Utility Systems Repairer Operator Supervisor

National Park Service•Grand Canyon, AZ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Utility Systems Repairer Operator Supervisor serves with the National Park Service at Grand Canyon National Park in the Facility Management and Engineering Division’s Utilities Branch. The position manages the continuous operation, maintenance, and rehabilitation of potable water and wastewater utility systems, including pumping, storage, treatment, distribution, collection, reclamation, chlorination, and certified water quality laboratories. The work includes operating and monitoring utility systems, maintaining infrastructure, collecting and testing samples, diagnosing equipment failures, responding to emergencies, maintaining operational records, and following safety procedures. The role also involves supervising utility operations and maintaining or working toward required state operator certifications. The position supports the commissioning of new water and wastewater treatment facilities scheduled from late 2025 through 2030. Work is performed in remote, widely dispersed, and arduous locations, and the employee must reside within the park. The job combines supervisory, administrative, and field work; requires seven-day operational coverage and occasional travel; and includes outdoor work and exposure to utility-system hazards. A uniform is required, and a uniform allowance is provided.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
Must pass a background investigation and receive favorable adjudication.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
Must participate in Direct Deposit and pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
Must wear the required uniform and comply with uniform standards.
Must complete training and obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
Must submit a financial disclosure report within 30 days of appointment.
Must possess and maintain a current Grade 3 Water Distribution System Operator Certificate and Grade 2 Water Collection System Operator Certificate within one year of entrance on duty.
Must possess a current Grade 3 Wastewater Treatment Operators Certificate at the time of application and maintain it within one year of entrance on duty.
Must meet the minimum age requirement: at least 18 years old, or at least 16 and meeting one of the specified education, training, or student-employment conditions.
Must meet the job-related factors, including ability to lead or supervise, knowledge of equipment assembly and repair, technical practices, use of measuring instruments, ability to interpret instructions and specifications including blueprints, ability to use and maintain tools and equipment, and knowledge of materials.
Must achieve at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and an average of at least 2 points on all job elements.
Must reside within the park.
Must be able to perform the required physical activities, including walking, climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, working on uneven terrain, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, climbing ladders, entering confined spaces, and responding to emergencies.
Must have sufficient physical endurance to work in remote locations and perform inspections and oversight under varied environmental and operational conditions.
May be required to serve a one-year probationary period; the supervisory position may also require a supervisory probationary period.
Applicants must document relevant experience and training in their resume. Current Federal employees must provide hours worked per week or submit a non-award SF-50; other applicants must state full-time or part-time status and hours worked per week.

Responsibilities

Manage the continuous operation, maintenance, and rehabilitation of potable water and wastewater utility systems.
Operate, monitor, and adjust water treatment, distribution, wastewater collection, and treatment systems, including pumps, lift stations, chlorination equipment, storage tanks, and SCADA controls.
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on waterlines, valves, hydrants, sewer mains, manholes, motors, and backflow prevention assemblies.
Collect water and wastewater samples, conduct field tests for chlorine residual, pH, and turbidity, and record results to support regulatory compliance.
Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic failures in pumps, generators, compressors, and control systems using schematics, technical manuals, and diagnostic equipment.
Respond to after-hours emergencies, including water main breaks, sewer overflows, and power outages; isolate affected systems, make repairs, and restore service.
Maintain operational logs, work orders, and asset records in FMSS, and report equipment deficiencies and recommended repairs to supervisors.
Follow safety procedures for confined-space entry, lockout/tagout, trenching and excavation, and chemical handling, and use required personal protective equipment.
Maintain, or work toward, state water and wastewater operator certifications required by the position.
Conduct inspections and oversight activities at utility facilities, including in remote locations and under varied environmental and operational conditions.
Provide seven-day operational coverage and occasional travel as required.