BOILER PLANT Equipment Mechanic with Security Clearance

Position: BOILER PLANT EQUIPMENT MECHANIC with Security Clearance
Duties
* You will use meters, gauges, and computer generated data to determine adjustments or corrections necessary for proper boiler operations or changing load requirements.
* You will adjusts fuel feeds and volume and velocity of draft and other fire box variables to achieve maximum combustion efficiency with changing load demands.
* You will serve as "operator-in-charge" of the complete plant, on second and third shift.
* You will monitor and tests the operation of power boiler systems to identify malfunctions and potential problems with equipment such as, automatic controls, valves, piping, pumps, and related components.
* You will performs preventative and scheduled maintenance on plant systems and equipment including, boiler feed pumps, fuel oil pumps, air compressors, generators, boiler fixtures, combustion fans and water treatment equipment. Requirements Conditions of employment
* Must be a US Citizen.
* Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
* Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
* New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
* Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
* Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
* This is a Mission Essential position. You will be required to ensure organization or facility continuity of operations and/or completion of tasks that are considered essential to the mission designated by a local or command decision.
* You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final SECRET security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
* You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
* You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver's license.
* You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination. Qualifications This position includes a Selective Placement Factor:
Candidates must possess: "Incumbent is required as a minimum to possess a valid fourth-class operator license using the National Association of Power Engineers criteria or its equivalent." This experience must be demonstrated in the resume. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must 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 quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible.

The Screen-out Element for this position is:
1) Understanding of all phases of power boiler operations, including water treatment, fuel systems, steam generation, and pollution control;
2) Understanding of combustion and heat transfer theories, water treatment procedures, and the entire steam distribution system;
3) Understanding of routine maintenance and operational repairs;
4) Understanding of installing, maintaining, and repairing a variety of complex steam and hot water equipment;
5) Understanding of mechanical, electromechanical, and pneumatic principles, along with a working knowledge of electronics; and
6) Understanding of troubleshooting, repairing, and replacing…