Utilities Systems Operator

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You will serve as a UTILITIES SYSTEMS OPERATOR in the PUBLIC WORKS BUSINESS LINE (PWBL) of NAVFAC SOUTHWEST. The WG-11 has a Selective Placement factor (Screen-Out). Applicants must possess a Water Treatment (T1) license from the state of California or an equivalent license eligible for reciprocity, Water Distribution (D2) license from the state of California or an equivalent license eligible for reciprocity, Grade 2 Wastewater Treatment Operators license from the state of California or an equivalent license eligible for reciprocity, and a Driver's License. NOTE: You MUST submit copies with your application package, or you will be rated ineligible. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must 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 quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. WG-10 This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: Ability to do the work of a Utilities Systems Operator without more than normal supervision, performing duties such as: 1) Interpreting and applying the requirements contained in technical manuals, shop drawings, and blueprints; 2) Using and operating equipment and tools needed to ensure proper operation of systems; and 3) Applying shop mathematics sufficiently to perform assignments. NOTE: THIS INFORMATION MUST BE SUPPORTED IN YOUR RESUME TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION. WG-11 This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: Ability to do the work of a Utilities Systems Operator without more than normal supervision, performing duties such as: 1) Maintaining and operating wastewater treatment plants to remove human wastes from sanitary sewer systems before discharging into the ocean; 2) Installing, maintaining, and repairing water and wastewater treatment systems and equipment; 3) Inspecting equipment and ensuring proper operation and adjustments are made; 4) Inspecting sewer systems discharge points and determines sources; and 5) Maintaining daily logs and record deficiencies in surveillance, samples taken, chemicals used daily, and preventative maintenance. I am considered an expert and work with a high degree of independence. NOTE: THIS INFORMATION MUST BE SUPPORTED IN YOUR RESUME TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

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