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WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR

Department of the Air Force
Air Education and Training Command
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Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is to acquire under direct supervision the necessary skills to install, operate,and maintain equipment associated with the production, chemical treatment, filtration, and distribution of well water.Maintain plant records, including operating logs, daily diaries, and chemical inventories.

Overview

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Job canceled
Open & closing dates
11/18/2025 to 12/15/2025
Salary
$54,492 to - $63,612 per year

$26.11 to $30.48 Per Hour

Pay scale & grade
WG 9
Location
FEW vacancies in the following location:
Holloman AFB, NM
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
9
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
5C-AFPC-12837442-996566-ENR
Control number
850364800

Duties

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- Operates water treatment plant to include performing nonfiltration and filtration processes to change the taste, odor, chemical or bacteriological content of water
- Uses knowledge of pump operation based on theory and practical knowledge of operation characteristics.
- Operates and maintains two commercial swimming pools located on base.
- Inspects, repairs, and adjusts major transmission line components to include various valves (e.g., gate, check, regulating, air relief, etc.),
- Operates various engineering and construction equipment to transport, excavate, backfill, grade or level carth to rough specifications on projects involving distribution and transmission water lines.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
  • This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
  • Requires shift work
  • Incumbent must possess and maintain New Mexico State Certification as a Level III Water Plant Ciperator, or comparable certification from another state which can be transferred to the State of New Mexico through
  • reciprocity. Employee must obtain, through training and testing, certifications from the state of New Mexico signifying certification as a Level IV Water Plant Operator.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
  • Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
  • This is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions.
  • This position has a limited area of consideration to Command-wide (AETC) only.

Qualifications

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 WG-5400 Industrial Equipment Operation 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 a WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR 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:
1. Must be knowledgeable of the entire water treatment/distribution process
2. Skill in manipulating numerous controls to accurately control chemical flow into the potable water system
3. Skill in operating various types of pumps and other distribution equipment to ensure proper flow and system pressures
4. Ability to follow oral and written instructions
5. Skill in performing routine operator maintenance and minor repair of items such as control valves, motors, pumps
6. Knowledge of safety regulations, practices and procedures. Knowledge of operational and maintenance records, manual and/or automated, required for pumps and other equipment. Knowledge of water treatment and analysis using prescribed test equipment and chemicals to test and treat water, and systems equipment. Ability to operate the following vehicles: 1- 5 ton vehicles, backhoe, loader (up to 4 cu.yd), dump truck (up to10-ton), tractor trailer (2 - 10 ton with 20 to 40 foot trailer)

PHYSICAL EFFORT:
Climbing on ladders, scaffolding, and platforms; standing, bending, and working in cramped and/or elevated areas; lifting and carrying tools and equipment which may occasionally weigh over 45 pounds. Needs to be capable of pushing, pulling, reaching, prolonged walking in rough terrain, standing, crawling, kneeling, bending, and working in cramped positions for extended periods of time.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Works inside and outside with exposure to inclement weather. Inside work sometimes requires contact with running motors, pumps, and machinery, loud noises, and poor ventilation. The employee may be exposed to injury from falls from a platform (i.e., ladders, etc.) and/or cuts and bruises from tools and equipment. Employee may also be exposed to hazardouschemicals (Le., chlorine gas, acids, caustics, rcagents, solvents, oils, greases, etc.). Outside work involves traveling to various pumping or booster stations in all types of weather.

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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information


Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.

120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected, and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.

Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.

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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.

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.


BASIS OF RATING: Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience relates to the qualification requirements. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran's Preference is considered where applicable.

Best Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements.
Fully Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements.
Basically Qualified Group: Candidates in this category meet the minimum experience requirements.


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.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

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.

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