Utility Systems Repairer-Operator
What you'd do
This position is located wwithin the Department of the Interior, National Park Service at Petrified Forest National Park. A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected. The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay.
Major duties
Manage the continuous operation, maintenance, and rehabilitation of water and wastewater utility systems including potable water storage, treatment, and distribution systems. Manage wastewater collection and distribution systems. Responsible for ensuring water and wastewater systems remain in full compliance of the Federal, State, and other regulatory requirements. Responsible for operating a wastewater vacuum trailer. Performs maintenance and repairs on the plumbing system, such as repair or replacement of defective pipes of the water supply and sewer systems. Provides a variety of services of a general nature in preventative maintenance, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, emergencies, general repairs, and service calls. Responsible for mentoring lower graded employees on proper methods of operation, monitoring and maintenance of water distribution and treatment facilities and wastewater collection and treatment facilities. Make plumbing repairs that can be accomplished by removing, cleaning, replacing, packing, and sealing defective parts of utility, supply, and disposal systems such as dirty traps, sections of broken tile pipe, and leaky drains. Manually dig ditches for repair and installation of utility lines. Serve as project lead over the administration and compliance of utility related projects. Area Information: Petrified Forest National Park is located in northeastern Arizona 26 miles east of Holbrook, AZ. The Park has a concessions operation which includes a curio shop and restaurant. Beyond this, other services are not available in the Park. Some shopping opportunities exist in Holbrook. Greater shopping opportunities exist in Flagstaff, AZ (110 miles west) or Gallup, NM (70 miles east). Year-round recreational opportunities abound within a short commuting distance. Elementary, junior and senior high schools are located in Holbrook.
What you need to qualify
Requirements Continued... As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated. This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will 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. Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated. 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. To qualify for this position, 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) Ability to interpret instructions, specification, etc. (includes blueprints reading) Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment. Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation repair, etc. Knowledge of materials Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic) Use of measuring instruments 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. 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.
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