WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR
What you'd do
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Major duties
You will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Industrial Waste Treatment Plant and the Bilgewater Treatment Train which are designed to satisfy various environmental standards and to prevent toxic wastes from entering Fort Kam. You will check all documents required for turn-in of wastes to the Industrial Waste Treatment Plant. You will assist generators when they request help in determining type and amount of chemical analysis is required. You will operate a tank truck to pick up and transport chemical wastes from generator's site to the treatment plant. You will be responsible for the proper treatment, dewatering, drumming, sampling, documentation and labeling of the waste until it is shipped off site. You will sample untreated waste after different waste streams are combined and sample untreated wastes periodically to confirm analysis.
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: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION: 1) Using appropriate treatment process, chemical storage, and laboratory equipment for treating heavy metals, fuel oils both emulsified and free, cyanides, organics, and etc.; 2) Interpreting laboratory analysis and it's application to the treatment process; 3) Utilizing pumps, forklifts, tanker trucks, and safety equipment in treatment plant facilities; and 4) Performing spill containment, clean methods, and use of personal protective equipment. 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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