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Position Title
Utility Systems Repairer-Operator Helper
Agency
National Park Service
Announcement Number
PW-1549-YOSE-23-11782538-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, January 3, 2023 to Friday, June 30, 2023
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a United States Citizen?

For more information, review Employment of U.S Citizens.
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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.
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Preferences
1. As part of the official duties of this position, the incumbent is required to operate a Government vehicle. As such, applicants are required to have a valid State-issued Driver's License prior to the closing date of the job announcement.

Please note: you will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record. You must also submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you.

Please chose the best response option regarding your license status.
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A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions can affect your rating. (limit characters)
2. The positions located in the Backcountry Utility operation are Career-Seasonal position and subject to release and recall procedures. A permanent career-seasonal position includes all the benefits of permanent employment, but does not provide employment on a full year-round basis. A permanent career-seasonal position includes all the benefits of permanent employment, but does not provide employment on a full year-round basis. As such, selectee will be in a non-pay/non-duty status for at least 2 weeks to 6 months per year based on project requirements or weather conditions. Selectee is guaranteed to work at least 6 months per year but not more than 50 weeks per year, with the work schedule to be determined upon appointment. An employment agreement is required and can be changed annually.

Are you willing to accept a permanent, career seasonal position? 
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Assessment 1
Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision. (SCREEN OUT) (limit characters)
1. Question 1 is the screen out for the WG-4742-05 level. If you do not answer the question, or do not meet the screen out, you will be considered ineligible. Read the following statement and select from answers A, B, C, or D that best describes your level of training and/or experience. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. YOU MUST DOCUMENT/VERIFY YOUR RESPONSE IN YOUR RESUME/APPLICATION.
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Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair, etc. (limit characters)
For each of the task statements below, please select from A through E to indicate the skill level that you possess for each task listed. The task statements 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 responses to the task statements 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 skills levels you claim in this 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 after you begin work. (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. Assist journeyman operators to monitor water usage (including turbidities, and chlorine usage and chlorine residuals in water system)
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3. Assist journeyman operators with inspection and routine preventative maintenance.
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4. Assist journeyman operators with water and lift station system and equipment checks.
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Technical Practices (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
5. Assist in lubricating equipment and inspect for malfunctions.
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6. Assist in maintaining accurate reporting logs for records and reports.
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7. Use personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, steel toe boots, respirators, etc.
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Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. (includes blueprint reading) (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
8. Interpret manuals for water and lift station operation manuals.
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9. Follow written Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) manuals.
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10. Understand and follow Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
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Use of measuring instruments (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
11. Use and maintain calipers for measuring.
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12. Work with lab instruments, electrical meters and gauges.
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13. Make measurements using a tape measure
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Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
14. Assist and learn to work with laboratory equipment in the field
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15. Assist and learn maintaining power tools, hand tools associated with utility operations; measuring tape, threaders, cutters, torches, wrenches, saws, grinders.
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16. Assist and learn stock handling in the utility operation.
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Knowledge of materials (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
17. Identify and use plumbing materials such as ductile, iron, copper, cast iron, plastic, steel, PVC, HDPE and ABS.
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18. Work with equipment maintenance materials such as filters, lubricants, degreasers, spark plugs, seals, belts, bearings and universal joints.
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