Utility Systems Repair Operator

Clarification from the agency

**This is an open continuous announcement, for more information look in the "Next Steps" section. ** Open to ctap/ictap eligibles; all U.S. Citizens

Duties

This announcement covers

Utility Systems Repair Operator-Wawona Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant (WAU) Utility Systems Repair Operator-Wastewater Treatment Plant and Water Treatment/Distribution El Portal (EPU) Utility Systems Repair Operator-Yosemite Valley-Water treatment and distribution, sewer collection systems and lift stations Utility Systems Repair Operator-Back Country Utilities (BCU) These positions are Career Seasonal, subject to non-pay from approximately November to March each year. These positions are located in the Utilities Branch, Division of Facilities Management and Engineering, Yosemite National Park. The Park is open to travel year-round and has a visitor load in excess of four million annually. Yosemite has one of the largest and most complex utility operation and infrastructure in the National Park Service, protecting park resources and providing vital and necessary service for park visitors and operations. Facilities include: 22 wastewater treatment facilities, treating 270 million gallons of wastewater annually, 26 water systems, producing 278 million gallons of potable water annually and 5 backcountry compost toilets, removing about 14 tons of composted human waste annually. The occupant may be assigned to work in any facility or location in Yosemite National Park.

The Utility System Repairer Operator works under the supervision of a USRO Supervisor (Wastewater/Water Utilities). Responsible for assisting in the efficient repair, maintenance and operation of water and wastewater treatment plants, collection systems including lift stations, distribution systems, reservoirs, and ancillary equipment. At the WG-5 level, the Utility System Repairer Operator Helper will assist journeyman operators in the efficient repair, maintenance and operation of water and wastewater treatment facilities, collection systems including lift stations and distribution systems.
The following duties are listed at the WG-08 and WG-10 level for this position: Operate and troubleshoot lift station functions to include pulling and clearing clogged submersible sewage pumps and grinders, use ladder logic diagrams to determine cause and effect of control errors and equipment failure. Operate water production systems to include turbine and centrifugal pumps and assist in the adjustment of Well flow control equipment such as blow-off valves, surge anticipators, as well as perform maintenance on chemical injection feed pumps and chlorine This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until April 04, 2025. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be October 18th, 2024, with subsequent cut-off dates on the 15th of each month when the categories for each cutoff have been exhausted. Eligible applications received after the first cutoff date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled.

Some positions are career seasonal. The nature of seasonal work may vary from year to year, which is generally based on budget, workload, and/or weather. A career seasonal work schedule provides for at least 26 weeks (13 pay periods) of full-time work, and as many as 26 weeks (13 pay period) of non-duty/non-pay time per year as determined by management. The non-pay time for these positions may be two weeks to six months after the first year. The first year you may expect to be in pay status from March to end of November and in non-pay status from approximately the end of November to end of February. You will have the option to continue your health coverage while in non-pay status.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

U.S. Citizenship required. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program. You may be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties. Prior to your first official motor vehicle operation, and again every year thereafter (or more frequently if management determines such need exists), you will be required to sign an affidavit certifying to your possession of a valid State issued driver's license that is current and has not been revoked, suspended, canceled, or otherwise disqualified in any way to prohibit your operation of a motor vehicle. You will also submit a photocopy of your valid State issued driver's license prior to your first official motor vehicle operation, and again every year, or more frequently if management determines such need exists. Lastly, you may be required to submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that discloses all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you. Please indicate in your application whether you possess a valid State driver's license. You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided. You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work. There are positions that are required occupancy. There are several positions that are not required occupancy and there is no housing available. If you are a new employee or supervisor in the Federal government, you will be required to complete a one-year probationary period. You will be required to complete a one-year trial period. Government Charge Card: You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority. WG-10 Backcountry career seasonal positions and WG-10 required occupancy positions in all other locations will be required to obtain a CDL within the first year of employment. WG-08 and WG-10 certification requirements listed in qualifications section.

Qualifications

SCREEN OUTS - If you do not possess the required licenses specified below, you will be rated ineligible. You MUST provide a copy of each license you possess at the time of application.

There are no screen outs for the WG-05 level.

All Locations:
WG-08 and WG-10: (D-1) Water Distribution Operator License
WG-08: (T-1) Water Treatment Operator License
WG-10: (T-2) Water Treatment Operator License

Wawona and El Portal Locations you must also possess
WG-08: (WW-1) Wastewater Treatment Operator License
WG-10: (WW-2) Wastewater Treatment Operator License

In addition,to meeting the screen outs: To qualify for this position at all grade levels, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT) Knowledge of equipment, assembly, installation, repair, etc. Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Use of Measuring Instrument Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprinting reading) Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Materials If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors.

For the screen outs at the WG-08 and WG-10 levels the required certifications must be provided at time of your application for further consideration. (WG-08 and WG-10) You must possess a California Water Distribution (minimum D-1) certification (or equivalent), Condition of employment: obtain and maintain a California (D-1) certification. (WG-08) You must possess a California Water Treatment (T-1) Operators certification (or equivalent). Condition of employment: obtain and maintain a California (T-1) certification. (WG-10) You must possess a California Water Treatment (T-2) Operators certification (or equivalent). Condition of employment: obtain and maintain a California (T-2) certification. (WG-08) Wawona and El Portal locations: You must possess and maintain a California Waste Water Treatment Operator (WW-1) certification (or equivalent). Condition of employment: Obtain and maintain a California (WW-1) certification. (WG-10) Wawona and El Portal locations: You must possess and maintain a California Waste Water Treatment Operator (WW-2) certification (or equivalent). Condition of employment: Obtain and maintain a California (WW-2) certification Volunteer Experience : 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). 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.

A Recruitment Incentive May Be Authorized for a newly selected employee when appointed to a permanent, temporary, or term position. A Federal employee who is transferring to the National Park Service from another component, bureau or Federal agency and who does not meet the conditions under 5 CFR 575.102 is not eligible for a recruitment incentive.

A Relocation Incentive May Be Authorized for a Federal employee when the employee must move, as directed by the National Park Service (NPS) either through a management directed reassignment or selection for employment, to a different location at least 50 miles away from the one where his/her position of record held at time of selection is currently located, due to a need of the NPS. A relocation incentive is not the same as a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move and, as such, may be granted in conjunction with one another.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions.

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