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Summary 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 Mathews Arm Wastewater Treatment Plant (located near Skyline Drive mile-marker 22) performing water wastewater treatment duties. Responsibilities 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. The primary function of this position is to perform the responsibilities of the Lead Operator of the Class 4 Mathews Arm Wastewater Treatment Plant, and to perform as a Lead Operator of a Vehicle Wash Bay and 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. Makes adjustments and repairs to valves, controls, pumps, blowers, etc. Records water chlorine readings, monitors turbidity, etc. Operate and maintain vehicle wash bay; record all testing/results. Install/modify/repair supply and demand side water lines, water closets, disinfection pump units, relays, etc. 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-November 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. Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid. All travel, transportation, and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the sole responsibility of the selected employee. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship required. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males Direct Deposit: Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program. 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 may also be required to 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. Uniform: You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided. Government housing is not available. Probationary Period: If you are a new employee or supervisor in the Federal government, you will be required to complete a one-year probationary period. Required Licenses: You must possess and maintain a current Virginia Class 6 Water Treatment Operators Certificate. You must possess and maintain a current Virginia Class 4 Wastewater Treatment Operators Certificate. Please indicate the level of certifications you currently possess. 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 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) 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 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. Education There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions. Additional Information This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate. A Recruitment Incentive May Be Authorized for a newly selected employee when appointed to a permanent, temporary, or term position. A Federal employee who is transferring to the National Park Service from another component, bureau or Federal agency and who does not meet the conditions under 5 CFR §575.102 is not eligible for a recruitment incentive. A Relocation Incentive May Be Authorized for a Federal employee when the employee must move, as directed by the National Park Service (NPS) either through a management directed reassignment or selection for employment, to a different location at least 50 miles away from the one where his/her position of record held at time of selection is currently located, due to a need of the NPS. A relocation incentive is not the same as a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move and, as such, may be granted in conjunction with one another. Physical Demands: Work assignments typically require moderately heavy physical effort to lift, carry, or otherwise handle items typically weighing 40-50 pounds. Duties may require working from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms; frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, reaching and stooping, etc. Working Conditions: Work is both indoors and outdoors in prevailing weather conditions. May be exposed to biological hazards or diseases while cleaning equipment or shoveling sludge, and hazardous gases such as methane, chlorine, hydrogen sulfide, and carbon monoxide. May also be subject to electrical shock, loud noises, acids, and hydraulic fluids while working around motors and pumps; there is also exposure to shock, burns, and strains. Required to follow prescribed safety practices and use safety equipment such as face shields, gloves, hard-toe shoes, respirators, and protective clothing that may be uncomfortable to wear. Required to attend and participate in safety meetings and training and review and follow safety regulations and policies. Required to operate motor vehicles and heavy engineering equipment. Documentation for the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) eligibility, submission of ALL SF-50s and performance information for each period of temporary/term employment that qualifies for LMWFA. Performance documentation can be obtained by contacting the supervisors for the positions you served in during your 24 months. If they did not complete performance appraisals ask them to provide a statement of performance for each period of service. The statement must specify the dates for each employment period and your level of performance (dates should match the dates on the SF-50s).