This position is located in Everglades National Park, in the Maintenance Division. This job announcement is open to receive applications from the first 100 applicants. The job announcement will remain open until either the quota of 100 applicants, or 03/28/2024 is reached. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration, even those that exceed the 100 applicant limit.

Duties

Current and former Federal employees with status, or who are reinstatement eligible; veterans eligible under the VEOA authority, or who are 30% or more disabled; applicants eligible under special appointing authorities such as individuals with targeted disabilities, certain military spouses, former Peace Corps and Vista Volunteers, etc. For more information, select the following link(s): 1) Merit Promotion, 2) Status Candidate, and/or 3) Veteran Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA). Current or former displaced Federal employee in the local commuting area eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), current Department of Interior (DOI) employees in the local commuting area eligible under the Career Transition Program (CTAP), and Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) eligibility. For more information, select the following link(s): 1) Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP), 2) Career Transition Program (CTAP), and/or 3) Veteran Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA). Current Department of Interior (DOI) employees in the local commuting area who has been identified as surplus and eligible for priority consideration under the Career Transition Program (CTAP); OR current or former displaced Federal employees in the local commuting area and eligible for consideration under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). For more information, select the following link(s): Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) and/or 2) Career Transition Program (CTAP). Current or former time-limited (temporary and term) employees of a land management agency eligible for permanent positions under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA). For more information, select the following link: Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA). Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid. All travel, transportation, and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the sole responsibility of the selected employee. DUTIES: The incumbent assist in the operation of the Reverse Osmosis water treatment plant, Membrane Bioreactor wastewater treatment plants and 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, 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

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. (includes blueprints 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. This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.

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]