This position is located in Katmai National Park and Preserve in the Facilities Division. This is an excepted service appointment, that confers competitive status after two years and upon meeting all performance and OPM qualification requirements. This is a career-seasonal position. Career-Seasonal appointments are permanent positions and include the same benefits as Career appointments, but do not provide work on a year-round basis. See "Duties" section for more information.
All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-Close Date-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. SELECTIVE FACTORS: You must possess a Provisional Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Water Treatment and Distribution certificate by your entrance-on-duty (EOD). If your certification is from another state, you must immediately seek reciprocal certification which must be obtained by the EOD. You must upload your certificate showing the state obtained in, certificate level and issuance date when you apply. If you will receive certification or reciprocal certification after this announcement closes, include the level and expected date obtained in your resume. Candidates who do not meet this requirement by close of this announcement will receive no further consideration for this position. (Screen-Out) -AND- You must possess a 40-hour HAZWOPER certificate by your entrance-on-duty (EOD) for this position. You must upload your certificate or list your HAZWOPER course completion date your resume. Candidates who do not meet this requirement by close of this announcement will receive no further consideration for this position. (Screen-Out) -AND- ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Special knowledge or expertise concerning the park's or preserve's natural and/or cultural resources and the management thereof is required. Local knowledge of the resources and the typical conditions that affect the work to be accomplished will be applied in the performance of duties. -AND- Your resume must clearly show periods of time having lived or worked in or near the areas of consideration. The areas of consideration can be found below: Areas considered "near" Katmai National Park and Preserve are Federal Subsistence Areas of Unit 17C, as well as Unit 9A, 9B, 9C, and 9E, to include the communities of Naknek, King Salmon, Dillingham, Clarks Point, Ekwok, South Naknek, Koliganek, Port Alsworth, Nondalton, Pedro Bay, Iliamna, Newhalen, Kokhanok, Igiugig, Levelock, Egegik, Pilot Point, Ugashik, Port Heiden, Chignik, Chignik Lagoon, Chignik Lake, Perryville, and Ivanof Bay. -ALSO- The following are the competencies identified for this position. Applicants are not required to address these competencies in a separate document, but are encouraged to include in their resumes experience related to these competencies: Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision. Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair, etc. Technical practices (theoretical, precise, artistic). Use of measuring equipment. Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. (includes blueprint reading). Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment. Knowledge of materials. Ability and knowledge to service circuits, power distribution centers, lights, breakers, switches, outlets, and other system components. Knowledgeable of all wire gauges and sizes, and their controls, and must be capable of applying all facets of electrical and instrumentation ability associated with the fields of water and wastewater maintenance.
You will work as a Utility Systems Repairer-Operator, WG-4742-07 at Katmai National Park and Preserve. Duties include but are not limited to the following: Operation of various water treatment systems at King Salmon and Brooks Camp: Water systems require water inspections and testing rounds must be accomplished a minimum of 20 times per month. Incumbent is responsible for maintaining water systems in good condition through installing, maintaining and repair, pumps, holding tanks, distribution pumps, Walchem and LMI metering pumps, injection points, and distribution systems. Incumbent will be responsible for seasonal start up and shut down of the various well houses holding tanks and distribution systems. Most notably, operator will winterize systems thoroughly. Samples and Organization: Incumbent will oversee collecting water samples and keeping associated records organized. Incumbent must retain records for each system and correspond to the appropriate Public Water System Identification Number (PWSID). Operator will be responsible for monthly collection samples and coordination of lab test results along with maintaining annual records with notes regarding amounts of solution made, chemicals used, residual readings, repairs and modifications. Responsible for regular storage of well houses. Responsible for writing the annual consumer confidence reports as required by EPA and AK Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). Wastewater Collection and Treatment: Incumbent operates three wastewater systems and several vault toilets. Responsible for maintaining the wastewater collection lines in good condition. Will be involved with annual sludge and septic tank sludge removal, treatment, and disposal operations. Incumbent will be responsible for overseeing the annual pumping of septic sludge and vault toilet sludge, treatment and disposal. Plumbing: The incumbent will perform plumbing related duties which will include planning, layout, and routing of piping systems specifically related to the water and wastewater fields. Ability to adjust and ensure the proper operation of the water and wastewater systems. Install, modify, and repair new and existing utility, supply, and disposal systems and equipment such as sewage, water, oil, and gas distribution systems, and water closets, tubs, sprinklers, and showers. Responsible for preventive maintenance of the equipment and systems will be stressed including tools of the trade such as pipe threaders, wrenches, transit, tapping machines, pipe snapper, manual and power tools associated with the field. Electrical: Incumbent will work with generated power and will be expected to do routine maintenance on 105 and 60 Kilowatt cummings generators. Performs tests and diagnoses of single and three-phase motors and rheostats, timers, sensors, and ballasts. Completes routine maintenance, makes repairs, troubleshoots systems and individual components, makes replacements, and installs new systems, components, and equipment. Maintains and troubleshoots systems ranging from large primary voltages to small millivolt/milliamp digital equipment. Diagnose and repair electrical parts. Additional Duties: The incumbent will be required to accomplish minor maintenance to buildings, housing and grounds using the following building maintenance skills: hydraulic repair, plumbing, painting, and carpentry. Advises management and department chiefs on ways to minimize the Park's waste stream and the production / storage of hazardous materials. Also conducts park housing check-in and check-out of employees. Oversee housing grounds and maintenance operations. Helps with freight and cargo handling and will utilize park equipment vehicles, trucks and loaders for these operations to include timely documentation of daily tasks accomplished per pay period using computerized systems. Must be able to work safely in the Building and Utility trades; use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment; participate in tailgate Safety and Job Hazard Analysis meetings; comply with State and Federal regulations; and follow policies and guidelines related to ethics and workplace conduct. Additional Information: This is a career-seasonal position. Career-seasonal appointments are permanent positions and include the same benefits as Career appointments, but do not provide work on a year-round basis. You will work approximately 11.5 months in pay status, from early March through mid-February, and you will be in a non-pay status for the remainder of the year for one full eighty hour pay period from late February through early March. Please limit your resume to no more than 2 pages. If more than 2 pages are submitted, only the first 2 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. You can only submit one resume; Only the resume submitted under the "Resume" "Document Type" will be used to determine your qualifications and for rating purposes. Government housing is available.