Boiler Plant Operator

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Incumbent will when required by workload operate maintain and repair a boiler plant onsisting of three boilers and associated auxiliary equipment. The Maximum output of steam generated per hour for three fire tube boilers is 10300 pounds per hour. These boilers are equipped with combustion controls water and pressure cutouts feed water controls etc. Incumbent will check on an hourly basis various temperatures pressures recorders and record findings. All recorders indicators and auxiliary equipment must be checked visually on a continual basis for proper and safe operation.
• The incumbent must inspect adjust and repair all boiler controls safety devices instruments flow meters feed pumps condensate pumps recorders regulators etc. to ensure safe and efficient plant operation.
• The incumbent is required to do the majority of steam fitting plumbing painting electrical etc. for upkeep of the plant.
• The incumbent keeps equipment clean calibrated and greased in accordance with the Planned Maintenance Schedule as well as maintaining the Plant in a neat and orderly manner.
• must maintain hourly record sheets and logs on all operations during the shift including gas and oil usage steam generated temperatures pressures and the Plant Log.
• makes water analyses to determine proper chemical concentrations and treats equipment accordingly.
• The Center consists of monitoring utilities two-way communication equipment and fire alarm systems.
• Incumbent must be able to program the recorder cubicle for graphic display of temperatures pressures humidity damper position reset of damper position control set points and reset and control indicators as well as indication of run status of remote equipment start or stop of remote equipment indication of mode of system operation demand scan of remote alarm points status scan ofremote start-stop points intercommunication with remote stations and relative humidity of scan points.
• Mental application is necessary due to complexity of the various systems and equipment. Incumbent must be able to use fast sound judgment.

Work Schedule: 8-hr shift 24hrs/day 7days/week and rotate shifts
Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not Authorized
Position Description Title/PD#: Boiler Plant Operator/PD10510A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Pre-employment physical required
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements ( Effective May 7 2025 drivers licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement 09/25/2026.

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:

• Dexterity and Safety
• Equipment Assembly Installation Repair
• Interpret Instructions Specifications (other than blueprint reading)
• Measuring Instruments
• Operation of Equipment/Machinery
• Technical Practices
• Without more than normal supervision

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.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Frequently work in confined areas in and around boilers. 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 carries items weighing over 40 pounds (with assistance). Mainly works indoors but occasionally work outside for short periods of time. Subject to high temperatures constant noise rotating machinery soot dirt grease chemicals oil and fumes. Subject to cuts and abrasions from the use of tools and equipment and burns from acids caustics hot water steam and contact with boilers. Work on catwalks and ladders.