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Position Title
Utility Systems Repairer Operator Supervisor
Agency
National Park Service
Announcement Number
IM-1541-GRCA-21-11104563-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Saturday, May 1, 2021 to Monday, May 31, 2021
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
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:
  • 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.
 
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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.
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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:
  • 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.
(limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest as a Utility Systems Repairer Operator Supervisor. 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 to be ineligible for this position or your score will be lowered. (limit characters)
1. This question is a screen-out for the Utility Systems Repairer - Operator Supervisor, WS-4742-10 position. 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 Supervisor, WS-4742-10 position. 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. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Through subordinate supervision, plan day-to-day progress of projects and plan manpower, equipment, and supplies needed to complete assignments.
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3. Develop and as necessary refine job hazard analysis's (JHA's) and inform employees of safety requirements for job assignment(s).

*4, Develop quality and quantity standards, spot checks work operations, and review completed work.
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4. Initiate, track and ensure corrections identified during OSHA periodic inspections are completed in a timely manner.
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5. Respond to and initiate corrective actions to Department of Environmental Quality Consent Order's.
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6. Plan and schedule work for subordinates on a weekly, monthly, and yearly basis utilizing a Facility Management Software System and multi-year project plans.
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7. Through subordinate supervision, develop and oversee implementation of a preventative maintenance program at water treatment facilities with daily capacity in excess of 1.0 million gallons per day.
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8. Through subordinate supervision, develop and oversee implementation of a preventative maintenance program at wastewater treatment facilities with daily capacity in excess of 750,000 gallons per day.
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9. Plan, program, and manage a budget comprised of various fund sources.
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10. Develop long-range work programs and plans, including cyclic maintenance, repair/rehabilitation and capital improvement plans.
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11. Ensure that treatment plants are properly operated and maintained, and that preventative maintenance servicing is performed according to schedule.
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12. Conduct condition assessments on various treatment facility equipment (ex. pumps, controls, compressors, process piping, and analyzing equipment).
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13. Develop scopes of work for construction contracts and/or scopes of service for service contracts and serve as Contracting Officer's Representative.
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14. Manage a drinking water quality control and compliance assurance monitoring program for water utility operations.
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15. Maintain records for analyzing, reviewing, and providing report information to utility customers, supervisors, management, local, county and state health department officials, OSHA employees or other regulatory and non-regulatory entities.
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16. Review "in-house" work to determine compliance with specifications and guidelines.
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17. Ensure full compliance with Federal and State Regulatory requirements as it relates to the treatment of potable water, non-potable water (reclaimed water) and wastewater.
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18. Explain work requirements, methods, and procedures and define the standards of quality and quantity to be met.
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19. Ensure contracted work follow terms of the contract, rules and regulations and adheres to contract drawings and specifications.
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20. Ensure equal opportunity for all employees supervised, in the selection of employees for training, promotions, awards, and recognition, and other career development opportunities.
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21. Ensure that employees supervised are cross-trained to operate each of the facilities at various locations.
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22. Develop and correct position descriptions and establish job performance standards for each position.
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23. Oversee general maintenance of buildings, and grounds at utility related facilities.
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24. Apply knowledge of various methods to maintain and repair wastewater, potable and non-potable systems including distribution pipe, pumps, storage, and control systems.
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25. Manage an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) mandated confined space safety program for water and sanitary sewer utilities.
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26. Manages hazardous waste and ensures hazardous wastes are properly identified, containerized, labeled, and inventoried.
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