This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This position is with: US ARMY IMCOM JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD - YTC DIRECTORATE OF PUBLIC WORKS OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE DIVISION UTILITIES & ENERGY BRANCH YAKIMA TRAINING CTR, WA

Duties

Operate and maintain all units of a Wastewater Plant which provides for complete sewage treatment to include pretreatment, primary, secondary treatment and separate sewage digestion. Operate and maintain potable water systems to include five deep well turbine pumps with chlorinators systems and 600,000 gallon storage tank with cathodic protection in the cantonment area. Apply a variety of methods, procedures and techniques to repair, overhaul and maintain wastewater treatment plant, self contained vehicle wash facility and potable water systems and equipment. Responsible for the Yakima Training Center waste oil collection and disposal. Ensure proper operation of the facility by assigned military and provides training as necessary.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A Secret clearance is required throughout this appointment.
• Required to successfully complete a pre-employment physical prior to being placed into this position.
• Position requires incumbent to have or able to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license for the duration of employment.
• Position has a requirement to carry and lift items up to 40 lbs.
• Required to obtain Water District Manager Certification within 1 Year of employment.
• Required to obtain Cross Connection Control Specialist Certification within 1 year of employment.
• The incumbent is required to report for duty during inclement weather, natural disasters, and other emergency situations as directed by the Commander and may be required to remain on duty after the official shift ends.
• The incumbent can be required to work irregular duty hours to include working nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT MECHANIC (WASTE WATER TREAT PLANT OPER ~ without more than normal supervision. Skilled in planning and laying out work in the overhaul, maintenance, and installation of various types of general non-production industrial plant machinery, equipment, and systems, including those with complex prototype modifications, using a variety of tools and measuring devices - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical Effort: Continuously walks up and down stairs and around the plant. Opens and closes heavy valves; lifts heavy equipment; works in strained and awkward positions; climbs planks to high levels and crawls on walkways and edges of tanks. Must be able to lift and carry items weighing 40 pounds or more. Working Conditions: Works both inside and outside often in adverse weather conditions. Is exposed to dirt, grease, dampness, infections and diseases and chlorine and other gas fumes. May be exposed to dangers of falling into open tanks and scum chambers and the possibility of cuts, bruises and broken bones. Uses safety equipment and clothing as required.

Education

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Contacts

• Address EU-APF-W12KAA JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD DO NOT MAIL Tacoma, WA 98433 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk