Seasonal Utility Systems Repairer-Operator

Full Job Description

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.

The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is March to October, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding.

Anticipated Entry on Duty: March 23rd, 2026 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. Competency Use of Measuring Instruments. Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc.

(includes blueprint reading) Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment SCREEN OUT: Performs a full range of journeyman-level utility systems repair and operation duties with moderate independence, receiving general supervision from a higher-grade operator or supervisor.

The employee applies established methods and procedures to operate, maintain, and repair water and wastewater utility systems, resolving routine to moderately complex problems.

Duties include performing maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment associated with water and wastewater treatement, distribution, collection and lift station operations.

Conducts preventive maintenance, routine troubleshooting, and corrective repairs using standard diagnostoic equiment, hand tools, and power tools.

Operates and monitors water storage, distribution, and wastewater systems to ensure porper functioning and compliance with established operating parameters.

Observes system conditions, readings, and alarms to identify irregularities and reports or corrects issues as appropriate.

Applies working knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes, system operations, safety practices, materials, repair parts, and applicable codes and regilations.

Uses technical manuals, SOPs, drawings, and maps to comlete assignements. 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. Major Duties:

As a WG-4742-07, the incumbent will work with a higher degree of independence using knowledge developed as a helper to a progress to journeyman USRO actively participating in the processes of: Water and wastewater treatment and regulatory compliance of water and/or wastewater systems The conditions of plants and equipment Standard operating procedures for the systems Industry skills and practices related to the materials, repair parts, diagnostic equipment, installation procedures, tools, and regulatory codes associated with each system and facility.

Works with storage and distribution water systems for public and domestic use, with close supervision.

Operation, maintenance, repair, and monitoring of wastewater lift station pumping equipment and operating conditions to determine process requirements under supervision of the supervisory plant operator.