Job opening: Utility Systems Repairer-Operator
Salary: $27 - 31 per hour
Relocation: YES
Published at: Aug 10 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
These positions are located in Yosemite National Park, in the Division of Facilites Division, Utilities Branch.
This is an open continuous vacancy announcement. Applicants will be referred periodically throughout the announcement period. Final application disposition will be completed once all positions have been filled or the announcement reaches the end of the open period stated in the announcement. The first cut-off date is 11:59 pm (est), August 24, 2023.
Duties
These are Career/Career-Conditional Full-time appointments
This announcement covers:
Utility Systems Repair Operator-Wawona Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant (WAU)
Utility Systems Repair Operator-Wastewater Treatment Plant and Water Treatment/Distribution El Portal (EPU)
Utility Systems Repair Operator-Yosemite Valley-Water treatment and distribution, sewer collection systems and lift stations. (VAU)
Utility Systems Repair Operator-Back Country Utilities (BCU).These positions are Career Seasonal, subject to non-pay from approximately November to March each year.
These positions are located in the Utilities Branch, Division of Facilities Management and Engineering, Yosemite National Park. The Park is open to travel year-round and has a visitor load in excess of four million annually. Yosemite has one of the largest and most complex utility operation and infrastructure in the National Park Service, protecting park resources and providing vital and necessary service for park visitors and operations. Facilities include: 22 wastewater treatment facilities, treating 270 million gallons of wastewater annually, 26 water systems, producing 278 million gallons of potable water annually and 5 backcountry compost toilets, removing about 14 tons of composted human waste annually. The occupant may be assigned to work in any facility or location in Yosemite National Park.
The Utility System Repairer Operator works under the supervision of a USRO Supervisor (Wastewater/Water Utilities). Responsible for assisting in the efficient repair, maintenance and operation of water and wastewater treatment plants, collection systems including lift stations, distribution systems, reservoirs, and ancillary equipment.
A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay.
Qualifications
SELECTIVE FACTORS - If you do not possess the required licenses specified below, you will be rated ineligible. You MUST provide a copy of each license you possess at the time of application.
All Locations:
(D-1) Water Distribution Operator License
(T-1) Water Treatment Operator License
Wawona and El Portal Locations you must also possess:
(WW-1) Wastewater Treatment Operator License
In addition to the above selective factors, to qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors:
Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT)
Knowledge of equipment, assembly, installation, repair, etc.
Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
Use of Measuring Instrument
Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprinting reading)
Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
Knowledge of Materials
If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors.
Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions.
Contacts
- Address Yosemite National Park
5037 Stroming Road
Mariposa, CA 95338
US
- Name: Amanda Christensen
- Phone: 541-591-8469
- Email: [email protected]
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