Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair the water distribution, wastewater collection, environmental, natural gas, and utility systems maintenance throughout Elmendorf AFB.

Duties

- Performs daily inspections, installation, repair, operation, and maintenance of the base water distribution system. - Performs daily inspections, installation, repair, operation, and maintenance, on oil/water separators, holding tanks, grit chambers, two exterior and 10 interior grease traps, and 17 sand/waste interceptors, with electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic control devices. - Plans and lays out installation, repair, and/or modification of a variety of complex equipment and systems. - Performs daily inspection, installation, repair, operation, and recurring maintenance on utility systems and equipment of 50 wet and dry fire suppression systems covering two million square feet of area, 514 fire hydrants, 20 backflow prevention devices, 15 sewage and storm lift stations, 733 sewer manholes to include 372,566 linear feet of wastewater sewer mains, water mains and valves, 22 septic tanks, and natural gas distribution system to include 36,397 linear feet of main, 214 valves, and pressure regulators. - Utilizes established safety practices, rules, regulations, and procedures to maintain safe and clean work environment

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• The employee may be required to work rotating shifts.
• The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license is required for the position.
• Occasionally is exposed to asbestos, communicable disease or infectious matter.
• Certification may be required by federal, state, or local regulatory agency.
• Supports the goals and objectives of the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) program.
• This is a drug tested designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.
• As required, may train and/or guide other civilian and military personnel in performance of duties.
• IAW DoDI 3020-42 this position has been locally, or command designated as Mission Essential (ME); needed to ensure the continued operation of mission essential functions of the activity.
• Mission Essential personnel may be required to report for duty at normal times when the base is closed or delayed reporting and remain on duty during phased or early release.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-4700 - General Maintenance And Operations Work Family. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. The screen out element for this position is the Ability To Do the Work of a UTILITY SYSTEMS REPAIRER-OPERATOR without More than Normal Supervision. JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of technical practices in order to perform various operational repairs and preventive maintenance on water distribution system, natural gas distribution system, wastewater collection system, environmental and utility systems. Knowledge of safety regulations, practices, and procedures. Skill in troubleshooting complex problems through application of prescribed test procedures and equipment. Skill in the use of measuring instruments such as gauges, meters, recorders, analog displays, and computer-generated data to determine operational status and make necessary adjustments. Ability to interpret diagrams, drawings, operating manuals, or special facility procedures to be followed during emergencies, equipment failures, or system malfunctions. Ability to operate auxiliary and control equipment. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Frequently works in confined areas in and around support equipment: e.g., auxiliary control equipment. Work requires moderate to strenuous physical effort and long periods of walking, kneeling, standing, climbing, bending, and crouching. Frequently lifts and carries equipment and chemical supplies weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted and occasionally items weighing over 50 pounds with assistance of other workers or weight handling equipment. WORKING CONDITIONS: Employee works indoors and outside. When working outside is subject to prevailing weather conditions. Works on catwalks and ladders. Employee is subject to high temperatures, high noise, dirt, grease, chemicals, and oil in the work area Subject to cuts and abrasions from use of tools and equipment and bums from acids, caustics, and contact with pipes. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Contacts

• Address JB Elmendorf-Richardson 8517 20th Street Suite 203 JB Elmendorf-Richardson, AK 99506 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]