This position is located on the Curlew Forest Service Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center in Curlew, WA. The incumbent is responsible for the operation of the primary and secondary sewage disposal plant equipment used to collect, treat, and dispose of waterborne domestic waste, and related domestic water system. For additional information about the duties of this position, please contact Samuel Novikoff at [email protected].

Duties

The incumbent is responsible for providing pretreatment, primary treatment, and secondary treatment of influent and effluent. Incumbent collects water samples, and performs extensive tests in order to determine biochemical oxygen demand, suspended and dissolved solids, and dissolved oxygen and acidity. Based upon the results of performed tests the incumbent will increase or decrease chemical agents; adjusting the rate of flow and amount of chemicals to be fed into the system. Performs preventive inspection and maintenance on chemical feeders, chlorinators and other equipment. Maintains stand-by emergency generator. Calibrates, adjusts and cleans chemical equipment. Inspects sewage systems and makes recommendation for pumping and maintenance of systems. Incumbent may be responsible for maintaining and operating equipment related to the domestic water supply system, and monitoring the quality and quantity of daily water flow. The incumbent performs tests checking pH level, turbidity, and fluoride and chloride content; maintain proper levels by adding silicates and chemical agents such as chlorine, fluoride, and manganese into the water system. Performs routine maintenance on mechanical work equipment, rooms and appurtenances such as pumps, blowers, mixes, valves, flow meters, etc.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.
• Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify.
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain applicable wastewater and water treatment licenses and/or certifications from the State where the position is located.
• This is a Test Designated Position. You will be tested for illegal drugs prior to appointment. Appointment is conditional on negative results.
• Must possess valid State Driver’s License.
• You will frequently lift and carry items weighing up to 18 kilograms (40 lbs.) unassisted, and occasionally lift and carry heavier items with assistance of other workers or with lifting devices.
• Operators do considerable walking, standing on concrete floors, and climbing stairways and ladders. Light to moderate physical effort is necessary to turn valves and controls.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's Federal Wage System Qualifications Standards. Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Provide course descriptions as necessary. Applicants must show possession of the screen-out job element in their resume as well as all other job elements. Applicants who do not meet the following screen-out job element will not be evaluated further. Screen-Out Job Element: Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision. In addition to the above requirement, applicants will be rated on the job elements listed below: Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Operation of wastewater treatment equipment Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (other than blueprints) Dexterity and Safety There is no substitution of education for this position. 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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address USDA Forest Service HRM Contact Center DO NOT MAIL IN APPLICATIONS, SEE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE ANNOUNCEMENT. Albuquerque, NM 87120 US
• Name: HRM Contact Center
• Phone: 1-877-372-7248 X2
• Email: [email protected]