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Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to acquire under direct supervision the necessary skills to install, operate, and maintain equipment associated with the production, chemical treatment, filtration, and distribution of well water. Maintain plant records, including operating logs, daily diaries, and chemical inventories. Responsibilities - Operates water treatment plant to include performing non filtration and filtration processes to change the taste, odor, chemical or bacteriological content of water; performs tests to check items such as pH level, turbidity, fluoride and chlorine content in accordance with formulas established by State and Federal regulations; mixes and adds a wide variety of compounds such as alum, lime, soda ash, fluoride, chlorine, and polyphosphates that are associated with treatment processes; operates settling tanks, surge pumps, hydrochlorinators, and similar type of equipment. - Uses knowledge of pump operation based on theory and practical knowledge of operation characteristics. Performs all tasks involved in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of various types of pumps. - Operates and maintains two commercial swimming pools located on base. On a daily basis or as required, inspects, maintains, troubleshoots, disassembles, repairs, assembles, and installs pumps, valves, meters, and other equipment associated with the operation of swimming pool filter and recirculation systems. - Inspects, repairs, and adjust major transmission line components to include various valves (e.g., gate, check, regulating, air relief, etc.), flushes lines to remove rust, sediment, etc.; inspects major transmission lines and associated connections for condition. - Operates various engineering and construction equipment to transport, excavate, backfill, grade or level earth to rough specifications on projects involving distribution and transmission water lines. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-5400 - Industrial Equipment Operation Family. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. The screen out element for this position is the Ability To Do the Work of a Water Treatment Operator without More than Normal Supervision. JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Must be knowledgeable of the entire water treatment/distribution process. Skill in manipulating numerous controls to accurately control chemical flow into the potable water system. Skill in operating various types of pumps and other distribution equipment to ensure proper flow and system pressures. Skill in performing routine operator maintenance and minor repair of items such as control valves, motors, pumps. Knowledge of safety regulation, practices and procedures. Knowledge of operational and maintenance records, manual and/or automated, required for pumps and other equipment. Knowledge of water treatment and analysis using prescribed test equipment and chemicals to test and treat water, and system equipment. Ability to operate the following vehicles: 1-5 ton vehicles, backhoe, loader (up to 4 cu. yards), dump truck (up to10-ton), tractor trailer (2-10 ton with 20 to 40 foot trailer). Ability to follow oral and written instructions. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Climbing on ladders, scaffolding, and platforms; standing, bending, and working in cramped and/or elevated areas; lifting and carrying tools and equipment which may occasionally weigh over 45 pounds. Needs to be capable of pushing, pulling, reaching, prolonged walking and rupturing, standing, crawling, kneeling, bending, and working in cramped positions for extended periods of time. WORKING CONDITIONS: Works inside and outside with exposure to inclement weather. Inside work sometimes requires contact with running motors, pumps, and machinery, loud noises, and poor ventilation. The employee may be exposed to injury from falls from a platform (i.e., ladders, etc.) and/or cuts and bruises from tools and equipment. Employee may also be exposed to hazardous chemicals (i.e., chlorine gas, acids, caustics, reagents, solvents, oils, greases, etc). Outside work involves traveling to various pumping or booster stations and all types of weather. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Additional Information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected at the full performance level and placed at the full performance level. You must include a completed copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. If you are unable to apply online, view the following link for information regarding Alternate Application. The Vacancy ID is 12769918 If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.