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Boiler Plant Operator

The Boiler Plant Operator position is located in the Maintenance and Operations Section, TVHS Facilities Management Service. The incumbent receives little or no detailed instructions in the performance of assigned tasks. The Boiler Plant Operator is one of a group of operators who operate on an 8-hour shift, twenty-four hours per day, seven days per week and must rotate the different shifts at planned intervals. Recruitment/relocation incentive may be offered to highly qualified candidates.

The Boiler Plant Operator's position is in the Boiler Plant of the Maintenance and Operations Section, TVHS Facilities Management Service. The Boiler Plant Operator receives little or no detailed instructions in the performance of assigned tasks. The Boiler Plant Operator is one of a group of operators who operate on an 8-hour shift, twenty-four hours per day, seven days per week and must rotate the different shifts at planned intervals. As the Boiler Plant Operator, the incumbent's duties will include but are not limited to:

• Incumbent is responsible to obtain and test feedwater, boiler water and condensate using appropriate test procedures.
• Incumbent is responsible for preparing and adding chemicals to the boiler feed water in order to control chemical concentrations, remove impurities and entrapped gases.
• The boiler operator must be able to manually bottom-blow the boilers to keep the boilers free of sludge.
• Incumbent is required to make hourly inspections of all operating equipment and record all findings.
• Must be alert to pre-alarm and alarm conditions to respond accordingly to prevent damage to systems which serve critical patient care.
• Adjusts, monitors, and repairs steam operated hot water heaters.
• Required to test and monitor exhaust gases using the absorption or electronic method which gives readings for CO, CO-2 and O-2.
• Responsible for monitoring the operation of systems such as the central vacuum system, emergency water system, and diesel oil storage tanks.
• Check and record hourly readings of gauges, thermometers, oil levels on equipment in their work area.
• Responds to fire emergencies as needed to reset the master fire alarm panels and assist A/C Equipment operators with fire emergencies.
• Interpret drawing, specifications, schematics, operator and parts manuals.
• Maintains plant cleanliness which includes painting of equipment and systems as assigned.

You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job. Subject to a background/suitability investigation. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. A complete application package; including Resume, Transcripts, etc. is required. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 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.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. 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).

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.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. 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.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. 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.

VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) is an integrated tertiary health care system comprised of two hospitals, the Alvin C. York VA Medical Center in Murfreesboro and the Nashville VA Medical Center, as well as 21 outpatient clinics located in middle Tennessee and southern Kentucky. TVHS provides ambulatory care, primary care, and secondary care in acute medicine and surgery, specialized tertiary care, transplant services, spinal cord injury outpatient care, and a full range of extended care and mental health services. More than 146,000 Veterans in middle Tennessee, southern Kentucky, and northern Georgia trust VA TVHS for their health care needs. TVHS is the seventh largest VA medical center system in the nation serving roughly 75 counties with robust research and development, health care innovation, and more. Middle Tennessee offers an abundance of entertainment such as historic music venues, NFL Titans and NHL Predators, recreational activities, and natural sceneries ideal for any individual. Additionally, Tennessee does not have state taxes making the area more attractive to high-quality candidates.

Direct Hire Authority: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation.

Agency contact information:

Jason Beverung

Phone: 423-926-1171 X2231

Email: Jason.beverung@va.gov

Address: Tennessee Valley HCS - Nashville 1310 24th Avenue South Nashville, TN 37212 US

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