Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens

• You will calibrate chemical feeding machines to produce chemical composition (e.g., chlorine, fluoride, pH balance, corrosion control).
• You will calibrate water plant treating and pumping systems (e.g., auxiliary gasoline and diesel motors, generators) for preventative maintenance.
• You will perform prescribed tests (e.g., turbidity, combined chlorine) to determine amount of chemicals for the treatment of potable water.
• You will test water for fluoride and phosphate residuals.
• You will use tools and devices (e.g., meters, gauges, motors, pumps, feeders, recording, control devices) to measure water quality.
• You will read gauges and meters of equipment (e.g., filter beds, surge pumps, hypochlorinators, phosphate readers, dry-lime feeders, lime solution tanks) to interpret and record measurements.
• You will interpret equipment maintenance and operating instructions to keep water systems operational.
• You will prevent major damage or system shut-downs by adhering to water treatment plant maintenance requirements.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current Water Treatment Plant Operators Certificate C-WELL or higher.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or pass the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• This is a Mission Essential position. You will be required to ensure organization or facility continuity of operations and/or completion of tasks that are considered essential to the mission designated by a local or command decision.
• You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
• You may be subject to work other than normal duty hours which will include overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements in support.
• This Water Treatment Plant operates on a 7 day week, 3 shifts daily schedule, and operators alternate working hours on all three shifts including weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
• The position requires normal vision and hearing (aids permitted).

Qualifications

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. The Screen-out Element for this position is: Operating, cleaning, and performing preventive maintenance on water pumping and treatment systems.

Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=Overview

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.