Utility Systems Repairer-Operator

Full Job Description

This position is located in Virgin Islands National Park, in the Maintenance Division. This job announcement is open to receive applications from the first 100 applicants.

The job announcement will remain open until either the quota of 100 applicants, or 02/11/2026 is reached.

All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration, even those that exceed the 100 applicant limit.

Requirements Continued - Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized.

In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated.

Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

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) Use of Measuring Instruments Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc.

(includes blueprinting reading) 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.

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 Utility Systems Repairer-Operator, you will perform the following duties: Completes wastewater treatment processes that remove nitrogen, phosphorous, soluble chemicals, oils, and heavy metals such as copper and chrome.

Completes surface water treatment filtration processes to lake or river water that involve nonfiltration.

Installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs a variety of equipment such as masticators/grinders, filters, regulators, pumps, valves, chemical feed machines, chlorinators, and aeration equipment (fans, air injection, oxygenation).

Monitors, regulates, and adjusts fluid discharge levels. Measures and introduces chemicals and compounds into the water system.

Performs microbiological tests such as inoculation and incubation of outgoing water samples to verify the elimination of treated microorganisms.

Manually digs ditches for repair and installation of utility lines. Sweeps and cleans shop areas and tools in order to maintain a clean and orderly workshop.