetermined annuity for the reemployment period. Discontinued service retirement annuitants (i.e., retired under section 8336(d)(1) or 8414(b)(1)(A) of title 5, United States Code) appointed to the Department of Defense may elect to be subject to retirement provisions of the new appointment as appropriate. (See DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300, at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives.)

Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.

Defense National Relocation Program will not be authorized.

Other Advantages: The Department of Army offers a competitive salary and benefits package which includes comprehensive health and life insurance; generous retirement programs; long-term care insurance; paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation time; flexible work environment and alternate work schedules.

HOW TO APPLY:Click here for more information.

Resumes must be received by the closing date of this announcement.

Self-nomination must be submitted by the closing date. Applicants wishing to withdraw from consideration may contact the Central Resume Processing Center at (410) 306- 0137 or applicanthelp@cpsrxtp.belvoir.army.mil.

Resume must be on file in our centralized database.

Announcements close at 12:00am (midnight) Eastern Time.

You must have an ACTIVE resume with the Army Centralized Resumix database before you submit your Self-nomination. If you do not have an ACTIVE resume on file, please click here to use the Army Resume Builder to create or update your resume.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Central Resume Processing Center
Phone: 410-306-0137
Email: applicanthelp@cpsrxtp.belvoir.army.mil Agency Information:
Central Resume Processing Center
314 Johnson Street
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5283

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:Once this announcement closes, candidates will be evaluated using an automated system, (Resumix) which compares your skills and experience as described in your resume with the requirements of the position. If you are found to be a highly qualified candidate, you will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. (In some cases, individuals with priority for special consideration must be considered and selected before other candidates.) Whether or not you are contacted for an interview depends upon the location of the position and the judgment of the selecting official. You can view the status of announcements that you applied for through our automated response system, ANSWER, accessed through our Civilian Personnel On-Line web page.