Summary Serves as a Utility Systems Repairer-Operator for the USDA, Animal Plant and Health Inspection Services (APHIS), Wildlife Services (WS), National Wildlife Research Center (NWRC). This position is on-site and is supervised by the NWRC Facilities Manager. Responsibilities The duties may include, but are not limited to: Serves as lead on various non-standard industrial tasks in connection with the repair and operation of utilities for a variety of large and complex federal buildings or facilities. Performs various checks, tests, adjustments and troubleshooting tasks to determine the need of repair and operational work. Plans, lays out, sets up and completed specified tasks using equipment of the trade, blueprints, sketches, oral instructions and other specifications. Recognizes faulty equipment, install and maintain heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system including all air handlers, Variable Air Volume (VAV) boxes, supply and exhaust fans, boilers, pumps, and control systems. Performs complex repairs on the utility system for optimum efficiency and safety. programs, repairs and monitors Johnson Controls Building Automation System (BAS). Maintains building environment with adequate lighting, heating, cooling, and air flow for both human and animal occupants per study requirements or at the request of tenants. Keeps records of equipment run logs, work orders and preventative maintenance performed utilizing automated system. Works with Safety Officer in order to ensure all State, Local, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety regulations are met in workplace. Mentors apprentice and journey level utility systems repairer-operators and provides on the job training. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. To qualify, you must show you have had training and experience of sufficient scope and quality to provide you with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Your answers to the vacancy specific questions must be supported by the work experience in your resume. For example, if you respond in the affirmative when questioned whether you have experience operating boilers, your resume must include this experience, mindful that experience may not be inferred by job title. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education This position does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional Information Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Reemployment Priority List (RPL): Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP or RPL eligible. To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP candidates must be rated and determined to be well qualified (or above) based on an evaluation of the competencies listed in the How You Will Be Evaluated section. When assessed through a score-based category rating method, CTAP applicants must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100. First time hires to the federal government normally start at the lowest rate of the salary range for the grade selected. Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid. Any travel, transportation, and relocation expense associated with reporting for duty will be the responsibility of the selected employee. Worksite Information: This position may be eligible to telework up to four days per week, based upon the duties of the position. This position may also be eligible for flexible work arrangements as determined by agency policy and any applicable collective bargaining agreements. Additional information regarding ad hoc, occasional, or reoccurring telework may be obtained at a later time from the hiring manager or program during the hiring process.