BOILER PLANT OPERATOR

Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Domestic DIB & MRTFB in DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: The Anniston Army Depot is located in Anniston, Alabama in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountain chain halfway between Atlanta, GA and Birmingham, AL just off Interstate 20. The Depot is the largest employer in Calhoun County with approximately 4000 employees.

Duties

Make on-the-spot decisions about steps needed to assure the safe operation of the plant.

Operate, Adjust, and Shutdown a high pressure Boiler to produce the required amount of steam to meet production needs and heating requirements.

Make minor repairs to Boiler equipment in order to maintain an adequate amount of steam pressure to keep up with production needs.

Collect samples, run test, and determine chemical content in water to make necessary adjustment in-order to control corrosion and scale formation in the Distribution System.

Analyze and interpret data in order to make repair or adjustment and determine work requirements.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) BOILER PLANT OPERATOR ~ without more than normal supervision. - I have the ability to perform common duties of Boiler Plant Operator. I can operate a variety of High Pressure and/or Multi-fuel powered Boilers and all related auxiliary equipment. Ability to inspect a variety of High Pressure and/or Multi-fuel powered Boilers, and auxiliary equipment such as; pumps, Water softener, Deaerators, and Dealkalizer. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. PHYSICAL EFFORT This position fully meets the physical effort described at the WG-8 level, which is the same for the WG-10 level as stated in Ref. (a). The work requires moderate to strenuous effort with long periods of walking, standing, climbing, bending, and crouching. The operator frequently lifts and carries boiler parts and chemical supplies weighing up to 18 kilograms (40 pounds) unassisted. The duties of operating and maintaining large boiler systems, including performing maintenance and repairs on pumps and other equipment, are consistent with these physical demands. WORKING CONDITIONS This position fully meets the working conditions described at the WG-8 level, which are the same for the WG-10 level as per Ref. (a). Operators work indoors and are subject to high temperatures, constant noise, rotating machinery, soot, dirt, grease, chemicals, oil, and fumes. The work area includes exposure to cuts and abrasions from tools and equipment, and burns from hot water, steam, or contact with boilers. The operator also works on catwalks and ladders. The duties, performed within a power boiler plant environment, directly match these conditions.

Evaluations

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

How to apply To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 08/20/2026 to receive consideration To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13031440). Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. As a reminder, your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For additional information, refer to the 'Required Documents' section. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. Your resume selected in USAJOBS will be included, but you must re-select other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application may be incomplete. It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://www.usajobs.gov/applicant/profile/dashboard/), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status.

Other information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. This is a(n) 16 Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Recruitment incentive may be authorized. Relocation incentive may be authorized.