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 30 applicants or until 12/21/2023 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration. Occupancy of government quarters is required.

Duties

Statement of Duties: This utility systems operator position is assigned to the Facilities Division of Big Bend National Park and directly reports to the Supervisor for Buildings and Utilities. Most of the time for this position will be spent operating and maintaining water and wastewater systems throughout the park to federal and state standards. This position will be responsible for the operation of two water systems and two wastewater treatment plants in Panther Junction and the Chisos Basin. The incumbent will operate and maintain collection and distribution systems, which may include painting, carpentry, electrical, plumbing work. This position will also maintain landscapes and yards around utility plants. Incumbent must be properly trained be able to achieve a Texas Class C Water and Wastewater license Operates motor vehicles and performs pre-vehicle operation inspection such as fluid levels, lights, brakes, and operational procedures, greasing moving parts, changing oil, fuel and air filters, cleaning and washing vehicles, and minor parts changing repairs. The incumbent will be exposed to a variety of seasonal weather conditions while working outdoors. Will be exposed to heat, biting insects, dust, dirt, wind, and rain. May work with hazardous chemicals and around moving equipment, paints, solvents, etc. Area, Daycare and School Information: Big Bend National Park encompasses 801,000 acres of the Chihuahuan Desert with more biodiversity than almost any other national park and a dark sky designation. Elevation in the park varies from 7825 to 1850 ft. The climate is generally pleasant with hot summers (90-110+ degrees F.) and mild winters (30-50 degrees F.). Recreational opportunities include hiking, bird watching, photography, backcountry camping, bicycling, and river rafting. The park has a post office, gas stations, camper stores, restaurant, library, gym, and lodge. The gateway town of Terlingua has lodging, restaurants, hardware store, small grocery and gift stores, churches and a bank. Lajitas has limited shopping, lodging, restaurants, golf course and churches. Alpine, Texas (100 miles from PJ) has most necessities, including supermarkets, variety of stores, a hospital, pharmacies, churches, a movie theater, and a university. The nearest larger cities are Midland/Odessa (225 miles) and El Paso (325 miles). There are 250 people in the park community including NPS, Concession, Border Patrol, Postal Service, and School staff, and their families in 5 housing areas. San Vicente public school (SVISD) (www.svisd.com) is a state-accredited elementary (Pk-8) located at Panther Junction. The daycare program is currently free, subject to change (contact Dr. Jessi Milam at 432-244-3131 or [email protected] for more information). SVISD has a 3:1 student to teacher ratio and is an "A" rated academic curriculum with a variety of extracurricular activities including archery, STEM, gifted & talented, summer programs, and a computer lab. Terlingua has a state-accredited high school (no bus service). An active employee/community association sponsors social events throughout the year. Please visit our website for more information at: https://go.nps.gov/bigbendareainfo.

Requirements

Qualifications

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)Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprints)Dexterity and SafetyKnowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation Repair, etc.Operation of Utility SystemsOperation of Waste Water SystemTechnical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic) 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 Big Bend National Park Big Bend National Park Big Bend National Park, TX 79834 US
• Name: Vicki Duran
• Email: [email protected]