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Offices, Boards and Divisions Utility Systems Repairer-Operator in Washington, District Of Columbia
Summary This position is with the Justice Management Division, Facilities and Administrative Services Staff (FASS), Justice Building Services Staff. The Justice Buildings Services is responsible for performing functions with respect to the operations, maintenance, repair, preservation, alteration, furnishing, equipment and custody of the Robert F. Kennedy, Main Justice Building (RFK). Responsibilities The duties and responsibilities for an Utility Systems Repairer Operator, WG-4742-11 generally include, but are not limited to, the following: *Installs and repairs air condition systems to provide exact temperature levels in special conditions. * Identify the cause of faulty air conditioning equipment and provide repairs, modifications and relocates equipment on various special-purpose air conditioning units and systems. *Operates utility systems of extremely large capacity and flexibility. * Troubleshoots unusual malfunctions on advanced equipment and systems. *Serves as "operator in charge" of utility systems operations. *Maintains, operates, and repairs boilers or emergency electrical generators. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for the position of Utility Systems Repairer-Operator, at WG-4742-11, you must meet the qualification requirements listed below. Qualifications: 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. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): 1) Ability to do the work of a Utility Systems Repairer Operator without more than normal supervision; 2) Use of Measuring instruments such as gauges, meters, records; 3) Knowledge of Equipment, Assembly, Installation, Repair, such as installing and/or repairing air conditioning systems, ductwork to direct heat and/or exhaust outside of test chamber or refrigeration unit; 4) Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment, such as screwdrivers, wrenches, pliers, etc.; 5) Technical Practices, such as experience examining air conditioning system to troubleshoot faulty equipment, for example compressors, reciprocating, centrifugal or rotary pump; 6) Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, such as providing information to inquiries from other workers regarding procedures, 7) Knowledge of Materials, such as observing, inspecting and performing tests, measures, key temperatures. You MUST meet all qualification requirements by the 04/30/2026 of this announcement. Your resume must support your responses to the online questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume. Education Additional Information Additional selections may be made from this announcement. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP): These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: Meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; and Be rated well-qualified for the position based on the competencies listed above; and Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. Well-qualified is defined as having knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or competencies clearly exceeding the minimum qualifications for the vacancy. EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. More information can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/media/1425556/dl?inline. DOJ Reasonable Accommodation Policy: Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. The DOJ Reasonable Accommodation policy can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/reasonable-accommodation#policy Selective Service: If you were born male, on or after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Additional information is found at: www.sss.gov. Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs: The Fair Chance Act prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicant's criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOJ employee or Federal contractor acting on its behalf has violated your rights under this Act, you may submit a written complaint within 30 days of the date of the alleged non-compliance directly to hiring office. Note: In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201(b) certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance Act.