- Position Title
- Utility Systems Repairer-Operator Leader
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- IM-1540-GLAC-19-10442154-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, March 8, 2019 to Thursday, March 21, 2019
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a United States Citizen?
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3.
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.
4.
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.
Assessment 1
Ability to lead or supervise as a Utility Systems Repairer-Operator Leader, WL-4742-09 (Screen-Out).
1.
From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the basic experience requirements for a Utility Systems Repairer-Operator Leader, WL-4742-09. Read all of the responses before making your selection. 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 minimum qualifications, you will be considered ineligible and will not receive consideration for this position. THE RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWERS YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL BE FOUND INELIGIBLE FOR THIS POSITION OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED.
Selective Placement Factor- Water Treatment Certifications
2.
Selective Factor: You must have a current State of Montana (or equivalent from another state) Class 1C Wastewater Treatment Operator Certification or Operator-in-Training; Class 2B Water Treatment Plant Operator Certification by the close of this announcement. In addition you must have the ability to obtain and maintain, within one year, the following: a State of Montana (or equivalent from another state) Class 3A Water Distribution Certification and an ABPA Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Certification. If you do not meet this factor, you will be considered ineligible for this position. Please select the appropriate response.
3.
If you answered A above, please provide your licensing information (i.g. license type, issuing state, expiration date, etc.) in the space below. Please note that this information should still be contained in your application materials.
Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Operate, maintain and repair activated sludge, aerobic treatment plant mechanical equipment including: screening/grinding equipment, blowers, aerators, pumps, process instrumentation and controls.
5.
Where in your supporting documentation (Include title and dates in your response) did you gain the experience of (Operate, maintain and repair activated sludge, aerobic treatment plant mechanical equipment including: screening/grinding equipment, blowers, aerators, pumps, process instrumentation and controls)? Failure to support your response (to question above) may result in your overall rating being lowered. You must document your experience in your resume for it to be creditable. DO NOT use the narrative box below to document your experience.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
6.
Operate, maintain and repair wastewater lift stations including: controls, floats, valves, vacuum prime equipment and centrifugal pumps.
7.
Operate, maintain and repair drinking water plant mechanical equipment including: controls, transducers, well pumps, liquid chlorine injection pumps and filtering systems.
8.
Maintain and repair water and wastewater distribution system valves and piping below grade including: OSHA approved excavation techniques, following AWWA procedures for repairing drinking water main leaks and the use of industry standard repair techniques and fittings for various water and waste water piping materials.
9.
Install, use, maintain and repair various piping materials from 1/4 inch to 12 inch diameter including: ridged and flexible copper, galvanized steel, ductile iron, asbestos cement, clay tile, PVC (various schedules), Poly Ethylene and High Density Poly Ethylene (various schedules).
Technical Practices
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
10.
Compile, tabulate and report waste water treatment facility effluent and monitoring well data to State and Federal regulatory agencies based on permit stipulations including: discharge monitoring and sludge disposal reports.
11.
Where in your supporting documentation (Include title and dates in your response) did you gain the experience of (Compile, tabulate and report waste water treatment facility effluent and monitoring well data to State and Federal regulatory agencies based on permit stipulations including: discharge monitoring and sludge disposal reports)? Failure to support your response (to question above) may result in your overall rating being lowered. You must document your experience in your resume for it to be creditable. DO NOT use the narrative box below to document your experience.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
12.
Compile, tabulate and report data from both community and/or non-community public drinking water systems to State and Federal regulatory agencies including: monthly chlorine and surface water reporting forms
13.
Operate public drinking water systems to comply with Safe Drinking Water Standards as stipulated by State and Federal regulatory agencies.
14.
Perform testing to make operational decisions and changes to drinking water treatment systems such as: turbidity, chlorine residual, pH and temperature tests.
15.
Perform testing to make operational decisions and changes to waste water treatment systems including: dissolved oxygen, ammonia, pH, alkalinity, nitrate and settle-ability tests.
16.
Determine and adjust operational factors including: mixed liquor return, return activated sludge, and wasting rates, chemical feed dosages to maintain alkalinity and blower/aerator cycles to maintain desired levels of dissolved oxygen at a waste water treatment plant to ensure compliance with a discharge permit from a State and/or Federal regulatory agency.
Use of measuring instruments
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
17.
Use drinking water testing instrumentation for: chlorine, pH, temperature and turbidity meters to maintain Safe Drinking Water Standards.
18.
Use waste water testing instrumentation to test various constituents including: dissolved oxygen, ammonia, pH, alkalinity, nitrate and settle-ability to maintain operational and effluent quality standards.
19.
Where in your supporting documentation (Include title and dates in your response) did you gain the experience of (Use waste water testing instrumentation to test various constituents including: dissolved oxygen, ammonia, pH, alkalinity, nitrate and settle-ability to maintain operational and effluent quality standards)? Failure to support your response (to question above) may result in your overall rating being lowered. You must document your experience in your resume for it to be creditable. DO NOT use the narrative box below to document your experience.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
20.
Use electrical testing equipment including: CAT III rated multimeter for voltage and CAT III rated ampmeter for current to test and troubleshoot water and wastewater controls and equipment.
Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
21.
Interpret, understand and follow waste water treatment plant discharge permits issued by State and/or Federal regulatory agencies.
22.
Where in your supporting documentation (Include title and dates in your response) did you gain the experience of (Interpret, understand and follow waste water treatment plant discharge permits issued by State and/or Federal regulatory agencies)? Failure to support your response (to question above) may result in your overall rating being lowered. You must document your experience in your resume for it to be creditable. DO NOT use the narrative box below to document your experience.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
23.
Interpret, understand and follow public water system sampling schedules issued by State and/or Federal regulatory agencies.
24.
Use specifications, blueprints, schematics and/or shop drawings to maintain, repair and install water and waste water systems (including distribution systems).
25.
Use O&M manuals to correctly maintain and repair various mechanical equipment for both water and waste water systems