UTILITY SYSTEMS OPERATOR

Description:

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The primary purpose of this position is to operate the Energy Management and Control System (EMCS) for the Civil Engineering Squadron.

Requirements:

In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-5400 Industrial Equipment Operation Family. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and 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 the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

The screen out element for this position is the ability to do the work of a UTILITY SYSTEMS OPERATOR without more than normal supervision.

JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

1. Comprehensive knowledge of HVAC and refrigeration utility equipment operations and their interrelationships for efficient and economical operations, Skills to determine appropriate actions to meet significantly complex demands. Ability to interpret diagrams, drawings, operating manuals, or special facility procedures to be followed during emergencies, equipment failure, or system malfunction.

2. Ability to troubleshoot a multitude of utility and monitoring systems such as air conditioning, heating, electrical, plumbing, electronic controls, and the ability to make corresponding adjustments to those systems through an EMCS CPU terminal.

3. Ability to interpret instructions, blueprints, wire diagrams, engineer drawings, manufacturers technical specifications, and technical manuals to maintain, install, analyze, and repair malfunctions. Knowledge of safety regulations, practices, and procedures.

4. Knowledge of and ability to use electronic monitoring, sensor, and computer equipment to read and record various utility equipment data such as temperatures, pressures, etc. Skill in the use of measuring instructions such as gauges, meters, records, analog displays, and computer-generated data to determine operational status and make necessary adjustments.

5. Ability to operate an EMCS computer. Knowledge and skill in operating the various components of the EMCS system making adjustments to operating capability, efficiency, load shedding of the HVAC and refrigeration utility systems equipment.

6. Knowledge of interrelationships between building construction and base utility systems so as to effectively advise maintenance crews of the equipment and materials necessary to effect repairs when responding to trouble calls. Knowledge of environmental law and EPA regulations pertaining to the specific work tasks and hazardous materials involved.???????

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

PHYSICAL EFFORT: Occasionally works in confined areas in and around boilers, HVAC and support equipment, i.e., auxiliary and pollution control equipment. Work requires moderate to strenuous physical effort and occasionally long periods of walking, standing, climbing, bending, and crouching. Occasionally lifts and carries RV AC or refrigeration pans, monitoring and computer equipment, and chemical supplies weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted and occasionally items weighing over 40 pounds with assistance of other workers or weight handling equipment.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Employee normally works indoors in a sedentary manner, but often requires visit to utility and refrigeration operations sites. Occasionally works outside for an entire shift. When working outside is subject to prevailing weather conditions and works on catwalks and ladders. Employee is subject to high temperatures, constant, noise, rotating machines, soot, dirt, grease, chemicals, oil, and fumes in the HVAC refrigeration equipment work area. Subject to cuts and abrasions from use of tools, and equipment and burns from acids, caustics, hot water, steam, and contact with pipes and boilers.