Heating & Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic Job in Aberdeen Prvg Gd & Edgewood areas - 97772556 - ZAULGPHTJMQRY

Job Title:
Heating & Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic

Department:
Department Of The Army

Agency:
Army Installation Management Command

Job Announcement Number:
NEAG11921017

SALARY RANGE:
$24.59 - $28.77 /hour

OPEN PERIOD:
Wednesday, March 16, 2011 to Thursday, March 15, 2012
SERIES & GRADE:WG-5301-11/11

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

PROMOTION POTENTIAL:
FPL 11

DUTY LOCATIONS:
many vacancies - MD - Aberdeen Prvg Gd & Edgewood areas

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.

Periodic Cut Off Date: 15th day of each month

Organization(s):
US ARMY GARRISON, DIRECTORAGE OF PUBLIC WORKS, OPERATIONS & MAINT. DIV., UTILITIES BRANCH, ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, MD 21005


About the Position: Must have a Maryland journeyman or master license for operating AC units. For operation of boilers must have a State of Maryland First Grade Stationary Engineers License, a boiler water treatment course, and Nitrogen oxide training.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Government vehicle operator license.
Will operate a government vehicle that does not exceed the 3/4 ton weight range.

Because of the partnership with Picerne Military Housing, Department of Army civilian employees now have an option to rent family housing and enjoy the benefits of living on-post at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. There are various floor plans available. Selection is on a first-come first-serve basis. If you are interested in this housing option, please contact the Picerne Military Housing Leasing and Relocations Center at 1-866-276-6659

Who May Apply: Click here for more information.

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

Reinstatement eligibles.

NAF/AAFES Interchange Agreement eligibles.

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

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) eligibles.

Military spouses eligible under EO 13473.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• U.S. Citizen

Additional Duty Location Info:
many vacancies - MD - Aberdeen Prvg Gd & Edgewood areas


Employee works with a wide variety of commercial and industrial systems up to and including those which require that the employee troubleshoots, installs, repairs, and modifies special purpose air conditioning, refrigeration, or climate regulation systems that are frequently modified and used to provide specific, critical conditions. Modifies, alters, and repairs unusually complex or unique air conditioning and refrigeration systems used to support research, development, test, evaluation, experiments, or comparable special purposes. Modifies, alters, and substitutes components and elements of the system in order to meet specific pressure-temperature or climate characteristics. Trains inexperienced personnel by giving on-the-job instructions and assistance. May be required to prepare instructional material and conduct instruction of operators. Possesses good verbal and instructional skills.

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

Applicants will be evaluated on their ability to perform the duties of a Heating & A/C Equipment Mechanic. Applicants must show competence in the following knowledge and abilities to perform the duties of the position: 1. Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision (Screen-out Element) 2. Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation and repair, etc. 3. Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) 4. Ability to interpret instructions, specifications (includes blueprint reading) 5. Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment 6. Knowledge of materials 7. Troubleshooting. PHYSICAL EFFORTS: Requires bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing. Frequently carries and setup parts and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. Uses hoist, holders, and pulleys when working on large equipment. Frequently performs work assignments while on al ladder, scaffold, and or platforms in hard to reach places. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed indoors and outdoors, frequently in cramped and awkward positions. May be exposed to drafts, changing temperatures, and noise. Frequently stands on hard surfaces for long periods of time. Exposed to irritations and discomfort from dust, grease, heat, exhaust, fumes, smoke, ash, refrigerant gases, and burns from scalding water and contact with heated parts of the system. Subject to injuries from falls when working on roofs and scaffolding and out of buckets of lifts vehicles. May be subject to cuts, bruises, electrical shock, and other injuries when removing and installing parts. Follows prescribed safety practices and uses protective clothing and equipment such as goggles, respirators, heavy aprons, hardhats, safety shoes and asbestos gloves. Subject to emergency callback work after normal duty hours and scheduled overtime.

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.

Ability to do the work of the position under normal supervision.

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

A medical examination is required.

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.

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.

Multiple positions will be filled from this announcement.

This announcement will be used to fill multiple positions at various locations.

May require overtime work.

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: Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) is home to 68 tenant organizations that play multiple roles supporting Americas war fighters. Their many and varied missions include testing, chemical & biological defense, research & development, installation restoration, systems analysis & evaluation, foreign intelligence, calibration, packaging, health services & preventive medicine. APG is also home to one of the finest teams of military and civilian scientist, research engineers, technicians, and administrators.

APG sits on more than 72,500 acres in Harford County, MD and offers recreation, sports, golf, pools, child/day care facilities. The area offers housing, public, private & parochial school systems, and major colleges. Baltimore, Wilmington and Philadelphia offer additional cultural & recreational activities.
Visit APG: http://www.apg.army.mil/apghome/sites/local. APG is a great place to live, work and play at the Top of the Bay.

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@conus.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@conus.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.