Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Major Range Test Facility Base (MRTFB) to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This is a journeyman level Water/Wastewater Systems Mechanic position with the Directorate of Public Work.

Duties

Maintain and repair installation water supply, distribution and treatment plant, equipment and systems. Maintain and repair all industrial equipment in water booster pumping plant, remote pumping stations, such as deep well pumping equipment, high-lift centrifugal and turbine pumps, variable feed chlorinators and chemical feed pumps. Monitor, troubleshoot and perform minor electronic and mechanical repairs on computer control and alarm system consisting of central controls at the main building and 19 secondary control systems on the geographically dispersed wells and equipment. Install, repair, maintain, and modify any portion of the water distribution systems including the mains, feeder lines, various altitude, air relief and gate, valves, fire hydrants, etc.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Position has been designated "Mission Essential, In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations (natural or man-made disaster)
• This position must obtain and maintain a valid State Commercial Driver's License (CDL) in one of the 50 US states
• This position is subject to random drug testing in accordance with Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991 and Army Regulation 600-85 once the CDL is obtained.
• This position requires a medical evaluation/examination for new hires and current employees and are required to carry and maintain their medical examination card while operating CDL required vehicles.
• This position must obtain and maintain state of New Mexico Certification for water supply and wastewater treatment Level 2 and 3 Certification within 24 months.
• This position requires the incumbent to work rotating shifts that include weekends and holidays. Days off are rotated between Tuesday/Wednesday and Saturday/Sunday.
• Position requires the incumbent to be on a rotating two (2) week on-call status during non-regularly scheduled hours that includes weekends and holidays.
• Incumbent required to perform the duties of a Water Treatment Plant Operator two (2) weeks out of three (3) and work weekends one (1) week out of three (3).
• Incumbent required to perform the duties of a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator one (1) week out three (3).
• This position requires the incumbent to work in all types of weather.
• This position requires use of protective clothing or equipment, as authorized by WSMR Safety Office
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.

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) Water/ Wastewater Systems Mechanic (Motor Vehicle Operator) ~ without more than normal supervision. Ability to collect samples of treated water and sewage, perform preventive inspections and maintenance on chemical feeders, chlorinators and other equipment, adjust rates of flow and amount of chemicals to be fed into the system; follow simple diagrams and drawings; maintain and repair water supply, distribution and treatment plant equipment and systems- Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. This position has selective placement factors which must be met prior to employment and for continued employment. Selective Placement Factors: You must possess State of New Mexico Certifications as Water Systems Operator Level One (1) and Wastewater Systems Operator Level One (1). PHYSICAL EFFORT: In the performance of duties, incumbent frequently works in limited space in cramped and uncomfortable positions. There is frequent climbing of stairways and ladders. The work also requires frequent handling of objects weighing 45 pounds and occasionally carrying objects weighing 45 pounds and over for considerable distances. The employee is required to push, pull, reach, walk, stand, crawl, kneel, bend, and work in cramped positions over and under machinery of all types for sustained periods of time. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work may be performed outside on uneven surfaces and in all kinds of weather conditions. Inside work may be performed on floor or deck surfaces that are uneven, oily and slippery. There is exposure to rotating machinery, noise & vibration from machine, chemicals, oil/grease and gases/fumes. Incumbent is subject to cuts, abrasions and bruises from use of tools/equipment and burns from chemicals. Position requires the climbing and working from ladders, staging and overhead storage tanks at heights exceeding 100 feet with possible injury from slipping and falling. Utilization of safety equipment such as hard hats, face shields, gloves, hard-toe shoe, respirators and protective clothing is required. Position could result in mandatory 24 hour emergency call to include being on-call status during non-regularly scheduled hours that includes weekends and holidays.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address FU-W6CJAA US ARMY IMCOM-USAG WSMR DO NOT MAIL White Sands Missile Range, NM 88002 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk