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BOILER PLANT OPERATOR

Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command

Department of the Navy

Fresh

Salary

$31.07 - $36.33

per hour

Type

Closes

September 12, 2026More Navy jobs →

SES Pay Grade

Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900

Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves operating and maintaining boiler systems that generate steam for naval facilities, including starting up equipment, monitoring operations, and performing repairs on boilers that use oil or natural gas.

A good fit would be someone with hands-on experience in industrial machinery, a strong mechanical background, and the ability to work independently in a technical environment.

It's ideal for those who enjoy troubleshooting and ensuring safe, efficient plant operations.

Key Requirements

  • Knowledge and experience in assessing and troubleshooting steam-producing boiler systems
  • Ability to independently start, operate, adjust, stop, maintain, and repair multiple-fuel (oil and natural gas) power boilers and auxiliary equipment
  • Skills in monitoring, adjusting, and controlling all phases of boiler plant operations
  • Expertise in determining and applying chemical treatments to maintain stable water conditions and control concentrations in boilers
  • Demonstrated quality of experience and training in boiler operations, rather than just length of time
  • Minimum eligibility based on screen-out element scoring at least two points in boiler knowledge and skills

Full Job Description

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer.

Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer.

Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must 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 quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below.

This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job.

Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible.

The Screen-out Element for this position is: 1) Knowledge, understanding, experience, and ability to assess and troubleshoot boiler systems that produce steam.

2) can independently start, operate, adjust, stop, maintain, and repair multiple-fuel (oil and natural gas) power boilers and associated auxiliary equipment.

3) monitors, adjusts, and controls all phases of boiler plant operations 4) Determines treatment and chemicals needed to control chemical concentrations and maintain stable water conditions in the boiler.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: http://https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-ElementsExperience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, 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. Major Duties:

  • You will have Knowledge, understanding, experience, and ability to assess and troubleshoot boiler systems that produce steam.
  • You will independently start, operate, adjust, stop, maintain, and repair multiple-fuel (oil and natural gas) power boilers and associated auxiliary equipment.
  • You will monitor, adjust, and control all phases of boiler plant operations.
  • You will determine treatment and chemicals needed to control chemical concentrations and maintain stable water conditions in the boiler.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/16/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/16/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DE-12911167-26-TAF