Waste Water Plant Operator

Summary Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. Learn more about this agency Requirements Conditions of Employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual surveillance examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position. This position has a requirement to lift up to 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties. Appointment to this position is subject to a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. The incumbent of this position may be working in a hazardous area and as such may be required to wear protective clothing, receive immunizations, use protective equipment, and other specified safety procedures. Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. To meet the basic eligibility, you must receive at least two points on the screen-out element indicated above and must have an average of two points on all the job elements listed below. Your application will be further evaluated to determine if you meet the best qualified cut-off for referral to the selecting official. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Waste Water Plant Operator ~ without more than normal supervision. The ability to perform common Waste Water Plant Operator tasks including collecting various samples, determining necessary chemicals for treatments and adjusting equipment and chemical feed rates. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. This position requires the incumbent to possess a valid State of Maryland Waste Water Class 5A certification. This certification MUST be uploaded with your application submission. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Operator frequently works in strained positions while cleaning equipment or lifting heavy equipment or tools. Job requires considerable walking, standing on concrete and climbing stairways and ladders. Regularly lifts objects weighing 45-50 pounds: occasionally heavier weights. WORKING CONDITIONS: Works inside and outside in all kinds of weather. Sometimes requires exposure to running motors, pumps machinery, loud noises and poor ventilation. Incumbent is exposed to sulfuric acid, methane gas, sulfur dioxide and bacteria. Odors and fumes occasionally unpleasant. Complete protective clothing including acid resistant gloves and aprons, gas mask or full face shield, respirator required when working with dangerous chemicals. Frequent exposure to dirty and greasy machinery. Required to work on catwalks and ladders. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) Engineers & Scientists (Construction) Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs may be authorized. The following special programs/incentives MAY be offered if it is appropriate to the position being filled and in the best interest of the government: Recruitment Incentives Student Loan Repayment Salary negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service may be authorized. Credit for prior non-federal work experience and certain military service for determining annual leave accrual rate may be authorized. Read more Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.