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 serve as a ELECTRIC POWER CONTROLLER in the POWER PLANT (N4) DEPARTMENT of the NAVAL COMPUTER AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS AREA MASTER STATION ATLANTIC DETACHMENT (NAVCOMTELSTA) located in CUTLER, ME. You will inspect, start, make operating adjustments, and secure diesel engines and related auxiliaries such as oil fired boilers, residual fuel transfer systems, electrical distribution systems, lube oil purifiers, and high pressure air systems. You will take readings and monitor all engine gauges and meters for proper performance, compare with required performance, and make necessary adjustments. You will analyze operation of equipment to determine if equipment is in satisfactory operating condition and make substitution of equipment as required, and perform other duties as assigned. You will supervise the Industrial Equipment Repairer assigned to the same shift. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify for the position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your knowledge, skills and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to submit a thorough resume that directly relates to this position. 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: THE ABILITY TO WORK WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION such as: Experience applying a basic knowledge of or experience in the operation and maintenance of diesel electric generating equipment, electric distribution systems, oil-fired generating equipment, residual fuel storage, transmission, and treatment, and miscellaneous auxiliary equipment. Experience using all @types of hand tools required for making mechanical adjustments to equipment. Experience interpreting working drawings from sketches to blueprints for a complex diesel electric power generating plant. Experience detecting faulty operation of all power plant equipment, and taking corrective action to prevent hazards to the operational ability of the facility. Experience coordinating the work of other employees, and possessing a working knowledge of a complex power generating plant. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/classifying-federal-wage-system-positions/standards/5400/fws5407.pdf 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 announcement uses the Certain Personnel of the DoD direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. The position often requires irregular hours. The incumbent must be able to work both indoors and outside for long periods under emergency conditions and to climb and work in crowded spaces. The incumbent will be exposed to the hazards attendant to a radio station operating on a very-high powered, very-low-frequency transmitting facility and the hazards related to large diesel engines, electrical power generation, steam, and high pressure air systems. The incumbent is subject to the high noise level associated with large diesel electric generating equipment. Outside working conditions will vary as normally expected for regions of northeastern Maine. 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.
