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. Open to the first 100 applicants or until 09/11/2023 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.

Duties

The incumbent assist in the operation of the Reverse Osmosis water treatment plant and Membrane Bioreactor wastewater treatment plants along with 12 small drinking water systems with disinfection, laboratory testing, adjusting pumps, return flow rates, and other process controls. They must also follow scheduled daily, weekly, and monthly inspections and routine servicing and troubleshooting of lift stations, mechanical equipment, automatic controls, and the collection system. Computerized utility systems and maintenance software are required, and the incumbent must learn proper methods for operating, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair for the following kinds of water treatment equipment: chemical solution feeders and chlorinators, mixed media pressure filters, slow sand filtration, cartridge type filtration systems, pressure regulators, flow meters, pumps of various types and sizes, altitude valves, air relief, pressure sustaining and reducing valves, floats and flow switches, tank alarm devices, continuous flow turbidity and chlorine residual analyzers/recorders, gravity type collection systems and various sizes and types of electric motors, speed controllers, circuit breakers, relays, circuits and electrical equipment. The incumbent performs routine maintenance, repairs, troubleshoots systems and individual components, makes replacements, and installs new systems, components, and equipment. They use operating principles, blueprints, diagrams, technical manuals, test equipment, and trade tools to repair and replace parts, troubleshoot, repair, tests, overhauls, modifies, calibrates, and installs equipment that can be multi-component and precision in nature. They also perform plumbing-related duties, such as planning, layout, and routing of piping systems, and must be able to adjust slant, slope, and set grade of these systems to ensure proper operation. Incumbent is expected to have a basic knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, operator and maintenance manuals, systems design, methods, and associated calculations and mathematics.

Requirements

Qualifications

Requirements Continued: You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 1 nights per month. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes. Government Charge Card: You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority. Applicants must be at least (1)18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program. 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 Use of Measuring Instruments Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. 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 Everglades National Park 40001 SR 9336 Homestead, FL 33034 US
• Name: Dalirca Matos
• Phone: (000)000-0000
• Email: [email protected]