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Summary This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until March 6th, 2025. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be January 6th, with subsequent cut-off dates on the 6th of each month. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled. Responsibilities New Jersey Healthcare Medical Center at the Lyons campus is hiring for 1 Boiler Plant Operator. The incumbent uses manual and automatic controls to operate the Boiler Plant Operation Section of Facilities Management. The operator is responsible for troubleshooting and determining the problem. The Boiler Plant Operator uses manual and automatic controls to operate the Boiler Plant in the Operations Section of Facilities Management Service at the Lyons Campus. Performs all duties required to maintain the safe and efficient operation of a high-pressure steam boiler plant and performs all preventive maintenance duties, adjustments and corrective actions as required and necessary. The Boiler Plant Operator performs all duties required to maintain the safe and efficient operation of a 3500-horsepower high-pressure steam boiler plant, operating steam pressure of boilers between 100 and 135 psi, consisting of five (5) 700-HP fire tube boilers (with economizers) automatic and. manually fired combination oil and natural gas burning. The total capacity is 120, 750 lbs. /hr. with an average output of 40,000 to 45,000 lbs. /hr. The Incumbent performs all preventive maintenance duties, adjustments and corrective actions as required and necessary. The incumbent operates the feed water system, the steam system, domestic water, natural gas, fuel oil, and local control panels at each individual boiler and the main control panel with plant and boiler master controls along with all associated transmitters and recorders. The Incumbent operates systems and related components. Operations of the feedwater system consists of backflow preventers, water softeners, make-up tank, transfer pumps, a 100,000 lbs./hr. Deuterating Feedwater Heater and feed water pumps. The domestic water system includes a plant water softening system. The chemical feed system includes batch tanks, chemical storage tanks and chemical feed pumps. The natural gas system includes the main gas meter and regulator, solenoid operated cut-out valve, emergency cut-off switches, high and low gas pressure switches, filters, pressure regulators, pilots, solenoid valves, vents, and propane back-up pilot system. But are not limited to: Knowledge of principles and methods of operating high-pressure oil and gas-fired boilers and of the methods employed in determining and obtaining efficient combustion. Knowledge and ability to perform combustion and efficiency calculations. Knowledge to adjust firing rates for best combustion, efficiency and steam production. Skills to determine necessary settings and to adjust controls of generating equipment for desired operating conditions and synchronization of equipment with the system. Ability to read and interpret precision recording instruments, including valves, piping equipment, gauges, dials, controls, relays, switches and trips, and to record information noted. Skill in reading flow meters and charts to determine how much steam is being produced and whether it is meeting demands, how much fuel is being used, and how much water is being evaporated. Skills to interpret readings from charts and meters to determine whether to increase or lower fire in boiler, whether to start or stop boiler feed pumps, and to determine how long these are to operate. Ability to determine the type and amount of chemicals that need to be added to boilers for treatment of boiler water in order to control corrosion and scale formation. Has skill and knowledge to operate hand and power tools; Uses electrical tools, tools of the trade such as pipe wrenches, tap and die, hammer, drills, power equipment, pick and shovel, portable pumps and grease guns. Ability to understand and execute written and oral instructions and relay instructions to follow-on shifts Ability to communicate effectively with supervisor, other operators and plant personnel. Preferred Qualifications: New Jersey Blue Seal 3rd Class Engineer's License. Work Schedule: Rotating Shift (8am-4pm, 4pm-12am & 12am-8am). Position is required to work rotating shifts of a 7day, 3 shift operational plans. Position Description Title/PD#: Boiler Plant Operator/PD05054A Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 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. Education Additional Information This is an open continuous announcement and applicants will be referred as needed. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be December 30, 2024, with subsequent referral of eligible applications as needed. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: The work performed requires walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, sitting, crouching, climbing ladders, stairs and steps. When performing repairs or making installations or performing preventive maintenance, the incumbent is required to use both hands above the head as well as below the shoulders. The incumbent must also be able to lift weights of over fifty pounds. Must have good eyesight and hearing. Required to enter confined spaces when cleaning and inspecting boilers and boiler tubes The incumbent is required to work around moving machinery. The incumbent works generally indoors, but some tanks and equipment are outdoors, where it is necessary to work under all weather conditions. The incumbent is exposed to contact with high pressure steam, high pressure oil, hot water, high voltage, moving and heavy-duty equipment. The incumbent is exposed to dangerous situations (boilers may . burst and release scalding water). Operator may be exposed to gas, oil, or chemical fumes, and/or may be. subject to cuts, bruises, and broken bones resulting from accidents while working around machinery and equipment. Preferred Qualifications: New Jersey Blue Seal 3rd Class Engineer's License. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at https://www.opm.gov/. Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.