Water Systems Operator III

National Park Service • Bullhead City, AZ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is in the Division of Maintenance and Engineering, Utility Systems Branch at Lake Mead National Recreation Area. It provides utility systems support in water quality and water treatment processes. The incumbent is supervised by the Utility Systems Branch Manager, who provides general guidance on safety practices, rules and regulations, work priorities, and unusual problems or situations.

The operator performs work necessary to operate and maintain water and wastewater systems in accordance with State and Federal regulatory standards and permits. Systems include a potable water distribution system, potable water micro-filtration treatment plant, water ion adsorption treatment system, and direct or indirect filtration. The position also supports facility management and project planning activities.

The position may require on-call work, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, and shift work. A valid driver's license must be maintained. The employee must hold or obtain within 180 days of entry on duty an Arizona and Nevada Grade 1 Wastewater Treatment Operators Certificate and Arizona and Nevada Grade 2 Water Treatment Operators Certificate. The employee must wear a uniform and meet uniform standards; a uniform allowance is provided. Training and obtaining and maintaining a government credit card with travel and purchase authority may be required. A one-year probationary period applies.

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.
• Must successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
• Must have, or obtain within 180 days of entry on duty, an Arizona and Nevada Grade 1 Wastewater Treatment Operators Certificate.
• Must have, or obtain within 180 days of entry on duty, an Arizona and Nevada Grade 2 Water Treatment Operators Certificate.
• Must wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards.
• Must be at least 18 years old, or meet the stated conditions for employment at age 16 or 17.
• Must demonstrate sufficient knowledge and ability in the job-related factors, including performing the work without more than normal supervision, equipment assembly and repair, water and wastewater system operation, technical practices, measuring instruments, interpreting instructions and specifications, and dexterity and safety.
• Must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and obtain an average of at least 2 points on all job elements to qualify.
• Must serve a one-year probationary period.
• Education cannot substitute for experience for Federal Wage System positions.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and monitor water and wastewater systems.
• Operate, maintain, and monitor a potable water distribution system, potable water micro-filtration treatment plant, water ion adsorption treatment system, and direct or indirect filtration.
• Apply State and Federal regulatory standards and permits.
• Follow lockout/tagout procedures and comply with the park's Confined Space program and procedures.
• Troubleshoot and repair pumps, valves, meters, monitors, and chemical feed equipment.
• Support the park Facility Management Software System (FMSS).
• Assist program managers with cost estimates for repair and rehabilitation projects, cyclic requirements, and alternative funding requirements in the Project Management Information Systems (PMIS).

Benefits

• A uniform allowance will be provided.
• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed