Stationary Engineer

Summary

GPO employees possess a diverse array of talent in many administrative fields and trades. We provide other agencies with innovative services for the printing, publishing, storage, and distribution of digital content. If you are an energetic, inventive individual looking for a challenging, yet rewarding career opportunity, GPO may be the place for you. This position is part of the Agency Support Operations, Government Publishing Office in Washington, District of Columbia.

Duties

• Operate 13,200-volt A.C. switchgear for ten secondary switchboards and related feeders and transformers.
• Operate, service, clean and make adjustments for stationary industrial systems equipment.
• Install, design, and service pneumatic and/or electric control systems for ventilating, heating, and cooling.
• Clean and make repairs to batteries, cables, and charging connectors.

Qualifications

To qualify for the Stationary Engineer, you must meet the following requirements: Applicants must meet the following Screen-Out element, Job Element #1 to be considered for this position. Ability to do the work of a Stationary Engineer without more than normal supervision. Applicants must have experience and/or training of sufficient scope and quality to independently perform the duties, which are: Operation and understanding (at the journeyman level), of a chiller plant and its auxiliary equipment, accompanied with Universal Chlorofluorocarbons (CFC) certificates. Ability to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair HVAC systems-including air conditioning, refrigeration, venting, and heating-as well as pneumatic control valve equipment, at a journeyman level with minimal supervision; AND Knowledge in high voltage switching operations/electrical switch gears. 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; 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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement to be considered.

Education

Substitution of education in lieu of experience may not be used for this grade level. How You Will Be Evaluated

Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this position, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. The rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire and supporting documents. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be excluded from further consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. Those who meet the minimum level of experience and training for the screen-out element will then be evaluated in each of the following job elements: Job Element # 2-E: Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Job Element #6: Operation of Industrial Equipment Job element #25-E: Use of Measuring Instruments Job Element #25-E: Technical Practices We DO NOT require a separate narrative statement responding to the competencies; however, your resume should CLEARLY show possession of these competencies. If you meet the qualification requirements listed above, your application will be rated based on your online questionnaire and supporting documents. Your application will be placed in one of three categories: Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified. Within these categories, applicants eligible for veteran's preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans. If your final rating places you among the top candidates, your application will be referred to the selecting official for further review.. Other Information

Employment of Relatives: Section 3110 of Title 5, U.S. Code, prohibits a Federal official from appointing, promoting, or advocating the appointment or promotion of a relative in the agency where the official is serving or exercises jurisdiction. In addition, Section 2302(b)(7) of Title 5, U.S. Code, makes it a "prohibited personnel practice" for a person in authority to "appoint, employ, promote, advance, or advocate for the appointment, employment, promotion, or advancement of a relative." For further information visit: https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/5/3110 and https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/5/2302 Work Life Balance: The GPO offers Transit subsidy for commuters using public transportation (Metro Bus/Rail, MARC, VRE, etc.). Background Investigation for Suitability: To ensure the accomplishment of its mission, the GPO requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully completed a background investigation for a Suitability. This review could include financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. Depending on the type of background investigation required, the security process may take between 6 weeks to 12 months. The Agency may rescind the tentative offer if the candidate is unable to obtain an interim clearance. Reasonable Accommodation: This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process you must contact the HC Specialist on the vacancy announcement at least seven business days before the closing date of this announcement to receive assistance. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. The selectee will work Monday through Friday, Rotating Shifts 1, 2, and 3. Additional vacancies may be filled in addition to the number stated in this announcement.