Selectees receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) are entitled to the lowest step of the grade for which selected The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay. These positions are located in the Park Facilities Management Division of Lassen Volcanic National Park.
SELECTIVE FACTOR - If you do not possess the required licenses specified below, you will be rated ineligible. You must possess a minimum California Water Treatment (T-1) Operators certification (or equivalent) with an ability to obtain a T-2 within 1-year of enter-on-duty date. You MUST provide a copy of each license you possess at the time of application. In addition to the above selective factors, 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) Knowledge of equipment, assembly, installation, repair, etc. Operation of Water Treatment Systems Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprinting reading) Use of Measuring Instruments Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Materials Condition of employment: (1) Obtain and maintain a California (T-2) certification within 12 months of placement into the position. Failure to include this information will result in non-consideration. (2) Ability to lift 50 lbs. 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.
These are a Career/Career-Conditional Full-time appointments. Career-Seasonal appointments are permanent positions and include the same benefits as Career appointments, but do not provide work on a year-round basis. The selectee in this position for the Mineral, California location will be in a non-pay/non-duty status for 2 weeks/ 1 pay period, beginning early November. The selectee in this position for the Manzanita Lake, California location will be in a non-pay/non-duty status for 2 weeks/ 1 pay period, beginning early January. Major duties: Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation Repair, Ability to troubleshoot, make common electrical repairs in water plants (equipment, breakers, motors). Ability to maintain water plant buildings in rodent free, clean conditions. Operation of Water Treatment Systems. Ability and certificates required to operate and maintain one multi-media, one clarifier multi-media and three 3 stage bag filter systems according to State and Federal Regulations. Knowledge to operate, maintain and repair septic tank/leach field systems, dosing stations, lift stations, RV dump station and vault toilets. Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic) Ability to diagnose and perform all plumbing and electrical installations and repairs adherent to water plants and distribution. Ability to diagnose and perform repairs to wastewater systems, leach fields, dosing chambers and lift stations. Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprints). Ability to keep clear and concise records in plants and on computer involving spreadsheets, reports to State and Federal Agencies. Use of Measuring Instruments. Ability to perform laboratory tests, mix solutions, bi-monthly bacteriological samples to State and Federal Regulations