UTILITY SYSTEMS OPERATOR

Description:

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Requirements:

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.

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.

WG-07: The Screen-out Element for this position is: The ability to perform some tasks including inspecting sewage lift stations, checking operations and controls, troubleshooting and clearing alarms and malfunctions, and making adjustments and repairs to control systems to minimize disruptions. I work under supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who reviews my work for completion.

WG-05: The Screen-out Element for this position is: The ability to perform common tasks including operating and performing preventative maintenance on pumps, compressors, valves, controls, and miscellaneous equipment used in sewage collection operations, water distribution systems, and potable water components. I work under close supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed,

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.