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Utility Systems Repairer Operator

Full Time
$35 – $41 Per Hour
Closing on Dec 16, 2024

Location:
Arlington, Pentagon
Requires Relocation:
No
Start Date:
10/12/2024
End Date:
16/12/2024
Offering Type:
Permanent
Hiring Paths:
The public
Service Type:
Competitive
Travel Percentage:
Not required

About Washington Headquarters Services

The Washington Headquarters Services (WHS) is a world-class service organization, with a dynamic workforce and unwavering commitment to service excellence. WHS is the essential services provider for the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), Department of Defense (DoD) agencies, and offices in the National Capital Region.

Job summary

This position is located in the Pentagon Shops Mechanical, Facility Operations Group, Facilities Operations and Services Division, Facilities Services Directorate (FSD), Washington Headquarters Services (WHS). The Pentagon Shops (PS) oversee the maintenance, operation, and repair of structural, electrical, and mechanical utilities systems on the Pentagon Campus, providing 24 hour a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year customer support.

Major duties

This is a Direct Hire Public Notice, under this recruitment, applications will be accepted for each location and/or installation identified in this Public Notice and selections are made for vacancies as they occur. There may or may not be actual/projected vacancies at the time you submit your application. This Public Notice is to gather applications which may or may not result in a referral or selection. This position is being filled under Direct Hire Authority (DHA) in accordance with Section 1109 of FY 2020 NDAA; P.L. 116-92 and Section 9905 of Title 5, U.S.C. (Section 9905 of Title 5, U.S.C.) Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration. Incumbents typical work assignments may include, but is not limited to the following: Manage Commercial buildings comprised of warehouses, multi storied buildings located in large urban areas or scattered through several medium-size cities in the Washington Area. Maintain key contacts across all phases of Government and varying ranks within the department. Maintain contacts within local municipalities to include fire, police, permitting, and public utility offices. Responsible for managing/planning major alterations and renovation projects to meet the tenant's needs. Perform inspections of GSA Leased and Owned space to ensure that Department of Defense (DOD) tenants are receiving the service to which they are entitled and to ensure lessors are in compliance with the leases. Identify any deficiencies and makes recommended solutions in resolving problems and/or issues for improving building management services. Make a determination of and takes appropriate corrective action.

Qualification

For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the length of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration. Read more about what should I include in my federal resume? at https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/ You may qualify at the WG 11 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the WG 9 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your ability to: Maintain, repair, and test a variety of complex equipment and systems involving power boilers, single and multiple fuel power boilers, and associated auxiliary and pollution control equipment. Plan and lay out installation, repair, and/or modification of a variety of complex equipment and systems. Apply and interpret information in detailed blueprints, charts, and sketches to adjust, replace, and repair equipment. Maintain records and documents actions. Determines causes of unusual or improper operation and operating conditions. Evaluate a situation and initiate the corrective actions to prevent recurrence of improper operation or equipment failure. 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; 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 receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience.

Evaluations

Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy. Your application (resumes and supporting documentation) will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required as listed in this announcement. Veterans' preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this DHA. Section 9905 of Title 5, U.S. Code (U.S.C.) authorizes the Secretary of Defense to non-competitively appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service without regard to chapter 33, subchapter 1 of Title 5, U.S.C., other than sections 3303 and 3328.