Clarification from the agency

This job announcement will be used to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.

1. Operates and adjusts complete water distribution system and complete sanitary sewer systems, including multiple lift and pumping stations requiring continuous attention to monitor efficiency and ensure continuous service is provided.
2. Performs all tasks involved in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of various types of equipment located in the collection systems.
3. Performs preventive maintenance services.
4. Troubleshoots sewer lift station pumping and controls systems and associated auxiliary and pollution control equipment.
5. Plans and lays out work from blueprints, sketches, specifications, and work orders.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov.
• Selectee may be expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance for the position.
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
• The position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
• This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Must have at a minimum a valid MA 1D Water License and obtain the MA 2D Water Operator License within six months of the date of appointment.
• The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license is required for the position.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• Work will include seasonal fuels work, monitoring facility fuel tanks, and seasonally working with LRS for fuel delivery.
• Employee will be required to utilize safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment.
• Employee will be required to support Base Readiness and Emergency Operations Exercises and Real World Threats and Events.
• Employee will be required to support special events (i.e Annual Air Show, Base exercises), not necessarily performing in their primary skill code.
• Employee will be required to augment the Civil Engineering Snow Removal Team not necessarily performing in their primary skill code.
• Occasionally is exposed to communicable disease or infectious matter when changing filters.
• The work will require the employee to carry a cell phone.

Qualifications

Conditions of Employment Continued:

Must have the ability to obtain a Commonwealth of Massachusetts Backflow Prevention Device
Testers/Cross connection survey certificate within 1 year as per 31- CMR 22.22 and AFI 32-1066.

This position may require a pre-employment physical. Frequently handles objects weighing 45 pounds and occasionally carries objects weighing 50 pounds and over for considerable distances. Works in confined areas and in cramped positions. Work requires moderate to strenuous physical effort and long periods of walking, kneeling, standing, climbing, bending, and crouching.

In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the General Maintenance And Operations Work Family. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and 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 the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

The screen out element for this position is Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision

JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.
Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
Use of Measuring Instruments
Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprinting reading)
Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
Knowledge of Materials

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

How you will be evaluated

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

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

All Federal Wage Schedule (FWS) applicants must complete the assessment questionnaire in its entirety or it will result in an ineligible rating. Applicants who meet the requirements for and apply as a non-competitive eligible that meet minimal qualifications and other requirements of this position, will be given consideration as a non-competitive candidate and will be referred unless blocked by an individual with priority/preference.

APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.