Utility Systems Repairer-Operator/Helper

Summary THIS IS A COMBINATION ANNOUNCEMENT. Eligibility and qualifications will be verified for the location(s) and grade(s) for which you applied. Positions may be filled at one or more of the duty locations included in this announcement. Positions may be filled in the following duty locations: Devil's Postpile National Monument- Mammoth Lakes, CA Yosemite National Park- CA Backcountry Wawona Valley Utilities El Portal Duties Career-Seasonal appointments are permanent positions and include the same benefits as Career appointments, but do not provide work on a year-round basis. Non-pay periods may change in the future service years depending on the budget. Employees will be notified in advance of any changes by their supervisor. Devil's Postpile National Monument positions operate on a career seasonal schedule from approximately January - mid-November, and you will be in a non-pay statusfor 4-weeks (2 pay periods) from mid-November through mid-December. Yosemite National Park-Backcountry positions operate on a career seasonal schedule from approximately January - mid-November, and you will be in a non-pay statusfor 12-weeks (6 pay periods) from mid-November through mid-February. As a Utility Systems Repair Operator, you will perform duties related to the operation, maintenance, and repair of water and wastewater treatment and distribution systems. This position may be filled at the WG-5, WG-8, or WG-10 level. At the lower grade levels, duties are performed under closer supervision and with assistance from higher-graded operators. As experience increases, duties are performed with greater independence and responsibility. Duties include: Repair, maintain, clean and ensure efficient operation of water and wastewater treatment and distribution facilities including water storage tanks, lift stations and distribution systems. Operate and troubleshoot lift station functions to include pulling and clearing clogged submersible sewage pumps and grinders, use ladder logic diagrams to determine cause of effect of control errors and equipment failure. Operate water production systems to include turbine and centrifugal pumps and assist in the adjustment of will flow control equipment such as blow-off valves, surge anticipators, as well as perform maintenance on chemical injection feed pumps and chlorine. Collect water samples, monitor water system operations, and submit reports in compliance with health and safety policies and regulations. This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate. 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 work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work. Applicants must be at least (1)18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program. 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. *Additional Requirements located under qualifications* Qualifications Requirements Continued... SELECTIVE FACTORS: Some positions in this announcement require specific certifications at the time of application. Applicants who do not possess the required certification(s) by the closing date of this announcement will be found ineligible for those positions. Yosemite National Park Duty Locations: Backcountry and Valley Utilities: WG-08: Applicants must possess a California Water Distribution Level 1 (D1) and Water Treatment Level 1 (T1) operator certification at the time of application. WG-10: Applicants must possess a California Water Distribution Level 1 (D1) and Water Treatment Level 2 (T2) operator certification at the time of application. Wawona and El Portal: WG-08: Applicants must possess a California Water Distribution Level 1 (D1), Water Treatment Level 1 (T1), and Wastewater Treatment Level 1 (WW1) operator certification at the time of application. WG-10: Applicants must possess a California Water Distribution Level 1 (D1), Water Treatment Level 2 (T2), and Wastewater Treatment Level 2 (WW2) operator certification at the time of application. Devil's Postpile National Monument Duty Location: WG-08: Applicants must possess a California Water Distribution Level 1 (D1) operator certification at the time of application. WG-10: Applicants must possess a California Water Distribution Level 1 (D1) and Water Treatment Level 1 (T1) operator certification at the time of application. Conditions of Employment: You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided. You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license is required. You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 2-3 nights per month. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes. Government Charge Card: You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority. Required Occupancy positions may be filled at the WG-08 and WG-10 levels at Yosemite National Park in the following duty locations: Valley Utilities, Wawona and El Portal. Positions designated as Required Occupancy WG-10 the selectee must obtain and maintain a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within one (1) year of Entry on Duty. Positions requiring a CDL are designated as Testing Designated Positions (TDP) and are subject to random drug testing. All Yosemite National Park Duty Locations: WG-10: The selectee must obtain and maintain a Backflow Prevention Certification within one (1) year of Entry on Duty. Devil's Postpile National Monument Duty Location: WG-05: The selectee must obtain and maintain a California Water Distribution Level 1 (D1) operator certification within one (1) year of Entry on Duty. WG-08: The selectee must obtain and maintain a California Water Treatment Level 1 (T1) operator certification within one (1) year of Entry on Duty. WG-10: The selectee must obtain and maintain a California Water Treatment Level 2 (T2) operator certification and Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester certification within one (1) year of Entry on Duty. Requirements End... 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) Knowledge of Equipment, Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (including Blueprint 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. 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. CTAP/ICTAP Statement: Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well qualified means that the applicant meets the following: OPM qualification standards for the position; all selective placement factors, where applicable; special qualifying conditions that OPM has approved for the position, where applicable; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and is rated by the organization at least at the well qualified level on all competencies. Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(2) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of their most recent Performance Rating, and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. Documentation for Interagency/Career Transition Assistance Plan consideration if you are a displaced Federal employee within the local commuting area. You must include: 1) Proof you are a displaced Federal employee, e.g., RIF Separation Notice, Notice of Proposed Removal, etc; 2) SF-50s (Notifications of Personnel Action) showing career/conditional tenure competitive status, promotion potential and duty location; and 3) your most recent performance appraisal. To exercise selection priority, displaced or surplus Federal employees must be rated well-qualified or above 85 on the rating criteria for this position. Education There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions. Additional information Final wages will be determined at the time of selection and dependent on the duty location. For more information, refer HERE. Yosemite National Park, California WG-05 $20.97-$24.49 WG-08 $25.16-$29.36 WG-10 $28.19-$32.89 Mammoth Lakes, California WG-05 $22.95-$26.79 WG-08 $28.08-$32.76 WG10 $31.28-$36.50 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. Physical Demands: Work assignments typically require moderate to heavy physical effort to lift, carry, or otherwise handle items typically weighing up to 50 pounds. Duties require the incumbent to maneuver into and out of specific locations while dismantling and assembling utility related equipment. The incumbent makes repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms where the parts of systems worked on are in hard-to-reach places. Frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, reaching, and stooping is typical. Occasionally, climbing and work in high places may be required, as well as the use of hoists, holders, and pulleys when handling large equipment. Backcountry positions: Ability to work at elevations up to 11,000 feet and hike up to 15 miles. Position works with livestock. Working Conditions: Work is both indoors and outdoors for extended periods where the incumbent may be subject to prevailing weather conditions. The incumbent may be exposed to biological hazards or diseases while cleaning equipment or shoveling sludge, and hazardous gases such as methane, chlorine, hydrogen sulfide, and carbon monoxide. The incumbent may also be subject to electrical shock, loud noises, acids, and hydraulic fluids while working around motors and pumps. There is exposure to shock, burns, and strains. The incumbent follows prescribed safety practices and uses safety equipment such as face shields, gloves, hard-toe shoes, respirators, and protective clothing that may be uncomfortable to wear. The incumbent is required to attend and participate in safety meetings and training and review and follow safety regulations and policies prior to using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as goggles, rubber mats, gloves, hard hats, and respirators as the jobs require. The incumbent may be required to operate motor vehicles and heavy engineering equipment. The National Park Service has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. 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 windowLearn 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.