Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator bei Department of the Army

Not Required

Duties

Operate and maintain Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant, Sewage Treatment Plant and potable Water Treatment Plant.,Perform operator maintenance on all equipment utilized in the Treatment Plants.,Utilize established processes to execute the necessary wastewater treatment functions.,Check equipment for proper operation, diagnose and correct malfunctioning equipment to ensure effective and efficient wastewater treatment practices.,Utilize operator manuals, regulations and established practices to effectively manage all systems.,Make scheduled equipment checks and respond to warning signals for a variety of alarm systems in the plant.

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 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator ~ without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common duties which include operating and maintaining sewage treatment facility equipment and processes. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. PHYSICAL EFFORTS: The work involves considerable walking, standing on concrete floors, etc. Light to moderate effort is required to turn valves and controls. Frequently lift and carry items weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted, and heavier weights with assistance from other workers or lifting devices. WORKING CONDITIONS: Perform Wastewater and Water Treatment duties both indoors and outdoors; subject to prevailing weather conditions. Exposure to constant noise, rotating machinery, dirt, grease, chemicals, oil, and fumes in the work area. Subject to cuts/abrasions from the tools and equipment, as well as, chemical burns. Work may be performed on catwalks and ladders. You are required to follow prescribed safety practices and to wear appropriate safety equipment, e.g. gloves, protective clothing, etc. Subject position is exposed to chemicals and compounds some of which may be hazardous.

Other Information

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a Construction, Engineering, and Infrastructure Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. The Department of the Army is committed to the highest ethical standards and, as an employee, you will be covered by the criminal conflict of interest statutes and the Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch.