You will serve as a UTILITY SYSTEM OPERATOR in the PUBLIC WORDS DIVISION of NAVFAC SOUTHWEST.
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: 1) Independently making scheduled checks of gauges and meters, maintaining repairs, and making operational adjustments to potable water systems to assure compliance with state and federal health standards;2) Collecting water samples, performing microbiological test analysis, and introducing chemical agents to keep the water to acceptable quality standards; and3) Following chemical procedures to independently treat industrial waste. The WG-10 has a required certification. 1. State of California D2 Water 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 be able to 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.
You will coordinate operation of water and wastewater treatment components (e.g., pump stations, oil water separators) to accomplish work requirements.
You will install, troubleshoot, and repair water and wastewater treatment systems and equipment to maintain correct operation.
You will adhere to utility systems trade safety practices and guidelines in completing assignments.
You will check gauges and meters of pumping systems to verify compliance with state and federal health standards.
You will collect samples, conducts laboratory and analyze laboratory tests.