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See QUALIFICATIONS for information about this position.
YOUR RESUME MUST SPECIFICALLY ADDRESS THE SCREEN OUT AND JOB ELEMENTS FOR THIS POSITION.
USROs maintain, fabricate, install, repair, troubleshoot, operate and modify HVAC systems across large multi-floor agency facilities. Work encompasses numerous HVAC systems such as boiler and chiller equipment, high- and low-pressure steam systems, water treatment systems and auxiliaries.
See DUTIES for additional responsibilities of this position.
11/04/2024 to 11/15/2024
$32.63 - $38.19 per hour
WG 11
3 vacancies in the following location:
No
No
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-time - Fixed or Fixed Rotating Shift / See additional information under CONDITIONS OF POSITION below
Competitive
None
No
No
No
SH12595481
817207000
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Vacancy is open to all US Citizens. This position is not authorized to be filled virtually or through outstationing. The Official Duty Station (ODS) for this position is SSA Headquarters in Woodlawn, Maryland.
This position does not have an educational requirement but requires certification in in Universal Chlorofluorocarbons (CFC) and training in proper refrigerant usage and reclamation processes.
If you have such certification, please include a copy of your certificate with your supporting documents.
If you successfully completed other training relevant to this trade and want to have it considered as part of your evaluation, list that training on your resume rather than uploading certificates you received.
Additional selections may be made for this vacancy six months from the closing date of this announcement.
If you are a male born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov.
If you are a federal contractor, do not identify yourself as a federal employee.
OTHER NOTES:
See QUALIFICATIONS for information on qualifying for this position.
See REQUIRED DOCUMENTS and HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED for information on applying for this position.
Your resume must address the Screen Out and Job Elements.
This is a bargaining unit position represented by AFGE.
This is an emergency / mission-critical position. You may be called to work after-hours, on weekends and holidays.
Position is on a full time, fixed or fixed-rotating shift; Alternate Work Schedules (AWS) and telework are not authorized for this position.
This position is not authorized to be filled virtually or through outstationing; the Official Duty Station (ODS) is SSA Headquarters in Woodlawn, Maryland.
Relocation expenses will not be paid; salary will be set in accordance with local pay provisions.
Successful performance of work in this position and adherence to conditions of this position will be assessed during the 1-year probationary period served that may be served by new appointees (e.g., new to SSA and/or new to this series).
Location of position:
SSA-HQ / Woodlawn, Maryland
Office of Facilities and Logistics Management (OFLM)
Office of Buildings Management (OBM)
Division of Data Center Facilities Operations (DDCFO)
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
(1) Eligible applicants will receive a score based on your responses to the Screen Out and Job Element questions in the online questionnaire.
Preview questions here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12595481
(2) Using that score, you will be placed into one of three Category Rating groups:
-- Best Qualified: candidates who demonstrate a high level of knowledge, skills, and abilities
-- Well Qualified: candidates who demonstrate a satisfactory level of knowledge, skills, and abilities
-- Qualified: candidates who demonstrate a minimum level of knowledge, skills, and abilities
Veterans' Preference points are considered during this part of the evaluation.
(3) If you are among the highest-ranking applicants based on your score, your resume will be reviewed by HR to determine if you demonstrate the Screen Out and Job Elements for this position.
Information not specifically stated in your resume cannot be assumed. Information copied or restated from the announcement or rating criteria will not be considered. If this occurs, you may be found ineligible.
It is not sufficient to make claims in the questionnaire that are not supported in your resume.
Affirmative responses to the eligibility questions and experience in the online questionnaire are subject to verification.
(4) The highest-ranked applicants who demonstrate the Screen Out and Job Elements for this position will be referred to the hiring manager following Priority Selection procedures and applicable documents will be forwarded for further review. (See Priority Selection below.)
Your description of your knowledge, skills and abilities is subject to verification by the selecting official. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation or to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed ability.
PRIORITY SELECTION:
Well-qualified ICTAPapplicants will receive first consideration ONLY IF appropriate supporting documents are provided (see Career Transition Guide AND the Required Documents section).
Qualified Veterans' Preference eligibles will be placed ahead of others in the category for which they are ranked.
Qualified preference-eligibles who demonstrate a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent will be placed in the Best Qualified category.
See Required Documents for information on how to support these claims.
Resume -- all applicants (SSA employees may use SSA-45)
Certification - all applicants (see below)
SF-50 - recommended forall current and former federal employees -- read requirements below
Veterans' documents - if claimed
ICTAP documents - if claimed
Military Spouse documents - if claimed
DOCUMENTS PREVIOUSLY UPLOADED TO YOUR USAJOBS ACCOUNT MAY BE OUTDATED AND CAN CAUSE YOU TO LOSE CONSIDERATION.
RESUME -- See QUALIFICATIONS for information on what your resume must demonstrate.
Clearly describe duties you perform that meet the Screen Out and Job Elements for this position.
Do not simply list projects on which you worked or describe experience in terms of accomplishments or achievements.
Include employer name, job title, work-schedule (full-time or number of hours per week), full start/stop dates (month/day/year) for each position and (if your position is or was federal) your federal pay scale and grade.
If you no longer hold a position, it must show an ending date.
Information copied or restated from the vacancy announcement or rating criteria will not be considered. If this occurs, you may be found ineligible.
CERTIFICATION in Universal Chlorofluorocarbons (CFC) -- if you are certified in any of the following, please upload a copy of your certification:
A. Type 1 EPA Refrigerant Certificate (allows the technician to repair and maintain small appliances)
B. Type 2 EPA Refrigerant Certificate (allows the technician to work on appliances with high-pressure systems)
C. Type 3 EPA Refrigerant Certificate (allows the technician to work on appliances with low-pressure systems)
D. Stationary Engineers Certificate or HVAC Maintenance Technician Certificate (allows the technician to monitor and control the operation of boilers, chillers, condensers and other machinery used in these temperature control systems)
If you are not yet certified, but are able to obtain one of these certifications, indicate that information in the questionnaire. You will be able to provide a copy of your certification at a later date.
SF-50 --recommended for all current and former federal employees
VETERANS' DOCUMENTS - submit DD-214 / Member 4 copy showing Dates of Service and Character of Service. This information must be provided to establish veterans' preference. (*See below if still on active duty.)
For 10-point preference based on a service-connected disability, you must also submit SF-15 (Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference) and documents specified on the reverse of the SF-15.
For derived preference submit SF-15 and documents specified on the reverse of the SF-15.
*Current active-duty military claiming preference under Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act -- submit certification that you will be discharged under honorable conditions within 120 days of the certification date. Your letter must be signed by or under direction of the appropriate personnel office, unit commander or higher headquarters. Certifications must be on official letterhead from appropriate military branch and must include dates of service, expected discharge date. type of discharge, character of service, rank, and date when terminal leave begins. Since service after Aug 31, 2010, is generally not qualifying for preference, include any qualifying campaign or expeditionary medals you received.
CTAP (Career Transition Assistance Plan) - currently no is eligible for CTAP.
ICTAP (Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan) - for competitive service employees in the local commuting area displaced from other federal agencies.
ICTAP-eligibles must provide:
-- written notice of eligibility or copy of separation SF-50 (Notice of Personnel Action) and
-- most recent performance rating of at least "fully successful" (Level III) or equivalent
For more information see http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp.
Preference will be granted based on the documents received.
MILITARY SPOUSES -- see USAJOBS Help Center | Military Spouses -- submit marriage certificate and proof that your spouse is still an active-duty member of the military or is 100% disabled and unemployable.
(1) Click APPLY to create a USAJobs Account or log into your existing account.
(2) Confirm that your USAJobs Biographic Information is correct.
(3) Follow prompts to complete the questionnaire and upload required documents.
(4) Click Submit My Answers at the end of the process.
(5) "View/Print My Answers" to confirm you have answered every question as intended AND
(6) print a copy of the announcement for your reference if you are called for an interview (optional)
READ "NEXT STEPS" FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION.
Applications must be received by 11:59 pm (EST) November 15, 2024 and must include:
(1) responses to online questionnaire
(2) uploaded resume (see Qualifications)
(3) uploaded certification (see Qualifications)
(4) uploaded supporting documents, if applicable (SF-50, DD-214, VA Letter, RIF Letter, marriage certificate, spouse's military orders, etc)
SEE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
The questionnaire takes about 15 minutes. Answer all questions and follow instructions. Your score will be based on your responses. Errors or omissions may affect your overall evaluation.
We cannot accept documents submitted via email, fax, or standard mail, but you may email inquiries about the position or How to Apply PRIOR TO the closing of the announcement.
Individuals with hearing or speech disabilities may use the listed email or 7-1-1 for TTY-based Telecommunications Relay Services to call the listed phone number. Additional Telecommunications Relay Services options are available in each state: https://www.fcc.gov/general/trs-state-and-territories
Notice Concerning Materially False, Fictitious or Fraudulent Statements --Anything you claim in the occupational questionnaire or your resume is subject to verification. By submitting your application, you are certifying that any statements you make are true, complete and correct to the best of your knowledge and belief and are made in good faith. Materially false, fictitious or fraudulent statements or representations are subject to disciplinary action.
Incorrect information in your USAJobs Account means you may not receive important emails pertaining to this announcement. SSA/HR is not responsible if outdated information in your USAJobs Account causes you to miss emailed notifications or job offers.
No matter what information is provided on your resume, HR and USAStaffing can only contact you using the information in your USAJobs Account. Your Biographic Information for this vacancy cannot be changed once your application has been submitted.
If you applied correctly and provided a valid email address in your Biographic Information, you will receive an Acknowledgement of Occupational Questionnaire. This is not an indication that your application is complete. Follow the instructions in the "How to Apply" and "Required Documents" sections to ensure that you submit a complete application.
HR cannot provide copies of announcements or application documents to you.
You are responsible for verifying that your application is complete, and your documents have been properly submitted.
After applications are evaluated, a Best Qualified List will be issued and you will be notified of your status (e.g., highly qualified and referred to the selecting official; qualified but not referred; or ineligible).
INTERVIEWS may or may not be conducted, but if an interview is desired, it will be scheduled by the hiring office and a representative from that office will contact you directly.
HR will not have information pertaining to the scheduling of interviews and cannot provide feedback pertaining to completed interviews.
For a status of your application, go to your USAJobs account. Select Application Status then More Information to see if updates are available.
Updates will not be available during the interview/selection process, which may take up to 90 days.
After selections have been completed, final notices will be sent to applicants who were referred to the selecting official. Applicants who are not referred will not receive a final notice.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/817207000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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