- Position Title
- Utility Systems Repairer Operator
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- IM-1539-IMDO-24-12188166-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, November 7, 2023 to Friday, January 5, 2024
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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.
Preferences
1.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
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.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in this temporary Utility Systems Repairer Operator, WG-4742-07 position(s) located at Rocky Mountain National Park. Your responses to this questionnaire in conjunction with other portions of your completed application will be evaluated to determine your qualifications. Please carefully follow all instructions before submitting your responses.
You must SELECT ONLY ONE response for each item; items with more than one response or left blank will be scored lower or considered ineligible. This is a federal job application system. Providing false information or failing to answer all questions truthfully and completely may be grounds for not hiring, disbarment from federal employment or for dismissal after you begin work. Falsifying a federal job application, attempting to violate the privacy of others, or attempting to compromise the operation of this system may be punishable by fine or imprisonment.
1.
From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes how your experience meets the ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision for the Utility System Repairer Operator, WG-4742-07 position.
Utility Systems Repairer Operators at this level can independently monitor pumping equipment, read meters, gauges and charts and records readings and prepares reports for supervisor or higher graded workers. Responsible for monitoring equipment and meters in accordance with a prescribed schedule such as pumps, flume meters and outlets. Perform plumbing tasks such as replacing hose bibs, valves, nipples, unions and elbows, fixtures, flush valves, and various types of pipes. Perform minor repairs to buildings of utility facilities.
Read all responses before making your selection. Any skill that you indicate you have experience with in the following occupational questionnaire must be specifically documented in your resume or application.
Utility Systems Repairer Operators at this level can independently monitor pumping equipment, read meters, gauges and charts and records readings and prepares reports for supervisor or higher graded workers. Responsible for monitoring equipment and meters in accordance with a prescribed schedule such as pumps, flume meters and outlets. Perform plumbing tasks such as replacing hose bibs, valves, nipples, unions and elbows, fixtures, flush valves, and various types of pipes. Perform minor repairs to buildings of utility facilities.
Read all responses before making your selection. Any skill that you indicate you have experience with in the following occupational questionnaire must be specifically documented in your resume or application.
2.
License Requirements: Applicants must possess and maintain a State of Colorado (or other state's equivalent) Water Treatment Operator Grade D and/or Water Distribution Operator Grade 1 or higher certification. From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes your qualifications.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Operate, maintain, and monitor a water treatment system.
4.
Perform water treatment plant seasonal activation and deactivation, routine maintenance, and winterization.
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Operate a potable water treatment system which utilizes water filtration.
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Operate water treatment systems that use ground water or wells as source water.
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Inspect, activate, deactivate, maintain, and repair a potable water distribution system.
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Operate, maintain, monitor, and repair water distribution systems.
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Perform chlorine residual tests to assure effluent and distribution water quality complies with required parameters set by State and/or Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
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Take water samples for bacteriological analysis.
11.
Make proper adjustments to chlorinators to meet regulatory residual requirements.
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Accurately record system data and usage.
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Ensure water meets the requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act and State and/or Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment standards.
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Track laboratory test results.
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Perform water laboratory tests including temperature, pH and turbidity.
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Use Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) for monitoring water treatment facilities and distribution systems.
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Perform work in confined spaces servicing tanks, manholes, flumes, pits, vaults, and filters.
18.
Assist with sewage pumping operations of vault and pit toilets.
19.
Assist with sewage pumping operations of lines and septic tanks.
20.
Assist with emergency sewage system repairs.
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Assist with the maintenance of lift stations, and septic systems.
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Operate, maintain, repair, and monitor wastewater collection systems including lift stations, flow meters, bar screens, SCADA monitoring, sewage pumps and pump controls, valves, and dosing siphons.
23.
Repair and maintain all facets of a potable water treatment facility including repair work on plumbing fixtures, service lines, and valves.
24.
Repair lines for chemical feed pumps.
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Repair and replace water distribution main piping, service meters, and valves.
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Operate, maintain, and repair mechanical equipment such as pumps, lab equipment, compressors, and generators.
27.
Use hand tools such as wrenches, shovels, cutters, and ratchets.
28.
Use power tools such as power drills.
29.
Assist in the repair and replacement of sewer lines and manholes.
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Follow oral instructions from a supervisor or lead operator.
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Complete work assignments received from supervisor or lead operator.
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Complete assigned work assignments within a predetermined time frame.
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Maintain detailed records of operating systems.
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Use computer software including e-mail for official correspondence and/or interdivisional communications, and to write detailed reports.