5402 - Boiler Plant Operating
Federal Occupation Description
Federal Occupation Description
This standard is for use in grading nonsupervisory jobs concerned primarily with the operation and operational maintenance of single and multiple fuel water or fire tube boilers and associated auxiliary and pollution control equipment. These boilers operate at various pressures and temperatures in automatic or manual modes to produce steam or high temperature hot water to provide heat for buildings, to operate industrial and institutional facilities and equipment, and to generate electricity.
For job opportunities in this series, go to the Office of Personnel Management USAJOBS website.
Other Federal Occupations
It is not uncommon for individuals in one federal occupational series to perform duties related to another series within the same federal occupational group. To find out about the certifications for another series in the INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT OPERATION FAMILY, click on that series below. Note that credentials have not yet been identified for all series – links are provided only to those series for which the identification of credentials has been completed. Additional series will be added over time.
- 5406 - Utility Systems Operating
- 5407 - Electric Power Controlling
- 5408 - Wastewater Treatment Plant Operating
- 5409 - Water Treatment Plant Operating
- 5413 - Fuel Distribution System Operating
- 5415 - Air Conditioning Equipment Operating
- 5419 - Stationary-Engine Operating
- 5423 - Sandblasting
- 5426 - Lock and Dam Operating
- 5427 - Chemical Plant Operating
- 5438 - Elevator Operating
- 5439 - Testing Equipment Operating
- 5440 - Packaging Machine Operating

The following certifications have been identified as most relevant to the broad duties of this federal occupational series. Please note that these credentials may not reflect all of the unique job functions that you perform within your organization. Also these credentials may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about any credential, click on the credential title below.
Compare | Credential | Agency | Related As | GI Bill® | Accreditation | ID | |
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Water Treatment Operator - Class I Is Not In Demand | Association of Boards of Certification (ABC) | ![]() |
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Water Distribution Operator Class I Is Not In Demand | Association of Boards of Certification (ABC) | ![]() |
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Wastewater Treatment Operator - Class IV Is Not In Demand | Association of Boards of Certification (ABC) | ![]() |
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Certified Plant Engineer (CPE) Is Not In Demand | Association for Facilities Engineering (AFE) | ![]() |
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Certified Plant Maintenance Manager (CPMM) Is Not In Demand | Association for Facilities Engineering (AFE) | ![]() |
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Commercial Energy Plans Examiner - 78 Is Not In Demand | International Code Council (ICC) | ![]() |
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Certified Professional Supervisor (CPS) Is Not In Demand | Association for Facilities Engineering (AFE) | ![]() |
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Wastewater Collection Operator Class I Is Not In Demand | Association of Boards of Certification (ABC) | ![]() |
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Wastewater Collection Operator Class II Is Not In Demand | Association of Boards of Certification (ABC) | ![]() |
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Wastewater Collection Operator Class III Is Not In Demand | Association of Boards of Certification (ABC) | ![]() |
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Wastewater Collection Operator Class IV Is Not In Demand | Association of Boards of Certification (ABC) | ![]() |
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Water Distribution Operator Class II Is Not In Demand | Association of Boards of Certification (ABC) | ![]() |
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Water Distribution Operator Class III Is Not In Demand | Association of Boards of Certification (ABC) | ![]() |
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Water Distribution Operator Class IV Is Not In Demand | Association of Boards of Certification (ABC) | ![]() |
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Wastewater Treatment Operator - Class I Is Not In Demand | Association of Boards of Certification (ABC) | ![]() |
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Wastewater Treatment Operator - Class II Is Not In Demand | Association of Boards of Certification (ABC) | ![]() |
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Wastewater Treatment Operator - Class III Is Not In Demand | Association of Boards of Certification (ABC) | ![]() |
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Water Treatment Operator Class II Is Not In Demand | Association of Boards of Certification (ABC) | ![]() |
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Water Treatment Operator Class III Is Not In Demand | Association of Boards of Certification (ABC) | ![]() |
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Water Treatment Operator Class IV Is Not In Demand | Association of Boards of Certification (ABC) | ![]() |
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Biological Industrial Waste Operator - Class I Is Not In Demand | Association of Boards of Certification (ABC) | ![]() |
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Biological Industrial Waste Operator - Class II Is Not In Demand | Association of Boards of Certification (ABC) | ![]() |
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Biological Industrial Waste Operator - Class III Is Not In Demand | Association of Boards of Certification (ABC) | ![]() |
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Biological Industrial Waste Operator - Class IV Is Not In Demand | Association of Boards of Certification (ABC) | ![]() |
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Physical/Chemical Industrial Waste Operator - Class I Is Not In Demand | Association of Boards of Certification (ABC) | ![]() |
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Physical/Chemical Industrial Waste Operator - Class II Is Not In Demand | Association of Boards of Certification (ABC) | ![]() |
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Physical/Chemical Industrial Waste Operator - Class IV Is Not In Demand | Association of Boards of Certification (ABC) | ![]() |
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Physical/Chemical Industrial Waste Operator - Class III Is Not In Demand | Association of Boards of Certification (ABC) | ![]() |
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Plant Maintenance Technologist Class I Is Not In Demand | Association of Boards of Certification (ABC) | ![]() |
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Plant Maintenance Technologist Class II Is Not In Demand | Association of Boards of Certification (ABC) | ![]() |
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Plant Maintenance Technologist Class III Is Not In Demand | Association of Boards of Certification (ABC) | ![]() |
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Mechanical Code Specialist - M8 Is Not In Demand | International Code Council (ICC) | ![]() |
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Energy Code Specialist - G8 Is Not In Demand | International Code Council (ICC) | ![]() |
State Licenses
Some states have specific licensing requirements for the following related civilian occupations. These state licenses may require additional education, training or experience. Click on the occupation below to get more information on state requirements from the U.S. Department of Labor.
Related Civilian Private Sector Occupations
The following civilian private sector occupations are similar to the duties performed by 5402 - Boiler Plant Operating. These occupations may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these occupations, click on the civilian occupation below.
Civilian Job | Duties Matched | Bright Outlook | Registered Apprenticeship | Local Salary Info | |
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Biomass Plant Technicians |
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Biomass Power Plant Managers |
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Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders |
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Gas Plant Operators |
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Geothermal Production Managers |
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Geothermal Technicians |
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Hydroelectric Plant Technicians |
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Hydroelectric Production Managers |
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Nuclear Power Reactor Operators |
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Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators |
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Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators |
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