- Position Title
- Utility Systems Repairer-Operator
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- NC-1616-CATO-18-10064671-ST Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, November 6, 2017 to Monday, November 20, 2017
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
3.
Were you employed overseas as an Appropriated Fund employee AND did you:
For more information, review USAJOBS Former Overseas Employees resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50, and performance appraisal.
- complete 52 weeks of creditable overseas service in an appropriated fund position(s) as a family member during the time you accompanied a sponsor officially assigned to an overseas area; AND,
- receive a fully successful or better (or equivalent) performance rating; AND,
- return to the United States to resume residence less than 3 years ago?
For more information, review USAJOBS Former Overseas Employees resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50, and performance appraisal.
4.
Do you meet one of the following Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibilities:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation. For example, a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your competitive status or a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
- Transfer or Reinstatement eligibles: current Federal or former employees with career or career- conditional appointments in the competitive service that hold, or have held a career or career-conditional position at a lower grade level as the position being announced; or,
- Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) eligibles
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation. For example, a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your competitive status or a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
5.
Are you a former member of the PLC between the ages of 16 and 30, who has served the time required for completing a PLC project carried out on Federal land within the preceding 2 years (an individuals eligibility for NCE under this authority shall not exceed 2 years after completion of his/her last PLC project), and:
• Served as a qualified youth on an appropriate conservation project completing a minimum of 640 hours of satisfactory service that included at least 120 hours through the PLC (individuals must provide a copy of the "Certificate of Eligibility for NCE Hiring Based on PLC Service" and the complete PLC Participant Work Hours Verification Form with your application package in order to be considered under this hiring authority), and
• Meet OPM qualification standards and any other qualification requirement(s) stated in this vacancy announcement for the position in which you are applying.
• Served as a qualified youth on an appropriate conservation project completing a minimum of 640 hours of satisfactory service that included at least 120 hours through the PLC (individuals must provide a copy of the "Certificate of Eligibility for NCE Hiring Based on PLC Service" and the complete PLC Participant Work Hours Verification Form with your application package in order to be considered under this hiring authority), and
• Meet OPM qualification standards and any other qualification requirement(s) stated in this vacancy announcement for the position in which you are applying.
6.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
7.
Are you a current or former employee of a land management agency (Forest Service; Bureau of Land Management; National Park Service; Fish and Wildlife Service; Bureau of Indian Affairs; or Bureau of Reclamation) who:
To verify your eligibility, you must provide documentation for the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) eligibility, which includes ALL Appointment AND Termination SF-50s for EACH appointment as well as ALL performance evaluations, for each qualifying period of temporary employment claimed.
For more information, review Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA).
- was originally hired to a time-limited position under a competitive appointment; and,
- served one or more time-limited appointments at a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years; and,
- performed at an acceptable level of service during each period of service; and,
- if no longer employed by the land management agency, have been separated for no more than two years, and departed that position in good standing.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide documentation for the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) eligibility, which includes ALL Appointment AND Termination SF-50s for EACH appointment as well as ALL performance evaluations, for each qualifying period of temporary employment claimed.
For more information, review Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA).
8.
Do you meet one of the following Non-Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibilities:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting. For example, a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service; a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50); etc. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
- Disabled veteran receiving 30% or more disability compensation from the VA;
- Transfer or reinstatement eligible: current Federal or former employee with career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service that hold, or have previously held a career or career-conditional position at the same or higher grade level with the same or higher promotion potential as the position being announced; or,
- Individual eligible under other non-competitive appointment authorities such as: Veterans Recruitment Authority; Military spouses under E.O. 13473; Certain former overseas employees; Present and former Peace Corps, Vista or Action volunteers; Former White House staff; Present and former Foreign Service officers and employees; Certain National Guard technicians; Schedule A; OPM Interchange Agreement and Other Miscellaneous Authorities.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting. For example, a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service; a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50); etc. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
Assessment 1
1.
Please select one eligibility that applies to you. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you select more than one response, or leave this question blank you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these eligibilities, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position. TO VERIFY YOUR ELIGIBILITY, YOU MUST SUBMIT SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION.
2.
Ability to do the work of a Utility Systems Repairer Operator, WG-4742-10, without more than normal supervision.
INSTRUCTION: From the descriptions below, select the appropriate response based on your current level of experience and/or training that you fully possess and that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. Select only one response and do not leave this question blank.
INSTRUCTION: From the descriptions below, select the appropriate response based on your current level of experience and/or training that you fully possess and that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. Select only one response and do not leave this question blank.
For each task below, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Please select only one
letter for each item. The tasks will be used to assess the experience and skills you possess to perform the duties of this position.
A- I know little or nothing about this
B- I have had study or training in this, but I have never done this on the job
C- I have used my knowledge or ability, but I have been closely supervised
D- I have used my knowledge or ability on my own, under normal supervision
E- I am consulted by other journey persons in difficult situations, or I am called on to do unusually difficult jobs
Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, installation, repair, etc., to perform sanitation, and maintenance on grounds and buildings
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Troubleshoot, repair, modify, overhaul, test, calibrate and install multi component industrial and precision instruments and equipment such as magnetics and differential pressure flow meter, sonic meters, turbid meter and other equipment that measure and record operating parameters.
4.
Installs, repairs and calibrates analyzers for turbidity, chlorine, pH, and trend recorders associated with these analyzers
5.
Troubleshoot test equipment to isolate defective components, perform repairs, adjusting and replacing parts as required
6.
Repair machinery replacing bent shafts, bearing, etc.
7.
Performs electrical testing on motors and other components checking continuity, resistance, voltage and amperage
8.
Troubleshoot, repair, modify, overhaul, test, modify, calibrate and install equipment such as turbidity, meters and flowmeters
9.
Troubleshoot, repair, modify, overhaul, test, modify, calibrate and install equipment such as chlorine analyzers and recording devices, cartridge type filtration units, mixed media filtration filters, air relief valves, pressure regulators, floats and flow switches, gravity and pressurized water systems.
10.
Alternates current (AC) electrical systems and circuits
11.
Provide distribution and service circuits, power distribution centers, lights, breakers, switches, outlets, and other system components
12.
Maintenance and repairs of water treatment facilities, water distribution systems and wastewater collection system such as water storage tanks, chlorination systems, distribution wells, delivery systems, and associated equipment
13.
Troubleshoot and repairs a single to three phase electricity with transformers, rectifiers, capacitors, relays, contacts, starters, etc.
14.
Performs test and diagnoses of single and three phase motors and rheostats, timers, sensors, and ballasts.
Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
15.
Installs thin wall, rigid, flex, below-ground, and surface mounted explosion proof or waterproof conduits by bending, offsetting, and making various other connections.
16.
Makes replacements, and installs new systems, components, and equipment.
17.
Maintains and troubleshoots systems ranging from large primary voltages to small millivolt/milliamp digital circuit boards, and touch screen equipment.
18.
Applies all facets of electrical and instrumentation ability associated with the fields of water and wastewater maintenance.
19.
Perform plumbing related duties which will include planning, layout, and routing of piping systems specifically related to the water and wastewater fields.
20.
Adjust slant, slope and set grade of these systems to ensure the proper operation of the water and wastewater systems.
21.
Installation and repair of piping which include ductile iron, copper, galvanized steel, asbestos, PVC and cast iron
22.
Repairs and maintenance of sewage station
23.
Repair and maintenance of wastewater collection system
24.
Operation and maintenance of microbiological and physical chemical processes for potable water distribution system
Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
25.
Uses machinery such as reciprocating pumps, centrifugal pumps, sewage grinders and electric motors
26.
Utilize multi meters, meggers and continuity testers
27.
Utilize and maintain pipe threaders, wrenches, transit, tapping machines, pipe snapper
28.
Operate hypo chlorinators, solution tanks, pressure tanks, valves and pumps for surface and well water operations
Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (includes blueprints reading).
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
29.
Read and interpret operating principles, sketches, blueprints, diagrams, technical manuals, test equipment and trade tools.
30.
Follow oral instructions for assignments
31.
Follow written instructions for assignments