United Spinal Association Jobs

Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. Responsibilities You will utilize journey-level trade skills primarily in the following two trades at the WG-10 level: Air Conditioning (A/C) Equipment Mechanic, and Heating and Boiler Equipment Mechanic. You will install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair large systems that provide for a variety of A/C functions such as heating, cooling, humidifying, dehumidifying, cleaning, filtering, and circulation. You will install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair a variety of complex industrial equipment and systems involving power steam, high, medium, and low pressure and temperature boilers using specialized test equipment. You will test systems, and you will review and adjust system controls using Direct Digital Control (DDC) computer systems. You will interpret building plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, and maintenance and repair manuals to plan and lay out the work and skill to use trade formulas to calculate common properties. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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. The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF AN A/C AND HEATING & BOILER EQUIPMENT MECHANIC WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION performing duties such as: 1) Applying a variety of trade practices (e.g., Boiler, Heating, or A/C repair) to plan, layout, and complete the installation, modification, and repair of facility equipment; 2) Install A/C direct expansion and chilled-water systems, test systems for proper functioning, and review and adjust system controls using Direct Digital Control (DDC) computer systems; 3) Visual checks of and maintenance on boilers, heating, and A/C systems to determine causes of defects on equipment; 4) Reading and interpreting detailed equipment blueprints, electrical schematics, drawings, and specifications for proper installation and maintenance requirements of Boiler, Heating, and A/C systems. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:? 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. Education Additional Information This announcement uses the Defense Industrial Base, Major Range and Test Facilities direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service. You may perform maintenance work in other trades not requiring journey-level skills in trades such as Plumbing, Carpentry, Machining, Masonry, or Painting. This position may be subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and/or holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required. You may be required to work at a job site/location other than permanently assigned, work shift work, work overtime, and/or be "called back" to duty. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized. This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf. Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.