- Position Title
- Utility System Repairer Operator
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- SE-1628-BICY-23-11777225-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, December 26, 2022 to Thursday, January 26, 2023
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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:
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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.
- 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
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, WG-4742-08 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.
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.
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.
For the questions below, please select from A through E to indicate the skill level that you possess for each task listed. The questions were developed based on the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies needed to perform the work of this position. Be sure to describe your experience that supports your answers to the questions below, in your resume or application materials. It is important that your application package submitted, including a resume or application form, clearly shows how you possess the experience and skill levels you claim in the questionnaire. Each of your responses must be clearly supported by your education, training, and/or specific work experience you describe in your application packet submitted for this position (application form or resume, transcripts, list and description of training completed and/or other items you submit). If not, your score will be lowered or you will be found not qualified. The information you provide will be verified. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for rating you ineligible, not hiring you, or for firing you afer you begin work. A - I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task. B - I have had education or training in performing this task, but I have not yet performed it on the job. C- I have performed this task on the job, with close supervision from supervisor or senior employee. D- I have performed this task as a regular part of a job, independently and usually without supervision from senior employee. E- I am regarded as expert in performing this task, and/or have trained others (or am consulted by others) on how to do it.
For the questions below, please select from A through E to indicate the skill level that you possess for each task listed. The questions were developed based on the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies needed to perform the work of this position. Be sure to describe your experience that supports your answers to the questions below, in your resume or application materials. It is important that your application package submitted, including a resume or application form, clearly shows how you possess the experience and skill levels you claim in the questionnaire. Each of your responses must be clearly supported by your education, training, and/or specific work experience you describe in your application packet submitted for this position (application form or resume, transcripts, list and description of training completed and/or other items you submit). If not, your score will be lowered or you will be found not qualified. The information you provide will be verified. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for rating you ineligible, not hiring you, or for firing you afer you begin work. A - I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task. B - I have had education or training in performing this task, but I have not yet performed it on the job. C- I have performed this task on the job, with close supervision from supervisor or senior employee. D- I have performed this task as a regular part of a job, independently and usually without supervision from senior employee. E- I am regarded as expert in performing this task, and/or have trained others (or am consulted by others) on how to do it.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Use presses, gear pullers and hydraulic presses in replacing bearings, sleeves, shafts and impellers in pumps, motors and other equipment.
3.
Troubleshoot, repair and calibrate a variety of multicomponent industrial and precision measurement of instruments
4.
Knowledge and ability to perform simple and complex plumbing work utilizing Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC)
5.
Start and stop pumps, engines and generators to control and adjust treatment processes.
6.
Perform maintenance and repair of mechanical, electromechanical, electrical, and pneumatic equipment pertaining to lift station operations.
7.
Knowledge and ability to perform simple and complex electrical work utilizing National Electrical Code (NEC)
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Perform water and wastewater system and equipment checks daily.
9.
Monitor water usage, turbidities, chlorine usage and chlorine level in system and adjust as required.
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Repair and maintain all facets of a water treatment and distribution system, which may including: groundwater wells or surface water source; transmission piping; water treatment equipment; disinfection systems; and distribution piping.
11.
Inspect and perform routine and preventative maintenance on all water and wastewater systems.
12.
Identify problems with water treatment system components, troubleshoot componentry, locate replacement parts and supplies, and install replacement components including valves, pumps, meters, and controls.
13.
Use safety personal protective equipment (PPE) such as: respirators or air monitors, fall protection, confined space criteria, etc.
14.
Use measuring devices such as Vernier Calipers, height gauges, micrometers, squares, and dial indicators to obtain accurate dimensions and tolerances for pump repair and alignment.
15.
Use measuring devices and test equipment such as multi-meters, meggers, continuity checkers, and manometers to adjust, measure and record characteristics such as pressure, flow, vacuum, amperage and voltage.
16.
Use and maintain measuring instruments (e.g. electrical meters, calipers, squares, plumb bob).
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Maintain operations and maintenance records via computer, spreadsheets and specialized water programs.
18.
Interpret blueprints or sketches in order to build or repair water and wastewater projects.
19.
Utilize measuring tools and equipment to determine chemical constituency of water and to perform chemical addition.
20.
Interpret instructions and follow said instructions in the operation of water treatment systems, sampling water, combining chemicals to proper dilutions, and adding chemicals to water systems, and performing other tasks associated with operation of water treatment systems.
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Use and Maintenance of all tools required in a Water and Wastewater treatment/distribution/Collection Facility
22.
Use and Maintenance of Electrical Tools
23.
Use and maintain plumbing tools (e.g. torches, pipe threading machines, reamers, tubing cutters, adjustable wrenches, electric sewer augers and snake)
24.
Identify and use plumbing materials such as ductile iron, copper, cast iron, plastic, steel, ABS and PVC to repair water and wastewater lines ranging from 1.5" to 12" in diameter
25.
Create material lists and cost estimates for facilities projects.
26.
Work with water treatment/distribution equipment maintenance materials such as filters, lubricants, degreasers, spark plugs, belts, seals, bearings, and universal joints.
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Work with Wastewater treatment/collection equipment maintenance materials such as pumps, seals, bearings, universal joints, muffin monsters.