Water/Wastewater Systems Mechanic (Motor Vehicle Operator).

Duties

• Maintain and repair all industrial equipment in water booster pumping plant, remote pumping stations, such as deep well pumping equipment, high-lift centrifugal and turbine pumps, variable feed chlorinators and chemical feed pumps.
• Monitor, troubleshoot and perform minor electronic and mechanical repairs on computer control and alarm system consisting of central controls at the main building and 19 secondary control systems on the geographically dispersed wells and equipment.
• Install, repair, maintain, and modify any portion of the water distribution systems including the mains, feeder lines, various altitude, air relief and gate, valves, fire hydrants, etc.
• Perform tasks associated with water treatment where the quality of the water is below acceptable and prescribed standards requiring filtration processes to change the taste, odor, physical, chemical, and/or bacteriological content of the water.
• Perform a full range of waste water treatment plant operator duties.
• Operate a 5-ton maintenance vehicle, 2200 gallon Septic Truck, and/or 4000 gallon Septic Pumper Truck upon request from customers or as needed in the regular course of the day or after hour emergency.
  
  

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires a medical evaluation/examination for new hires and current employees and are required to carry and maintain their medical examination card while operating CDL required vehicles.
• This position is subject to random drug testing in accordance with Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991 and Army Regulation 600-85 once the CDL is obtained.
• Must obtain and maintain state of New Mexico Certification for water supply and wastewater treatment Level 2 and 3 Certification within 24 months.
• This position requires the incumbent to work rotating shifts that include weekends and holidays. Days off are rotated between Tuesday/Wednesday and Saturday/Sunday.
• Position requires the incumbent to be on a rotating two (2) week on-call status during non-regularly scheduled hours that includes weekends and holidays.
• Incumbent required to perform the duties of a Water Treatment Plant Operator two (2) weeks out of three (3) and work weekends one (1) week out of three (3).
• Incumbent required to perform the duties of a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator one (1) week out three (3).
• Position requires the incumbent to work in all types of weather.
• Requires use of protective clothing or equipment, as authorized by WSMR Safety Office
  
  

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(n) Water/Wastewater Systems Mechanic (Motor Vehicle Operator) ~ without more than normal supervision. Ability to collect samples of treated water and sewage, perform preventive inspections and maintenance on chemical feeders, chlorinators and other equipment, adjust rates of flow and amount of chemicals to be fed into the system; follow simple diagrams and drawings; maintain and repair water supply, distribution and treatment plant equipment and systems. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

This position has selective placement factors which must be met prior to employment and for continued employment.

Selective Placement Factor

You must possess State of New Mexico Certifications as Water Systems Operator Level One (1) and Wastewater Systems Operator Level One (1).

• PHYSICAL EFFORT: In the performance of duties, incumbent frequently works in limited space in cramped and uncomfortable positions. There is frequent climbing of stairways and ladders. The work also requires frequent handling of objects weighing 45 pounds and occasionally carrying objects weighing 45 pounds and over for considerable distances. The employee is required to push, pull, reach, walk, stand, crawl, kneel, bend, and work in cramped positions over and under machinery of all types for sustained periods of time.
• WORKING CONDITIONS:Work may be performed outside on uneven surfaces and in all kinds of weather conditions. Inside work may be performed on floor or deck surfaces that are uneven, oily and slippery. There is exposure to rotating machinery, noise & vibration from machine, chemicals, oil/grease and gases/fumes. Incumbent is subject to cuts, abrasions and bruises from use of tools/equipment and burns from chemicals. Position requires the climbing and working from ladders, staging and overhead storage tanks at heights exceeding 100 feet with possible injury from slipping and falling. Utilization of safety equipment such as hard hats, face shields, gloves, hard-toe shoe, respirators and protective clothing is required. Position could result in mandatory 24 hour emergency call to include being on-call status during non-regularly scheduled hours that includes weekends and holidays.
  
  

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional 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.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• 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
• This is a(n) Engineers & Scientists (Construction) (CP-18) Career Program position aligned under the Career Management Directorate.
• 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.
• Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Salary negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service may be authorized.
• Credit for Prior Non-Federal Work Experience and Certain Military Service for Determining Annual Leave Accrual Rate may be authorized.
  
  

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

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.