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 use technical manuals, manufacturer's manuals, and special instructions to install, repair, or maintain equipment and systems associated with high pressure steam boilers. You will use hand tools, portable power tools, and test equipment (e.g., acetylene torch, ammeters, electronic leak detectors, control devices, hydraulic press, micrometers) to repair and maintain high pressure steam boilers or equipment. You will determine damage to heating, fuel power boilers, and associated equipment when planning repair and modification projects. You will inspect boiler equipment (e.g., oil levels, cycling, overheated bearings, leaking valves/components, unusual noises) to determine repairs needed. 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. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. The Screen-out Element for this position is:1) Inspecting, maintaining, and repairing a variety of domestic heating equipment and systems such as hot air furnaces, oil fueled or natural gas heaters, steam boilers, and other systems and equipment with similar heat sources, controls, and circulating methods; 2) Replacing damaged parts and components on heating equipment and systems; 3) Maintaining automatic regulating of meters, indicators, controllers, gauges and recording instruments to monitor temperature, steam pressure, fuel flow, and water levels; and 4) Cutting, bending, threading pipe and fittings to repair leaks in piping systems of heating equipment. .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. Education Additional Information This announcement uses the Certain Personnel of the DoD direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. 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. 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.