You will serve as a Boiler Plant Operator in the NAVFAC MIDLANT, PRODUCTION DIVISION of NAVFAC ENGINEERING CMD MID-ATLANTIC.
Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: 1) Monitoring/evaluating performance of boiler and boiler auxiliary systems (i.e. boiler temperature, pressure, water levels, chemicals or fuel) and make adjustments to maintain system requirements; 2) Assisting with plant logs, laboratory records, and quality control records to document operation and maintenance on a steam plant; 3) Ability to adjust valves, control pumps, and regulate pressure atomizing burners, dampers, and fans to maintain correct fuel to air ratio for the most economical operation; and 4) Reading gauges and boiler water level indicators to confirm equipment is functioning normally. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, 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.
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