Job Listing: Boiler Plant Worker

Duty Locations

 2 vacancies - Malmstrom AFB, MT

The mission of the United States Air Force is to deliver sovereign options for the defense of the United States of America and its global interests -- to fly and fight in Air, Space, and Cyberspace.    

To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Reach and Power. That vision orbits around three core competencies: Developing Airmen, Technology-to-Warfighting and Integrating Operations. Core competencies and distinctive capabilities are based on a shared commitment to three core values -- integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.

Major Duties

The primary purpose of this position is to assist in the operation of maintaining power boilers that produce steam and to perform routine preventive maintenance and various minor operational repairs on them.  Assist with starting, operating, adjusting, and stopping of power boilers fueled by coal, and auxiliary pollutions control and other equipment in a steam boiler plant.  Operates ash removal system and coal bunker loading equipment.  Perform various minor operational repairs and routine preventive maintenance on boiler, auxiliary, and pollution control equipment.  Oils and greases moving parts, packs valves and pumps, cleans oil strainers, and performs other routine operational maintenance.  Collects water samples and tests feed water, boiler water, and condensate using standard chemical tests; assists boiler plant operators in determining appropriate treatment to control corrosion and chemical concentrations; assists in removing impurities and entrapped gases; and stabilizing fluctuating water conditions.   

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes both of the following:

1.       Your responses to the Qualifications Questionnaire, and

2.       Your résumé and any other documents specified in the Required Documents section of this job announcement.

 Use Application Manager for convenience and quickest processing. Track your progress to a Complete Application Package using the My Application Packages checklist and status displays in Application Manager. Your Application Package status must be Complete by 11:59PM Eastern Time on  Monday, June 30, 2008 .  

Option A:   Application Manager

To begin, choose one of these options:

·          If your résumé is going to come from the USAJOBS Resume Builder, begin the process by clicking the Apply Online button near the bottom of this page. Your résumé will be attached only to the Application Package you complete and submit immediately after you click the Apply Online button for this job announcement, not to any Application Packages you may already have created.

·          If your résumé is going to be one you prepared outside of USAJOBS Résumé Builder, click this link to begin the process:  TAG:Online Questionnaire.

 

If you are faxing any documents, always use the official cover sheet which you may print using this link, :  http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf . The fax number is 478-757-3144

 

To return to Application Manager at any time, use whichever link you used to begin as described above, or simply go to https://ApplicationManager.org. If you are experiencing difficulty accessing Application Manager you may send an email to ApplicationManagerHelpDesk@opm.gov or visit the following web-site http://eshelp.opm.gov/robo/projects/appman001/getting_more_help.htm.

  

Option B:   Paper Qualifications Questionnaire

If it is not possible for you to use Application Manager, you can write your answers on paper.   Follow these steps:

1.       Print a copy of this job announcement so you can read the questions offline.

2.       Obtain and print a copy of the OPM Form 1203-FX, which you will use to provide your answers. You can obtain the form at this URL http://www.opm.gov/Forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf or by calling USAJOBS by Phone at (703) 724-1850; after the introduction, press 1, and listen for instructions.

3.       You may submit the Form 1203-FX, resume, and any supporting documents by fax.

·          By Fax: If you are faxing a Form 1203-FX, do not use a separate cover sheet. Simply make sure the Form 1203-FX is on top of any other documents you are faxing. If you are faxing any documents without the Form 1203-FX on top, always use the official cover sheet which is here -- http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf -- and be sure to fill it out completely and clearly.   The fax number is 1-478-757-3144.   Feed all documents into your fax machine top first so that we receive them right-side up.

 Instructions for completing the paper Qualifications Questionnaire:  

If you are applying to this announcement by completing the OPM 1203-FX form instead of using the Online Qualifications Questionnaire method, you will need to print the vacancy announcement and refer to it as you answer the questions. You may omit any optional information; however, you must provide responses to all required questions. Be sure to double check your application before submission.  You are encouraged to complete the Qualifications Questionnaire and submit your documentation using the online method since it is the most efficient way to process your application . The method that we highly recommend is outlined under "OPTION A."    Social Security Number

Enter your Social Security Number in the space indicated.

Your Social Security Number is requested under the authority of Executive Order 9397 to uniquely identify your records from those of other applicants who may have the same name. Failure to provide your Social Security Number on your application materials will result in your application not being processed.

Vacancy Identification Number

The Vacancy Identification Number is: PA196580

1. Title of Job

Boiler Plant Worker

2. Biographic Data

3. E-Mail Address

Applicants will only be notified of their rating electronically. In order to receive your Notice of Rating, you must apply using Option A, Application Manager.  

 

4. Work Information

5. Employment Availability

6. Citizenship

Are you a citizen of the United States?
7. Background Information

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.

8. Other Information

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.

9. Languages

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.

10. Lowest Grade

If not already selected, please indicate your lowest acceptable pay plan, grade level, or pay band:

08
11. Miscellaneous Information

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.

12. Special Knowledge

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.

13. Test Location

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.

14. Veteran Preference Claim

15. Dates of Active Duty - Military Service

These dates are required if you have claimed Veterans' Preference unless you have claimed derived Preference (i.e., widows, spouse, etc.)

Please use this format: (MM/DD/YYYY)

16. Availability Date

If other than immediate, please indicate the date that you are available to begin working: (MM/DD/YYYY)

17. Service Computation Date

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.

18. Other Date Information

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.

19. Job Preference

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.

20. Occupational Specialties

The occupational specialty will be selected for you if there is only one, otherwise, select/enter at least one occupational specialty code for this position.
The specialty code for this position is:

001 Boiler Plant Worker
21. Geographic Availability

The geographic location code will be selected for you if there is only one, otherwise, select/enter at least one geographic location in which you are interested and will accept employment.
The location code for this position is:

0369 Malmstrom AFB, MT
22. Transition Assistance Plan

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.

23. Job Related Experience

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.

24. Personal Background Information

If you would like to claim Military Spouse Preference, please select the appropriate category for your sponsor and your relationship to them. 

001 Sponsor Category: Active duty002 Sponsor Category:DoD Civilian (Hired Outside the local area)003 Sponsor Catefory:DoD Civilian (Hired locally)004 Sponsor Category: Contractor Employed US Citizen005 Sponsor Category: None of the above006 Relationship: Spouse007 Relationship: Child008 Relationship: Self009 Relationship: None of the above

If you selected "None of the Above" for Relationship to Sponsor, please specify your relationship to the sponsor:

25. Occupational/Assessment Questions:

Indicate your ability to perform boiler plant operator duties without more than normal supervision.

1. From the descriptions below, select the letter corresponding to the statement that most clearly and accurately describes your highest level of experience

A. I do not have vocational training or experience as a Boiler Plant Worker.
B. I have only completed vocational training as a Boiler Plant Worker. Training consisted of instruction on operating power plant boilers that produce steam or high temperature hot water and performing preventive maintenance and various operational repairs.
C. I have limited experience performing the work of a Boiler Plant Worker. In power plant boilers that produce steam or high temperature hot water and performing preventive maintenance and various operational repairs.
D. I have experience performing the work of a Boiler Plant Worker under normal supervision. I am experienced in operating power plant boilers that produce steam or high temperature hot water and performing preventive maintenance and various operational repairs.
E. I independently perform the full range of duties of a Boiler Plant Worker. Because of my expertise, I am often consulted by other workers and train and/or guide lower graded/lesser experienced employees in the operations of power plant boilers that produce steam or high temperature hot water and performing preventive maintenance and various operational repairs.

For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item.

A- I know little or nothing about this.
B- I have had study or training in this.
C- I have used my knowledge or ability, but I have been closely supervised.
D- I have used my knowledge or ability on my own, under normal supervision.
E- I am consulted by other journeypersons in difficult situations, or I am
called on to do unusually difficult jobs.

2. Assist in performing various operational repairs and preventive maintenance on boiler, auxiliary, and pollution control equipment.

3. Clean burners, oil and grease moving parts, packs, valves and pumps, cleans oil strainers, and performs other routine operational maintenance.

4. Locate and repair limited electrical problems in oil burner controls, safety devices, and other equipment.

5. Start, operate, adjust, and stop single or multiple fuel power boilers fueled by coal, oil, refuse-derived-fuel (RDF), wood, or a combination of these fuels.

6. Operate and control auxiliary pollution control equipment requiring continuous attention to monitor efficiency and control formation of pollutants.

7. Assist in operating a variety of auxiliary equipment such as: pumps, water heaters, fans, and deaerating equipment.

8. Maintain constant observation of flow meters and charts to determine how much steam is being produced.

9. Collect water samples and test feed water, boiler water, and condensate using standard chemical tests.

10. Determine appropriate treatment to control corrosion and chemical concentrations.

11. Remove impurities and entrapped gases and stabilize fluctuating water conditions.

Submitting Documents

If you upload your documents using Application Manager, DO NOT FAX the same documents. To verify uploaded documents have been processed, please wait one hour to ensure they have cleared the virus scan. You can verify that your uploaded documents are attached to your application by checking the Details tab of your Application Manager account https://applicationmanager.org for this vacancy announcement. Your documents will display under the Details tab in the Document area.  

Faxed documents will take 2-3 business days to process. To fax documents, you MUST use the special cover page. Print the pre-populated cover page on the upload documents screen of Application Manager. Or, you may click this link http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf to print a copy of the cover page. When faxing documents, follow the procedures outlined below.     

Include the 8-character Vacancy Identification Number TAG:VacancyID
Provide your Social Security Number and full name in the spaces provided or we will not be able to associate your document(s) with the rest of your application.
You may submit multiple documents for the same vacancy announcement using one cover page.
Fax your cover page and documents to 1-478-757-3144.

 Faxed documents submitted with missing information will not be processed. The following will prevent your documents from being processed:    

Not using the special cover page mentioned above.
Missing, incomplete, or invalid Vacancy Identification Number
Missing or incomplete Social Security Number or name

 Note: If you have documents in your Application Manager account from a previous vacancy announcement they can be opened, copied and saved then reused as an upload file for this vacancy. Uploading your documents will speed the processing of your application for this announcement.

Required Documents:

For this job announcement the following documents are required:   

Resume
Online Application (Questionnaire)
Veterans Preference Documentation - DD-214 which includes record of service, type of separation, and character of service: or Statement of Service or VA Disability Letter dated 01 January 1992 or later
VA Letter and SF 15 if claiming 10-Point Veterans’ Preference  (http://www.opm.gov/forms/word/sf15.doc)

If you are faxing any documents, always use the official cover sheet which you may print using this link, http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf . The fax number is 478-757-3144.

 

Your resume, curriculum vitae, or any other written format you choose to describe your job-related qualifications can be submitted electronically through the Application Manager.  Electronic submission is the quickest and easiest option. Please ensure that all submitted documents contain your full name, address, phone number and at least your last four digits of your social security number.

If you are unable to submit the documents electronically, you may fax your documents. Please see the "How to Apply" section for more information on fax options. 

COMPLETE APPLICATIONS, INCLUDING ALL ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION, MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59PM EASTERN STANDARD TIME ON THE CLOSING DATE OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT, Monday, June 30, 2008

Contact Information:
AFPC DEO

Phone: (800)616-3775

Fax: (478)757-3144

Email: recruitment.center@randolph.af.mil


Or write:
Malmstrom AFB MT
DO NOT WRITE OR MAIL APPLICATION
SEE INSTRUCTIONS UNDER HOW TO APPLY TAB
PLEASE FAX, TX 78150

Fax: (478)757-3144


What To Expect Next:

Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made you will be notified of your rating and or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted.