HVAC MECHANIC LEADER

Duties

-Serve as the element's Refrigerant and Preventive Maintenance Manager and perform work and lead employees assigned to the 99 CES/CEOIH Element in accomplishing trades and labor work of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning/Refrigeration and Control Systems.

-Serves as work leader primarily to military HVAC technicians but may be required at times to lead and direct civilian HVAC technicians as well.

-Troubleshoots HVAC/R systems with complex problems and extensive repairs requiring judgment to locate malfunctions.

-Plans maintenance and repairs to a variety of complex heating boilers and/or heating systems, single and multiple fuel power boilers, and associated auxiliary and pollution control equipment.

-Leads maintenance and repair of large commercial and industrial ventilation, refrigeration, air conditioning (AC), and cooling systems with complex problems and extensive repairs.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• PCS will NOT be paid
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Recall to duty, shift work and emergency overtime may be required.
• The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license is required for the position. Position requires CFC/NCFC Certification (universal) as required by 40 CFR Part 82, Subpart F., EPA.
• Position requires Certified Refrigerant Compliance Manager Certification through the National Registry of Environmental Engineers.
• Position requires the ability to discern colors, contrast, and depth. Position contains physical requirements; a pre-employment physical is required. This position is designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP).
• As a mandatory requirement the incumbent is to (a) refrain from the use of illegal drugs and (b) if required, submit to urinalysis testing. The selectee must sign a statement acknowledging.
• Will be required to train/guide lower graded (or other trades) military/civilian employees.
• May work with hazardous materials such as asbestos or accumulated waste. Employees will be required to wear protective clothing and gear on these occasions.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• IT Security+ Certification is a condition of employment. The incumbent must achieve the appropriate IT Security+ Certification within one (1) year of assignment to these duties.
• Failure to receive the proper IT Security+ Certification may result in removal from this position.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the Industrial Equipment Maintenance Family. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and 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 the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

The screen out element for this position is the Ability to lead/supervise.

JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

1. Knowledge of a wide range of principles, processes, and techniques of HVAC and Control Systems to include the principles and theories of all Refrigeration Cycles, Machine Technologies, Psychrometrics, Air Balancing, Hydronic Balancing, The Laws of Thermodynamics, Mechanical, Electrical and Combustion Theory, properties of several refrigerants and Industrial Water Treatment. Knowledge of personnel management policies, practices, and procedures, including sexual harassment and Equal Employment Opportunity/Equal Employment Treatment.

2. Knowledge of Direct Digital Control (DDC), Pneumatic, Electronic and electro/mechanical control system's programming/calibrating, architecture, sensory inputs, controllers and controlled devices. Knowledge of the use and maintenance of hand and power tools, equipment, and precision measuring and/or test instruments common to HVAC and Control Systems. Knowledge of security and safety practices and procedures.

3. Knowledge and skill in installing, maintaining, dismantling, repairing, and reassembling HVAC/R systems and associated systems and equipment sufficient to isolate and resolve problems affecting efficiency.

4. Ability to read and to interpret complex electrical and control schematics, diagrams, blueprints, sketches, and technical specifications, mechanical drawings, operating manuals, or special facility procedures to be followed during emergencies, equipment failures, or system malfunctions.

5. Ability to plan and organize work assignments to include determining resources required to accomplish mission sufficient to evaluate work methods and improve them by developing improvements or alternative processes. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that 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 job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click for more information.

120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected, and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.

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