<p>Summary</p> <p>The Boiler Plant Operator position is located in the Engineering Service of the VA Medical Center in Memphis, TN and is assigned to the operations, maintenance and repair of the Boiler Operator.</p> <ul> <li>This vacancy announcement was amended to include updated requirements and next step* </li></ul> <p>Help</p> <p>Overview</p> <ul> <li>Accepting applications </li><li>Open & closing dates </li></ul> <p>04/15/2025 to 09/30/2025</p> <ul> <li>Salary </li></ul> <p>$27.41 - $31.94 per hour</p> <ul> <li>Pay scale & grade </li></ul> <p>WG 9</p> <ul> <li>Help </li></ul> <p>Location</p> <p>1 vacancy in the following location:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Memphis, TN 1 vacancy</p> </li><li> <p>Remote job</p> </li></ul> <p>No</p> <ul> <li>Telework eligible </li></ul> <p>No</p> <ul> <li>Travel Required </li></ul> <p>Not required</p> <ul> <li>Relocation expenses reimbursed </li></ul> <p>No</p> <ul> <li>Appointment type </li></ul> <p>Permanent</p> <ul> <li>Work schedule </li></ul> <p>Full-time</p> <ul> <li>Service </li></ul> <p>Competitive</p> <ul> <li>Promotion potential </li></ul> <p>None</p> <ul> <li> <p>Job family (Series)</p> </li><li> <p>5402 Boiler Plant Operating</p> </li><li> <p>Supervisory status</p> </li></ul> <p>No</p> <ul> <li>Security clearance </li></ul> <p>Not Required</p> <ul> <li>Drug test </li></ul> <p>No</p> <ul> <li>Position sensitivity and risk </li></ul> <p>Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk</p> <ul> <li> <p>Trust determination process</p> </li><li> <p>Suitability/Fitness</p> </li><li> <p>Financial disclosure</p> </li></ul> <p>No</p> <ul> <li>Bargaining unit status </li></ul> <p>Yes</p> <ul> <li>Announcement number </li></ul> <p>CBTG-127233838-25-LF</p> <ul> <li>Control number </li></ul> <p>835264800</p> <p>Help</p> <p>This job is open to</p> <ul> <li>The public </li></ul> <p>U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.</p> <ul> <li>Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) </li></ul> <p>Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.</p> <p>Clarification from the agency</p> <p>ALL US CITIZENS This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until September 30, 2025 or until the position is filled. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be April 28, 2025 with subsequent cut-off dates on the 1st of each month. DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation.</p> <p>Help</p> <p>Duties</p> <p>Incumbent is assigned to the operations, maintenance, and repair of the Boiler Plant on rotating shifts. When working night shift, weekends and holidays, incumbent is unsupervised and acts in a decision-making capacity. During this time, incumbent is responsible for insuring that all operational techniques and maintenance procedures are carried out. Also, after regular working hours, weekends, and holidays, incumbent receives emergency trouble calls on all medical center equipment All of the calls that are received must be coordinated with the Environmental Conditioning Plant Operator to see what corrective action can be taken and then incumbent must call Engineering personnel in on overtime to make repairs as necessary. Major duties include, but not limited to:</p> <ul> <li>Possesses knowledge of various boiler plant operations. </li><li>Plans, lays out, sets up, and carries through all boiler plant operations to complete a task. </li><li>Ability to operate boilers, feed water systems, fuel systems, and chemical treatment. </li><li>Skills is assembling, installing, and repairing various boiler plant equipment and machines. </li><li>Performs duties of boiler plant operator on rotating shifts unsupervised. </li><li>Performs as the afterhours call center for emergency trouble calls on all medical center equipment and coordinate with Environmental Conditioning Plant Operator to determine corrective actions needed. </li><li>Operates four large boiler multiple drum water tube boilers with automatic controls. </li><li>Conducts testing of boiler safety devices. </li><li>Shifts boilers from natural gas to fuel oil when required. </li><li>Collects & test boiler water samples, chemically treat boilers based on sample results. </li><li>Performs repairs on valves, such as disassembling, cleaning, re-assembling and packing. </li><li>Operate pumps and maintain pumps. </li><li>Ability to align & secure feed, condensate & steam systems to provide steam to the hospital at the proper operating temperature & pressure. </li><li>Ability to adapt proper instrument to perform assigned work in the boiler plant. </li><li>Has knowledge of boiler plant operations terminology and symbology. </li><li>Knowledge in the proper use of various personal protective equipment required in performing boiler plant operations. </li></ul> <p>Work Schedule: Operate on an 8-hour shift, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and must rotate the different shifts at planned intervals.</p> <p>Position Description Title/PD#: Boiler Plant Operator/PD50100-A</p> <p>Help</p> <p>Requirements</p> <p>Conditions of Employment</p> <ul> <li>You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. </li><li>Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. </li><li>Must be proficient in written and spoken English. </li><li>You may be required to serve a probationary period. </li><li>Subject to background/security investigation. </li><li>Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. </li><li>Must pass pre-employment physical examination. </li><li>Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.</p> <p>EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.</p> <p>SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements:</p> <ul> <li>Dexterity and Safety </li><li>Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair </li><li>Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading) </li><li>Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading) </li><li>Measuring Instruments </li><li>Operation of Equipment/Machinery </li><li>Technical Practices </li></ul> <p>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; religions; 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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.</p> <p>Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.</p> <p>Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Boiler Plant Operator frequently works in confined areas in and around boiler and support equipment. The work requires moderate to strenuous effort and long periods of walking, standing, climbing, bending, and crouching. Operator must be able to lift and carry heavy parts and equipment weighing up to fifty pounds. Must make repairs from ladders, scaffolding and platforms, stretch, bend and crawl through small openings such as 12"X16" elliptical opening.</p> <p>Education</p> <p>There is no educational substitution at this grade level.</p> <p>Additional information</p> <p>Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer (TJO). Please visit the Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP), va.gov/EMPLOYEE/docs/The-Fair-Chance-to-Compete-Act.pdf for more information.</p> <p>The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at https://www.opm.gov/.</p> <p>Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.</p> <p>This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.</p> <p>If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.</p> <p>Read more</p> <ul> <li>Benefits </li></ul> <p>Help</p> <p>A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.</p> <p>Review our benefits</p> <p>Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.</p> <p>How You Will Be Evaluated</p> <p>You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.</p> <p>IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Applicants will be referred in the order in which they were received.</p> <p>Narrative responses are not required at this time. If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview. Your resume and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.</p> <p>The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.</p> <p>For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility requirements, please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitions document.</p> <p>Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.</p> <ul> <li>Benefits </li></ul> <p>Help</p> <p>A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.</p> <p>Review our benefits</p> <p>Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.</p> <ul> <li>Required Documents </li></ul> <p>As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.</p> <p>Documents Accepted:</p> <ul> <li>Cover Letter </li><li>DD-214/ Statement of Service </li><li>Disability Letter (Schedule A) </li><li>Disability Letter (VA) </li><li>License </li><li>PCS Orders </li><li>Performance Appraisal </li><li>Professional Certification </li><li>Resume </li><li>Separation Notice (RIF) </li><li>SF-15 </li><li>SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action </li><li>Transcript </li></ul> <p>Documents Required:</p> <ul> <li>Resume </li></ul> <p>Please review the above list(s) to ensure you have included all necessary documents required for your application.Not every applicant will require the same documents, therefore it is the applicants responsibility to ensure that their application package includes all necessary documents to determine qualifications and eligibility for appointment, such as a copy of your SF-50, transcript, ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees).You will not be contacted for additional information. Applicants will be deemed ineligible if supporting documentation is not submitted.</p> <p>Veterans' Preference: Since the Direct-Hire Recruitment Authority is being used, traditional Veterans' Preference rules do not apply. Qualified veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position.</p> <p>Applications are accepted online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.</p> <ul> <li>How to Apply </li></ul> <p>All applicants are encouraged to apply online.</p> <p>To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/30/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12723838.</p> <ol> <li> <p>To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.</p> </li><li> <p>Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.</p> </li></ol> <p>NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.</p> <p>To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.</p> <p>Agency contact information</p> <p>Lewis Forester</p> <p>Phone 407-669-8072 Email lewis.forester@va.gov</p> <p>Address Memphis VA Medical Center</p> <p>1030 Jefferson Avenue</p> <p>Memphis, TN 38104</p> <p>US</p> <p>Next steps</p> <p>Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.</p> <p>You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.</p> <p>NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.</p> <ul> <li>Fair and Transparent </li></ul> <p>The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.</p> <ul> <li>Criminal history inquiries </li><li>Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy </li><li>Financial suitability </li><li>New employee probationary period </li><li>Privacy Act </li><li>Reasonable accommodation policy </li><li>Selective Service </li><li>Signature and false statements </li><li>Social security number request </li></ul> <p>Help</p> <p>Required Documents</p> <p>Documents Accepted:</p> <ul> <li>Cover Letter </li><li>DD-214/ Statement of Service </li><li>Disability Letter (Schedule A) </li><li>Disability Letter (VA) </li><li>License </li><li>PCS Orders </li><li>Performance Appraisal </li><li>Professional Certification </li><li>Resume </li><li>Separation Notice (RIF) </li><li>SF-15 </li><li>SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action </li><li>Transcript </li></ul> <p>Documents Required:</p> <ul> <li>Resume </li></ul> <p>Please review the above list(s) to ensure you have included all necessary documents required for your application.Not every applicant will require the same documents, therefore it is the applicants responsibility to ensure that their application package includes all necessary documents to determine qualifications and eligibility for appointment, such as a copy of your SF-50, transcript, ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees).You will not be contacted for additional information. Applicants will be deemed ineligible if supporting documentation is not submitted.</p> <p>Veterans' Preference: Since the Direct-Hire Recruitment Authority is being used, traditional Veterans' Preference rules do not apply. Qualified veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position.</p> <p>Applications are accepted online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.</p> <p>Help</p> <p>How to Apply</p> <p>All applicants are encouraged to apply online.</p> <p>To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/30/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12723838.</p> <ol> <li> <p>To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.</p> </li><li> <p>Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.</p> </li></ol> <p>NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.</p> <p>To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.</p> <p>Read more</p> <p>Agency contact information</p> <p>Lewis Forester</p> <p>Phone 407-669-8072 Email lewis.forester@va.gov</p> <p>Address Memphis VA Medical Center</p> <p>1030 Jefferson Avenue</p> <p>Memphis, TN 38104</p> <p>US</p> <p>Next steps</p> <p>Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.</p> <p>You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.</p> <p>NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.</p> <p>Read more</p> <p>Fair & Transparent</p> <p>The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.</p> <ul> <li>Criminal history inquiries </li><li>Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy </li><li>Financial suitability </li><li>New employee probationary period </li><li>Privacy Act </li><li>Reasonable accommodation policy </li><li>Selective Service </li><li>Signature and false statements </li><li>Social security number request </li></ul> <p>Print</p> <p>Share</p> <ul> <li>Email </li><li>Facebook </li><li>LinkedIn </li><li>Twitter </li></ul> <p>Help</p> <p>Overview</p> <ul> <li>Accepting applications </li><li>Open & closing dates </li></ul> <p>04/15/2025 to 09/30/2025</p> <ul> <li>Salary </li></ul> <p>$27.41 - $31.94 per hour</p> <ul> <li>Pay scale & grade </li></ul> <p>WG 9</p> <ul> <li>Location </li></ul> <p>1 vacancy in the following location:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Memphis, TN 1 vacancy</p> </li><li> <p>Remote job</p> </li></ul> <p>No</p> <ul> <li>Telework eligible </li></ul> <p>No</p> <ul> <li>Travel Required </li></ul> <p>Not required</p> <ul> <li>Relocation expenses reimbursed </li></ul> <p>No</p> <ul> <li>Appointment type </li></ul> <p>Permanent</p> <ul> <li>Work schedule </li></ul> <p>Full-time</p> <ul> <li>Service </li></ul> <p>Competitive</p> <ul> <li>Promotion potential </li></ul> <p>None</p> <ul> <li> <p>Job family (Series)</p> </li><li> <p>5402 Boiler Plant Operating</p> </li><li> <p>Supervisory status</p> </li></ul> <p>No</p> <ul> <li>Security clearance </li></ul> <p>Not Required</p> <ul> <li>Drug test </li></ul> <p>No</p> <ul> <li>Position sensitivity and risk </li></ul> <p>Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk</p> <ul> <li> <p>Trust determination process</p> </li><li> <p>Suitability/Fitness</p> </li><li> <p>Financial disclosure</p> </li></ul> <p>No</p> <ul> <li>Bargaining unit status </li></ul> <p>Yes</p> <ul> <li>Announcement number </li></ul> <p>CBTG-127233838-25-LF</p> <ul> <li>Control number </li></ul> <p>835264800</p> <p>This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/835264800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.</p>