Description:
The TAB/Cx Specialist works on a variety of energy efficiency projects focused on identifying and correcting inefficiencies in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), General Services Administration (GSA) utility water, chiller plant, and the Building Automation System (BAS). This includes Air Flow Stations (AFS) calibration, pneumatic or Direct Digital Control (DDC), Variable Air Volume (VAV) calibration, and major systems.
Requirements:
Candidates must meet the Qualification Standards Handbook requirements for the GS-0802-12.
For this position, specialized experience is at least one year of experience, equivalent in responsibility to the GS-11 level in the Federal service, commissioning systems for major commercial buildings including air/water balance, indoor air quality testing, equipment start-up and quality assurance testing.
Other Relevant Eligibility Criteria:
Must have completed a rigorous engineering program of study, consistent with OPM requirements. The employee is required to work on ladders, scaffolds and platforms. The employee must be able to work in cramped locations. The employee must be able to climb, stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend and stoop. Must be able to distinguish among shades of the same color. Must hold a TAB certification from an accredited agency such as NEBB, AABC or TABB.
Your application and resume must demonstrate that you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must show in your résumé how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the KSAs identified below. If asked to do so, cite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. DO NOT write "see resume" in your application!
Writing Sample:
Note: Applicants who are referred to the hiring office for selection consideration may be required to submit writing and/or work samples as part of the interview/selection process. If the hiring office decides to request a writing and/or work sample as part of its selection process, the vacancy contact will reach out to you by email to: (1) inform you of this requirement; and (2) provide further instructions.
Those applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be evaluated against these factors to determine the best-qualified candidates.
Physical Requirements: The work relating to event activities can be physically demanding such as standing for long periods of time and considerable overtime may be required during peak periods. Also, two or three evening events may fall within the same week which requires a flexible work routine.
"Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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.
Time-in-Grade: Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration under merit promotion procedures.
CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section.
You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.