WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR

Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

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Duties

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• You will be responsible for the operation, maintenance, disposal of sludge, and minor repair of facilities and equipment.
• You will monitor various computer screens to ensure the correct plant cycling and to verify that operational parameter settings are correct for current conditions.
• You will coordinate with other operators the maintenance, calibrations, and repair of flow meters, chart recorders, chlorinators, tank level indicators, transducers, dissolved oxygen meters, and pH meters.
• You will maintain and repair motors, a sludge collection drive mechanism, comminutors, blowers, air diffusers, gear boxes, airlift and centrifugal pumps, timer controls, and flow metering system.
• You will determine and orders equipment and materials needed for treatment facilities and laboratory as needed.
• You will be responsible for proper care, storage, and utilization of equipment and supplies.
• You will be responsible for operating the treatment and laboratory facilities in such a manner to ensure compliance with state and federal permit and certification requirements.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Employee must obtain Grade 1 certification for Wastewater and Water Distribution within one year of being placed in the position.
• Employee must obtain Grade 1 Wastewater Operator certification within one year of being placed in the position.
• Employee must become a licensed Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester within one year of being placed in the position.
• Employee must possess a valid state driver's license and be able to pass a driver's test to obtain a government operators permit.
• You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.

Qualifications

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

WG-10: Performing common tasks including adhering to safety procedures in mixing chemicals; checking equipment for proper operation and malfunctions and complying with established instructions and regulations. Works under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed.

WG-08: Performing tasks similar to those at the WG-10 level, but under a closer supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:

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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

The Incumbent needs to have the ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors to differentiate chemical and water colors in laboratory analysis.

Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.

Vacancies filled from this announcement may be filled at any grade level listed.

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Several vacancies may be filled.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at:

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

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.

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