UTILITY SYSTEM OPERATOR
What you'd do
You will serve as a UTILITY SYSTEM OPERATOR in the PUBLIC WORKS of NAVFAC SOUTHWEST. "This position is being recruited for the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) and may subsequently be realigned under the Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC)."
Major duties
You will operate and maintain several potable water systems which require both non filtration and filtration processes to change the taste, odor, physical, chemical, or bacteriological content of the water. You will introduce chemical agents into the water systems to keep the water up to acceptable quality standards and maintain necessary records in the accordance with approved methods and procedures. You will perform chlorination disinfection on new and repaired water systems. You will perform routine maintenance, such as lubricating, making operating adjustments, and cleaning and painting the equipment. You will perform water quality analysis for chlorine, ammonia, pH (the measure of the acidity or basicity) hardness, alkalinity, turbidity, conductivity, and taste and order, and performs other test required.
What you need to qualify
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: I have the ability to perform the full range of tasks including 1)Operating and maintaining potable water systems which require filtration processes to change the taste, odor, physical, chemical or bacteriological content of the water.2)Laying out, fabricating, installing and testing water treatment and water distribution systems using contamination control technologies.3)Performing water quality analysis for chlorine, pH (the measure of the acidity or basicity) hardness, alkalinity, turbidity, conductivity, and taste and order, and performs other tests are required. 4)Making arithmetic calculations to determine areas, volume, weight-volume relationships, force, pressure head, velocity-flow rate, and chemical doses. I work on my own initiative under general supervision subject to occasional inspection. Certifications are required. Incumbent must possess the following certifications: 1. State of California D2Water Distribution Operator (or must obtain D2 within 7 months of appointment) 2. State of California T2 Water Treatment Operator (or must obtain T2 within 7 months of appointment) 3. State of California W1 Waste Water Operator (or must obtain within 18-24 months of appointment) Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience 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.
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