This career/career-conditional permanent full-time position is located in Shenandoah National Park, in the Facilities Management Division. Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will be paid if the selectee lives outside of the local commuting area and is otherwise eligible for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with the Federal Travel Regulation.

Duties

The purpose of this position is to effectively manage the continuous operation, maintenance, and repair/rehabilitation of water and wastewater utility systems within Shenandoah National Park (SNP). Systems include potable water pumping, storage, transmission, treatment and distribution systems; wastewater collection, storage and treatment systems; chlorination systems; and state certified potable water and wastewater quality testing laboratories. Duties include: Effectively manage and supervise the operation and maintenance of water and wastewater utility systems. Develop bi-weekly operational planning through multi-year repair/rehab, cyclic and preventative maintenance planning. Utilize an automatic financial system to prepare, monitor and maintain a balanced annual budget. Responsible for the complete and accurate compliance of the SNPs utility systems in accordance with State and Federal regulations. Promote a safe, inclusive, positive and empowered work environment. Water Treatment Certificate: You must possess and maintain a current Water Treatment Operators Certificate, and you must be able to secure and maintain a valid Virginia Department of Health Services Class 6 or higher Water Treatment Operators Certificate. Please indicate the level of certification you currently possess. Wastewater Treatment Certificate: You must possess and maintain a current Wastewater Treatment Operators Certificate, and you must be able to secure and maintain a valid Virginia Department of Health Services Class 2 or higher Wastewater Treatment Operators Certificate. Please indicate the level of certification you currently possess. POSITION LOCATION: Shenandoah National Park is located in Virginia, approximately 90 miles southwest of Washington, D.C. The park consists of approximately 197,000 acres of land, including 80,000 acres designated as wilderness. It also contains 105 miles of Skyline Drive and 101 miles of the Appalachian Trail. Annual visitation is around 1.3 million, which has direct and extensive economic impact on the surrounding area (eight counties and nine municipalities). The park's natural, cultural and recreational resources are of vital interest to local and regional businesses, political leaders, conservation and outdoor recreation organizations, and the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Requirements

Qualifications

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualifications System for Trades and Labor Occupations (X-118-C) will be used in determining applicants' qualifications. There is no specific length of training or experience required; however, you must be able to demonstrate through the experience shown in your written resume and your responses to the questionnaire that you possess the competencies to perform the duties of this position without more than normal supervision. To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability to lead or supervise (SCREEN OUT) Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair, etc. Technical practices Use of measuring instruments Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. 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.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage positions.

Contacts

• Address Shenandoah National Park 3655 Hwy 211 East Luray, VA 22835 US
• Name: Debbie Truax
• Phone: 540-999-3500 (3479)
• Email: [email protected]