Boiler Plant Operator

Located within the VAHCS in Sheridan, Wyoming under the Facilities Management Service (FMS), Boiler Plant section and serves as a Boiler Plant Operator (BPO). The purpose of the position is to perform a wide variety of operational tasks on 2 to 4 high pressure boilers operating on natural gas or fuel oil, and their corresponding ancillary equipment. The work performed includes consistent monitoring, data collection, and required maintenance and repairs when necessary.

Duties include but are not limited to: Operates, Maintains and Repairs Boilers Performs work involving mechanical skill to troubleshoot, repair, service and determine the cause of malfunctions Conduct functional and performance tests on completed work Diagnose, repair, and overhaul various auxiliary equipment Maintain, repair and install various types of technically complex heavy duty type valves and equipment Operates, Maintains and Repairs Boilers and associated equipment Work Schedule: M-S, Shift work/variable schedule Position Description Title/PD#: Boiler Plant Operator/PD14448A Physical Requirements: Frequently work in confined or hot and dusty areas in and around boilers and equipment.

Requires moderate to strenuous effort and long periods of walking, standing, climbing, bending, and crouching. Frequently lift and carry boiler parts and chemical supplies weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted. Occasionally, and with assistance, carries items weighing over 40 pounds. Works from ladders, scaffolding, platforms, and elevated catwalks. Work may be at or above ground level. Submits to an annual physical examination (VA handbook 5019, part II, Appendix A, paragraph 4).

Working Conditions: Works inside and outside at heights up to 50 feet. Subject to extreme temperature changes from a +105 to a -40 degrees. Subject to high noise level which requires wearing of hearing protection. Work dirty, greasy, hot, cold and wet. Employee is subject to cuts, bruises, traffic hazards and is exposed to danger from boiler explosion, high temperature water and steam lines, electrical shock, falls, burns, scalds, chemicals, broken bones, explosive chemical, gas and oil fumes.

Other Significant Facts: Incumbent must report for work during periods of hazardous road and weather conditions. Work is performed on a 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year basis. Incumbent could be subjected to hazards normally encountered in the trade. This position requires working rotating shifts and overtime.

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: 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.