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. WG-05 $26.41-$30.84 per hr WG-07 $29.53-$34.43 per hr WG-09 $32.71-$38.24 per hr
Requirements Continued... Selective Factor WG-07 ONLY: This position requires the incumbent to have a California Grade 1 Water Distribution Operator Certification, or equivalent. Selective Factor WG-07 ONLY: This position requires the incumbent to have a California Grade 1 Water Treatment Operator Certification, or equivalent. Selective Factor WG-09 ONLY: This position requires the incumbent to have a California Grade 2 Water Treatment Operator Certification, or equivalent. Selective Factor WG-09 ONLY: This position requires the incumbent to have a California Grade 2 Water Distribution Operator Certification, or equivalent. Selective Factor WG-09 ONLY: This position requires the incumbent to have a California Grade 1 Wastewater Operator Certification, or equivalent. (WG-09 ONLY) You will be required to submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result prior to appointment. In addition, this position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use. (WG-09 ONLY) Commercial Driver's License (CDL): You must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License within the one (1) year of appointment and maintain for the duration of employment. 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 will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record. You must also submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you. You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided. You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work. You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 1-5 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. 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. *End of Requirements* 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) Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation) Use of Measuring Instruments Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprinting reading) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Materials WG-05: I can perform simple plumbing tasks. I have little or no experience with wastewater treatment/collection or water production/treatment/distribution but willing to willing to learn. WG-07: I have Utility Systems Repairer-Operator experience in the repair and installation of water and/or wastewater pipes, valves, fire hydrants and related public water and/or wastewater system appurtenances. I utilize hand and power tools associated with this trade. I perform these duties on my own initiative and under general supervision subject to occasional inspection. WG-09: I have Utility Systems Repairer-Operator experience in the repair and installation of water and/or wastewater pipes, valves, fire hydrants and related public water and/or wastewater systems. I have performed troubleshooting on various water treatment equipment such as chemical solution feeders and chlorinators, mixed media pressure filters, slow sand filtration, cartridge type filtration systems, and pressure regulators. I utilize hand and power tools associated with this trade. I perform these duties independently subject to occasional inspection. 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
As a Utility Systems Operator, you will: Operate, maintain, and repair utility systems. Perform hands-on work with utility systems including water, wastewater, and plumbing. Conduct testing and ensure regulatory compliance by monitoring system performance using gauges, meters and test equipment. Collect and analyze water and waste water samples to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Perform physical and labor-intensive tasks and engage in physically demanding work including liftin (up to 50lbs), digging, climbing, and working in confined spaces. Support administrative and project functions by assisting with tasks such as data entry, purchasing supplies, managing utility-related projects and maintaining lab records. Career-Seasonal appointments are permanent positions and include the same benefits as Career appointments, but do not provide work on a year-round basis. You will work from approximately January - December, and you will be in a non-pay status for 2-weeks (1 pay period) between the end of March through mid-April. This may change for future service years depending on workload and budget; however, you will be notified by the supervisor in advance of any upcoming change to the non-pay period for the following year.