Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. Responsibilities You will utilize preventive maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting and adjustment of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment located at a wastewater treatment plant. You will replace various types of pumps, valves, hydraulic cylinders, conveyors, gas driven engines, gears, motors, wheel bearings, and other related components. You will Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair power supply and distribution panels, fixture motors, generators, variable speed pump dives, pneumatic sewage ejectors, pressure switches, and all types of liquid level sensors and controllers. You make operational adjustments, preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, realignment of motors, gears, wheels, shafts, bearings, and similar parts. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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. For the WG-10: 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: The ability to do the work of a Maintenance Mechanic without more than normal supervision. Your resume must show that you have the ability to perform common tasks including: 1) Performing maintenance on motors, gears, pumps, belts, and bearings; 2) Replacing various pumps, valves, hydraulic cylinders, and other related components; 3) Troubleshooting and diagnosing problems using blueprints, shop drawings, or sketches; AND 4) Installing and maintaining electrical and pump control circuits. For the WG-8: 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: The ability to do the work of a Maintenance Mechanic without more than normal supervision. Your resume must show that you have the ability to perform common tasks including: 1) Replacing various types of pumps, valves, hydraulic cylinders, conveyors, gas driven engines, and related components located at a Wastewater Treatment Plant; 2) Adjusting tensions on belts, reset cams, gear ratios, and align equipment (e.g., coils, tank fittings, sediment, and moisture traps); 3) Repairing, replacing, and maintaining electrical equipment/systems ranging up to 480 volts; 4) Assisting in the installation, maintenance, and repair of main power supply and distribution panels (e.g. pneumatic sewage ejectors, pressure switches, and liquid level sensors); and 5) Installing and maintaining electrical and pump control circuits, communication, and wiring systems. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: Federal Wage System Qualifications Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Education Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf. Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below. This announcement uses the Defense Industrial Base, Major Range and Test Facilities direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service. Vacancies filled from this announcement may be filled at any grade level listed. If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed.