Utility Systems Repairer Operator

This position serves as a Utility Systems Repairer-Operator. The primary purpose of this position is to install, maintain, test, troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate a variety of utility systems that require intermediate to journey level skills in various utility related trades such as electrical work, air conditioning equipment repair, heating equipment maintenance, boiler plant maintenance, wastewater treatment operation, water treatment operation, and engineering equipment operation.

Qualifications:

Requirements Cont:
Probationary Period: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated.

This Probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated.

Upon completion of your Probationary your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors:

• Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT)
• Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprints reading)
• Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Drivers license
• Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation Repair, etc.
• Knowledge of materials
• Technical Competence
• Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic)
• Use of Measuring Instruments

SCREEN OUTS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in the repair and installation of water and/or wastewater pipes, valves, fire hydrants and related public water and/or wastewater systems. Perform troubleshooting on various water treatment equipment such as chemical solution feeders and chlorinators, mixed media pressure filters, slow sand filtration, cartridge type filtration systems, and pressure regulators. I utilize hand and power tools associated with this trade. Perform these duties independently subject to occasional inspection.

DRIVER'S LICENSE: This position requires that the incumbent possess a valid Driver's License.

WATER TREATMENT, DISTRIBUTION, OR WASTEWATER OPERATORS CERTIFICATION: Level 1 or greater certification in at least one (1) of the following: Water Treatment, Water Distribution or Wastewater Treatment in State of South Dakota or equivalent license from another state and can meet the reciprocity conditions within 12 months.

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.

ICTAP/CTAP Statement: Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well qualified means that the applicant meets the following: OPM qualification standards for the position; all selective placement factors, where applicable; special qualifying conditions that OPM has approved for the position, where applicable; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and is rated by the organization at least at the well qualified level on all competencies.

Responsibilities:

MAJOR DUTIES

• Utility System Operator Helper assists journeyman level operators by performing routine duties of various utility systems located at Mount Rushmore National Memorial. The work is concerned with assistance duties in the operation of the park's wastewater treatment plant, potable water system, propane distribution system, chiller system, and other heating/air conditioning systems.
• This position assists in the operation and the very routine operator maintenance of the utility systems at Mount Rushmore.
• Assists journey worker in performing very routine/very minor operator maintenance and repair on mechanical equipment such as pumps, blowers, timers, chlorinators, timers, pipelines and reservoirs.
• As directed, assists journey work who traces and locates minor operational defects in existing equipment.
• Following specific guidance and instruction, performs very routine and recurring daily checks related to water production and quality including chlorine residuals, pH test, temperature and/or turbidity. Assists with meter and gauge reading and reporting. Assists in keeping of accurate records and preparing basic reports on wastewater and potable water plants, collection system operations, and/or other utility systems. Reports findings to higher graded employee.
• As needed/directed, aids operators in a lab work to ensure compliance with standards.
• Operates a hand tools appropriate for the trades, i.e., hammers, screwdrivers, drills, augers, sanders, grinders. Specific Park location may require the use of snow blowers or ATVs for access and mobility.
• Occasionally, the helper performs more difficult work under close supervision, such as making minor adjustments to equipment or the most basic and obvious aspects of chemical application.
• Performs shop support work: Uses and accounts for tools and equipment. Sweeps, cleans spills, and removes trash to keep work area clean and orderly. Stocks shelves.
• Documents accomplishments in Facility Management Software System (FMSS). Assists in response to related utility breakdowns, waterlines, sewer lines, pumps and motors.
• Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations to maintain a safe and clean work environment.

AREA INFORMATION
Mount Rushmore National Memorial is located three miles west of Keystone, South Dakota, in the Black Hills of southwestern South Dakota. Housing for purchase or rent, schools, medical and dental facilities, churches of most faiths, and shopping are available in Rapid City, 25 miles northeast of Park Headquarters, and in nearby Hill City and Custer. Mount Rushmore National Memorial (U.S. National Park Service)

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