Duties

The initial cut-off date for first consideration is March 04, 2024, 11:59 p.m. ET, with additional cut-off dates established as necessary.

• Plans and directs weekly and monthly work schedules and sequence of operations for employees.
• Monitors NIWTP operations budget and provides justification to management if not executing within the established budget.
• Monitors and controls plant operations to verify performance is in compliance with state and federal environmental permits and safety regulations.
• Controls treatment plant performance through review of laboratory analysis, physical inspections, and data in program applications.
• Identifies employees' training needs, and initiates recommendations to provide necessary training.
• Develops performance standards, counsels' employees on performance requirements and completes annual performance appraisals.
• Implements such programs as Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA), the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or Naturalized U.S. Citizen.
• For Status Candidates Only: You must meet one or more criteria in the Area of Consideration section.
• You must obtain and maintain a favorable background investigation.
• You must successfully complete a pre-employment medical examination.
• You must pass a pre-employment drug test and pass periodic drug testing thereafter; a positive result will prevent employment or subject you to disciplinary action, up to removal from the position.
• You may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
• You must obtain and maintain direct deposit of your federal pay.
• You may be exposed to viruses and bacteria. Upon your request, you may receive preventative vaccinations against Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Typhoid Fever, Tuberculosis, and Tetanus at the agency expense.
• You must be able to lift up to 44 pounds unassisted and you must be able to lift over 45 pounds assisted.
• You must be able to sustain periods of substantial walking, bending, stooping, standing, crouching, stretching and reaching which will be evaluated during the pre-employment medical examination.
• You will be exposed to hazardous material waste and must wear protective clothing and equipment (e.g., rubber boots, coveralls, goggles, aprons, gloves, respirator, etc.) as situations warrant.
• You will be subject to work in confined spaces and strenuous work, and work in adverse weather conditions and temperature extremes.
• You may be required to use a face-fitted respirator.
• You will be required to complete an Immunization Declaration Form.
• You may be required to serve a one-year supervisory probationary period.
• You must possess and maintain, either upon appointment or within 18 months of appointment, an Arizona Class 4 (or higher) Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certification as per Arizona Administrative Code Section R18-5-114.4.c.
• You must possess and maintain, upon appointment, an Arizona Class 3 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certification as per Arizona Administrative Code Section R18-5-114.4.c.
• You must possess and maintain a valid U. S. Motor Vehicle Driver License, without impeding restrictions, and issued by a U. S. state, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory.
• You may be subject to random or special group drug testing.
• You may be required to work overtime.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

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  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

• Required Documents

  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

  All applicants are required to submit the following documents as part of the application package:

  • Resume: Your resume MUST state complete information for each job entry (beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week). If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package will be rendered disqualified, and you will no longer be considered for this position.
  • Completed on-line occupational questionnaire.
  • Driver License: You MUST submit a valid driver license, without impeding restrictions, and issued by a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory. If you do not submit the required driver license, your application package will be rendered disqualified, and you will no longer be considered for this position.
  • License/certification: You MUST submita copy of your Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certification, Arizona Class 3. If you do not submit the required certification, your application package will be rendered disqualified, and you will no longer be considered for this position.

  All Merit Promotion (Status) applicants are required (as applicable) to submit the following documents as part of the application package:

  • Proof of eligibility for merit promotion as described under the Area of Consideration section: All current or former federal employees MUST submit an SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action
  • Proof of eligibility for appointment as described under the Area of Consideration section: Veterans appointment eligibility documentation.

  All Applicants Claiming Veterans' Preference should include the following documents as part of the application package:

  • Veterans' Preference Documentation (if applicable): All Veterans: DD-214 (Member 4 copy is preferred), which includes character of service, or for Active Duty Service Members a certification which includes service dates, type of separation, and character of service. A "certification" is a written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted.
  • Disabled Veterans: VA Disability Letter (with percentage of disability) OR document of disability determination from a branch of the armed forces which reflects a compensable service-connected disability rating.
  • Derived Preference: The spouse, widow/widower, or mother of a veteran may be eligible to claim veterans' preference when the veteran is unable to use it. To do so, you must submit an SF-15 www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf15.pdf and the documentation required by that form. Veterans' Preference: For more information and/or to determine if you are eligible for Veterans' Preference, please visit www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx (for veterans) or www.fedshirevets.gov/job/familypref/index.aspx (for family members). Below is a website for veterans to gain access to their DD-214 online: www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records and the documentation required by that form.

• How to Apply

  To apply for this position, you must complete the Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
  The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 06/30/2024 to receive consideration.

  • To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
  • Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
  • It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
  • To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  • To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12332119~

  Agency contact information

  USIBWC HRO

  Email

  HRO-Recruitment_Classification@ibwc.gov

  Address

  United States Section, International Boundary and Water Commission
  PO Box 4063
  Rio Rico, AZ 85648
  US

  Next steps

  Once the online questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. Based upon your score, you may be referred to the hiring official. If your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly by that office for a possible interview.
  You will receive status notifications through Application Manager or via email within 4-6 weeks.

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

Status Candidates (Merit Promotion and VEOA Eligibles), Certain Military Spouses, Former Overseas Employees, Peace Corps and AmeriCorps Vista, Schedule A, and certain Land Management Eligibles, and The Public.