Located in Gateway National Recreation Area, in the Sandy Hook Unit Water Plant Operations Division. This position is concurrently open to all U.S. citizens under Announcement Number NE-1611-GATE-25-12769179-DE. Official Title of WG-5 position - Utility Systems Repairer-Operator-Helper Official Title of WG-8 and WG-10 position - Utility Systems Repairer-Operator.
(Requirements Section Continued:) Government housing may be available. You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 3 nights per month. Government Charge Card: You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority. 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 Qualifications Section 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 Use of Measuring Instruments Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment Knowledge of Materials You will be graded on the following screen-out for each grade level: WG05: Able to perform at least two of the Utility Systems Repairer-Operator Helper, WG-4742-05 tasks, as a helper or assistant to a journeyman level, under close supervision, such as plumbing, water treatment and distribution, wastewater treatment, collection system and lift station operations, corrective and preventative maintenance related to industrial equipment. Repair and installation of water pipes, valves, fire hydrants, and related public water system appurtenances. Utilized most hand and power tools associated with these trades. I have the ability to lift, carry and handle items weighing up to 50 pounds. WG08: Able to perform the full range of duties and tasks of water/wastewater management under supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who reviews my work for completion. I have knowledge of processes of water and wastewater treatment and regulatory compliance of water and/or wastewater systems and the conditions of plants and equipment; Used standard operating procedures for the systems and industry skills and practices related to the materials, repair parts, diagnostic equipment, installation procedures, technical manuals, maps, tools, and regulatory codes associated with each system and facility; Worked with water storage and distribution systems for public and domestic use, with close supervision. Operated, maintained, repaired, and monitored wastewater lift station pumping equipment and operating conditions to determine process requirements with close supervision of the lead Utility Systems Repairer-Operator; Performed regulatory and process control sampling. WG10: Able to perform the full range of duties and tasks of water/wastewater management without more than normal supervision. I have knowledge of performing routine maintenance and repair of mechanical, electromechanical, electrical and pneumatic equipment pertaining to water and wastewater treatment and lift station operations; Installing and repairing new and existing piping systems to include: PVC, copper, ductile, HDPE, cast and/or galvanized; Observing and monitoring wastewater conveyance equipment and operating conditions to determine process requirements; Hands on work experience in the processes and regulatory compliance of water and wastewater systems; the conditions of lift stations and associated equipment; standard operating procedures for the systems; and industry skills and practices related to the materials, repair parts, diagnostic equipment, installation procedures, tools, and regulatory codes associated with each system and facility. 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.
Serves as a senior Utility Systems Repairer-Operator at Sandy Hook Unit in the Gateway National Recreation Area. Responsible for the maintenance of electrical, pipefitting and air conditioning equipment as well as heating and boiler plant equipment and wastewater and water treatment. Serves as the operator in charge over water and wastewater treatment plants within the park. Occasionally perform lower-level duties in a variety of trades as well as some administrative functions. Repairs and operates utility systems including steam, hot water, chilled water, filtered water, wastewater, air conditioning, heating, electrical, sewer, plumbing, compressed air, vacuum, and gas. Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level.