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Position Title
Utility Systems Repairer Operator
Agency
National Park Service
Announcement Number
PW-1548-SR-24-12496296-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, July 31, 2024 to Tuesday, August 13, 2024
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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. This position requires the incumbent to have a minimum of a Level 1 Water Treatment License, Level 1 Water Distribution License, or Grade 1 Wastewater Operator License from any U.S. state or territory. 
Please mark the answer below that best matches how you meet this requirement. (You must submit a copy of your latest license with your resume.)
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3. Would you accept a temporary appointment? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Utility Systems Repairer-Operator WG-07 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 WG-4742-07 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)
1. ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF A UTILITY SYSTEMS REPAIRER-OPERATOR WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION (SCREEN OUT) from the descriptions below, please choose the best response to describe your ability to perform Utility Systems Repairer-Operator work. You must document your experience in your resume.
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Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation Repair, etc. (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. Troubleshoot, repair, and adjust components such as transformers, motors, electrodes, solenoids, thermostats, rheostats, alarms and safety devices.
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3. Troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate a variety of multicomponent industrial and precision measurement of instruments {i.e. magnetic and differential pressure flowmeters, sonic meters, and turbidity meters).
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4. Perform maintenance and repair of mechanical, electromechanical, electrical, and pneumatic equipment pertaining to lift station operations.
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5. Start and stop pumps, engines and generators to control and adjust treatment processes.
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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)
6. Perform water and wastewater system and equipment checks.
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7. Monitor water usage, turbidities, chlorine usage and chlorine level in system and adjust as required.
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8. Use safety personal protective equipment (PPE) such as: respirators or air monitors, fall protection, confined space criteria, etc.
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9. Inspect and perform routine and preventative maintenance on all water associated systems.
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10. Maintain accurate water logs, records and reports.
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Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. (blueprints, drawings, and work orders) (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. Maintain operations and maintenance records via computer spreadsheets, and specialized water programs.
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12. Utilizing Microsoft Office Word, Access and Excel (or equivalent), to draft documents, develop and maintain spreadsheets and databases.
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Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment including 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)
13. Use and maintain measuring instruments (e.g. electrical meters, calipers, squares, plumb bob).
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14. Use and maintain plumbing tools (e.g. torches, pipe threading machines, reamers, tubing cutters, adjustable wrenches, electric sewer augers and snake).
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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)
15. 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.
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16. 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.
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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, ABS and PVC.
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18. Create material lists and cost estimates for facilities projects.
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19. 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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