Utility Systems Repairer Operator

Requirements Cont: Probationary Period: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated. This Probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated. Upon completion of your Probationary your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. QUALIFICATIONS: To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT) Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprints reading) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Drivers license Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation Repair, etc. Knowledge of materials Technical Competence Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments SCREEN OUTS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in the repair and installation of water and/or wastewater pipes, valves, fire hydrants and related public water and/or wastewater systems. Perform troubleshooting on various water treatment equipment such as chemical solution feeders and chlorinators, mixed media pressure filters, slow sand filtration, cartridge type filtration systems, and pressure regulators. I utilize hand and power tools associated with this trade. Perform these duties independently subject to occasional inspection. DRIVER'S LICENSE: This position requires that the incumbent possess a valid Driver's License. WATER TREATMENT, DISTRIBUTION, OR WASTEWATER OPERATORS CERTIFICATION: Level 1 or greater certification in at least one (1) of the following: Water Treatment, Water Distribution or Wastewater Treatment in State of South Dakota or equivalent license from another state and can meet the reciprocity conditions within 12 months. If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors. Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. ICTAP/CTAP Statement: Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well qualified means that the applicant meets the following: OPM qualification standards for the position; all selective placement factors, where applicable; special qualifying conditions that OPM has approved for the position, where applicable; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and is rated by the organization at least at the well qualified level on all competencies. This position serves as a Utility Systems Repairer-Operator. The primary purpose of this position is to install, maintain, test, troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate a variety of utility systems that require intermediate to journey level skills in various utility related trades such as electrical work, air conditioning equipment repair, heating equipment maintenance, boiler plant maintenance, wastewater treatment operation, water treatment operation, and engineering equipment operation.