This position is located in Acadia National Park in the Maintenance Division, Schoodic District. A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected. The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay.
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) Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic) Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair, etc. Interpret instructions, specifications, etc. (including blueprints) Use of measuring instruments 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. Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision (SCREEN OUT): assist in maintaining and operating a wastewater treatment plant with pretreatment, primary, secondary and tertiary processes to achieve a maximum efficiency of treatment; collect samples of influent to determine treatment required/achieved; assist in testing potable water systems and operation and maintenance of a variety of automatic or manually controlled water pumps, valves, hypo chlorinators, filtering systems, and meters; assist in maintaining all testing records, reports, permits, certificates, etc. 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.
Use working knowledge of state and federal regulations to maintain water systems in compliance with state and federal Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974. Perform water collection tests to maintain compliance with the State of Maine and EPA. Obtain and interpret water collection test results, making proper measurements for introduction of chemicals and agents into potable water systems. Maintain wellhead protection plans, sampling plans, quality assurance plans, microbiological analysis, and general records/data.