Utility System Repairer Operator (Seasonal)

US National Park Service; Estes Park (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

U.S. National Park Service is seeking a Seasonal Utility System Repairer Operator to monitor pumping equipment, read meters, and perform minor plumbing and facility repairs.

Entry on duty typically spans March–July 2027, with variability due to weather, project needs, or funding. Applicants must possess or obtain required State of Colorado water treatment or distribution certifications and be able to interpret instructions and blueprints, use tools, and perform precise measurements as part of

Qualifications

• Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision.
• Certification requirements for water treatment or distribution.
• Ability to read and interpret instructions and blueprints.
• Ability to use and maintain hand and power tools.
• Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation and repair.
• Technical practices and accurate measurement execution.

Skills

Independent work

Interpret blueprints

Tools & equipment use

Equipment installation/repair

Technical practices

Measuring instructions

Education

Colorado Water Treatment Operator Grade D

Water Distribution Operator Grade 1 or higher

Job description

You will serve as a Utility System Repairer Operator (Seasonal).

The typical seasonal entry-on-duty is March- July 2027 but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: March- July 2027.

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors:

1. Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision. USRO at this level are able to independently monitor pumping equipment, read meters, gauges and charts and records readings and prepares reports for supervisor or high graded worker. Responsible for monitoring equipment and meters in accordance with a prescribed schedule such as pumps, flume meters and outlets. Perform plumbing tasks such as replacing hose bibs, valves, nipples, unions and elbows, fixtures, flush valves and various types of pipes. Perform minor repairs to buildings of utility facilities. (SCREEN OUT)
2. You must possess and maintain a State of Colorado (or other states equivalent) Water Treatment Operator Grade D and/or Water Distribution Operator Grade 1 or higher certification. (SCREEN OUT)
3. Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprints reading)
4. Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
5. Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation and Repair, etc.
6. Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic).
7. Use of Measuring Instructions.

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.

You will be evaluated on the following competencies and/or job elements:

• 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
• Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation Repair, etc.
• Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic)
• Use of Measuring Instructions

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.