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Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator.

USDA Forest Service
Tucson, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 4/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/23/2026
Duties

  • Operate the primary and secondary sewage disposal systems without supervision.
  • Use plant equipment to collect, treat, and dispose of waterborne domestic waste, and related domestic water system.
  • Uses secondary filtration processes and equipment such as biological filters, oil separators, holding tanks, sand filters, aeration tanks, and oxidation ponds ensuring compliance with state, federal and municipal regulations prior to discharge.
  • Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment.
  • Measure and introduce chemical agents and compounds into a water system in accordance with current regulations, established procedures, formulas, and other related guidance.
  • Maintain documents related to operations in accordance with established procedures.
  • Apply safe practices prescribed for use with materials, chemical agents, and compounds in performing sewage treatment plant systems work.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
  • Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
  • Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
  • Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served. Refer to the Next Steps section for more information.
  • Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
  • Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
  • Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license.
  • This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain applicable wastewater and water treatment licenses and/or certifications from the State where the position is located.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the

Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Applicants will be evaluated on their ability to perform the duties of the position rather than length of experience. Eligibility will be determined by the relevance, scope and quality of all experience and training, regardless of where or how acquired.

Conditions Of Employment

  • Must have a valid state driver's license.
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Wastewater and Water Treatment licenses and/or certifications from the state of Arizona.
  • Must have the ability to do the work of a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator without more than normal supervision.

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.

Education

There are no educational requirements for this position.

Additional information

The Forest Service may use certain incentives and hiring flexibilities, currently offered by the Federal government, to attract highly qualified candidates. Additional Information is available on the

Transfer of station may be authorized. Final determination will be made at time of official job offer.

This is a bargaining unit position and is represented by either NFFE, AFGE, or NAGE.

Forest Service daycare facilities may be available.

Government Housing may be available.

We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.

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.

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