You will serve as a UTILITY SYSTEMS REPAIRER-OPERATOR LEADER in the PRODUCTION RESOURCES DEPARTMENT of PSNS and IMF.
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: ABILITY TO LEAD OR SUPERVISE. 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.
You will be responsible for assigning task and/or work orders to lower-level workers.
You will perform inspections using the proper procedures to identify and report utility deficiencies.
You will lead the Utilities Systems Repairer-Operators in performance of controlling, operating, and repairing complex utility systems, like salt water, compressed air, natural gas, sewage, fuel oil, pure water and hot water heating.
You will be the Working Leader of Utility System Repairer - Operators in the operation and repair of Mechanical Distribution Systems, like high pressure steam distribution system, condensate return systems, freshwater storage and distribution.
You will use independent judgement during emergencies and in handling abnormal conditions with a minimum of supervision.