Utility Systems Repairer-Operator

Full Job Description

This career/career-conditional appointment is located in Shenandoah National Park, in the Facilities Management Division, Water/Wastewater Branch.

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the lead operator for the Loft Mountain Wastewater Treatment Plant (located near Skyline Drive mile-marker 80) performing water and wastewater treatment duties.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualifications System for Trades and Labor Occupations (X-118-C) will be used in determining applicants' qualifications.

There is no specific length of training or experience required; however, you must be able to demonstrate through the experience shown in your written resume and your responses to the questionnaire that you possess the competencies to perform the duties of this position without more than normal supervision.

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) Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc.

Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair, etc.

Knowledge of materials Technical practices Use of measuring instruments SCREEN OUT: Performs the full range of water and wastewater treatment duties in compliance with state and federal regulations and that included operating and maintaining a wastewater treatment plant with pretreatment, primary, secondary and tertiary processes to achieve a maximum efficiency of treatment.

Applicants must possess and maintain a current Virginia Water Works Class 6 License or higher and a current Virginia Wastewater Class 4 License or higher. You MUST include a copy of licenses.

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:

This permanent, career-seasonal (Subject-to-Furlough) position is located in Shenandoah National Park assigned to the Division of Facilities Management, Water/Wastewater Branch.

Duty station for this position is at Park Headquarters near Luray, VA; duties may be performed throughout Shenandoah National Park, however the primary function of this position is to perform the responsibilities of the Lead Operator of the Class 4 Loft Mountain Wastewater Treatment Plant, and to perform as a Class 6 Water Treatment Operator of various potable water systems.

Ensure regulatory compliance of the systems to the standards set forth by Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, U.S. Public Health, Virginia Department of Health and EPA.

You must possess and maintain a current Virginia Water Works Class 6 License or higher. You must include a copy of your license as part of your application package.

You must possess and maintain a current Virginia Wastewater Class 4 License or higher. You must include a copy of your license as part of your application package.

Collects samples to determine degree of treatment required/achieved. Make adjustments and repairs to valves, controls, pumps, blowers, etc.

Follow instructions to make adjustments throughout the wastewater processes to achieve a maximum efficiency of treatment within established guidelines.

Knowledge to vary the treatment processes in accordance with daily testing results to achieve permit requirements. Records water chlorine readings, monitors turbidity, etc.

Perform preventative, recurring and minor corrective maintenance on pumps and other mechanical equipment. Install.

modify, and/or /repair supply and demand side water lines, water closets, disinfection pump units, relays, etc.

Maintain well head protection plans, sampling plans, quality assurance plans, microbiological analysis, and general records and data.

Read and comprehend technical books, articles, periodicals, regulatory permits and instructions for water and wastewater treatment.

Use work processing, spreadsheets, and database software programs to complete reports and electronic forms. Operates backhoes, forklift, mowers, weed whackers, etc. to maintain grounds, etc.

Position is essential/emergency and may be required to report for duty during emergency operations. CAREER-SEASONAL: This is a Career-Seasonal position and subject to release and recall procedures.

A permanent career-seasonal position includes all the benefits of permanent employment but does not provide employment on a full year-round basis.

As such, selectee will be in a non-pay/non-duty status for at least 2 weeks to 6 months per year based on project requirements or weather conditions.

Selectee is guaranteed to work at least 6 months per year but not more than 50 weeks per year, with the work schedule to be determined upon appointment.

The typical season for this position is March through mid-December but can be variable during these months due to project requirements or weather conditions.

PARK LOCATION: Shenandoah National Park preserves and protects more than 300 square miles of nationally significant natural and cultural resources, scenic beauty, and congressionally designated wilderness within Virginia's northern Blue Ridge Mountains; and provides a broad range of opportunities for public enjoyment, recreation, inspiration, and stewardship.

Within just 90 miles of Washington D.C. the Park provides visitors the ability to explore mountain peaks, hidden hollows, cascading streams, accessible wilderness, and stunning natural beauty.

Approximately 40% of the Park is designated wilderness with over 500 miles of hiking trails and the iconic Skyline Drive, SHEN was established as an eastern Park that provided a "western Park experience".

Due to the Park's easy accessibility to D.C and other highly populated areas along the east coast, visitation exceeds 1.4 million visitors annually which results in significant resource protection and visitor management issues and incidents.