This position is located at the Washington, DC Veterans Affairs Medical Center. The flagship of VA Health Care. Be a member of a team providing compassionate healthcare to veterans. The Department of Veterans Affairs is an employer of choice as a center of excellence in patient care, education, and research. We value trust, respect, commitment, compassion, and excellence: WE VALUE YOU


KEY REQUIREMENTS: 


U.S. Citizenship 

Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required. 

Other Selective Factors 

Background and/or Security Investigation required. 

Federal employees must achieve time in grade to qualify 

Must pass pre-employment examination.

 

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 Additional Duty Location Info: 

1 vacancy - Washington DC Metro Area, DC


The incumbent will serve as a Utility Systems Repair/Operator Leader over the Planet Operations Unit at the VA Medical Center, Washington, DC.  The incumbent is responsible for the operation, installation, preventive maintenance and repair of all environmental conditioning systems such as heat, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration and water treatment.  He/she leads other employees in both preventive and corrective maintenance work, makes inspections of buildings, orders materials and equipments, explains methods procedures and work requirements, responds to follow-up on emergency situations and complaint calls, and maintains accurate logs and records.  He/she reads and interprets mechanical blueprints, specifications and circuit diagrams; demonstrates knowledge of chemical and materials used in water treatment; uses tools and equipment in preventive maintenance such as manometers, valto meters, helide torch, actelyne welders and pressure gauges; and makes progressive and promotes and encourages all stations programs such as safety, incentive awards, work simplification, quality assurance and cost reduction.

 

Back to top   Qualifications and EvaluationsQUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: 

To qualify for this positions: 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 of specialized experience, which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of your experience on your resume or OF-612. 

You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.

After appointment, you will be subject to random testing for illegal drug use.

Candidates must possess the Selective Placement Factor to receive consideration for this position and should address this in their statement of Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs).
Other Selective Factors

You will need to successfully complete a background security investigation before you can be appointed into this position.

You must meet time-in-grade restrictions by the closing date of this announcement.

You may need to stand for prolonged periods on concrete floors and walk over rough and uneven terrain.

Applicants for this position must pass a pre-employment medical examination. HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:


Once your qualifications have been evaluated, your application will be assigned a numeric score. Candidates will be ranked in score order with appropriate points added for veterans' preference.

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 questions.


PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING JOB ELEMENTS:

Element 73 Ability to Lead (Screen Out Element).

Element 2E Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair, etc.

Element 25E Technical practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)

Element 60 Use of measuring instruments.

Element 75A Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc (including blueprint reading)

Element 81 Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment

Element 82A Knowledge of materials.

 

Back to top   Benefits and Other Info BENEFITS: 

You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs shared with your employer. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.

Life insurance coverage is provided. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#life

New employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). If you are transferring from another agency and covered by CSRS, you may continue in this program. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#retr

You will earn annual vacation leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#VACA

You will earn sick leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#SKLV

You will be paid for federal holidays that fall within your regularly scheduled tour of duty. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#HOLI

If you use public transportation, part of your transportation costs may be subsidized. Our human resources office can provide additional information on how this program is run.

Under a special program, we may reimburse a part of your Federally insured student loan. Our human resources office can provide additional information on the program. OTHER INFORMATION: 

When promotion potential is shown, the agency is not making a commitment and is not obligated to provide future promotions to you if you are selected. Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval.

You must submit all required information by the closing date. If materials are not received, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible.

The materials you send with your application will not be returned.

If you fax your application, we will not consider it.

Send only those materials needed to evaluate your application. Please do not place your application in a notebook or binder.

You will be required to serve a probationary period of 1 year. 

 

Back to top   How To Apply HOW TO APPLY: 

You must submit your application so that it will be received by the closing date of the announcement.

Please submit a narrative response to each knowledge, skill or ability listed. Your response should describe what you did, how often you performed this activity, the guidelines available, the complexity of the assignment, and who you performed the activity for or with.

If you are a current or former federal employee with reinstatement eligibility, you must submit a copy of your last Notification of Personnel Action (SF50) and a copy of your most recent Performance Appraisal.

Application mailed using government postage or through an internal federal government mail system will not be considered. AGENCY CONTACT INFO: 

 

 Keith Manning Phone: (202) 745-8000, x7871Agency Information:Department Of Veterans Affairs Human Resources (05) 50 Irving Street NW Washington, DC 20422 US WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT: 

Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified of the outcome.

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