Utility Systems Repairer-Operator Supervisor

U.S. Department of the Interior; West Virginia; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Park Service at New River Gorge National Park & Preserve is seeking a Utility Systems Repairer-Operator Supervisor to oversee water treatment, distribution, and wastewater systems, ensuring reliability and regulatory compliance.

You will supervise maintenance, rehabilitation projects, inspections, sampling, and testing, while coordinating with contractors and staff to keep systems operating safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the operation, maintenance, and rehabilitation of park water treatment and distribution systems and wastewater collection and treatment systems.
• Plans water and wastewater system maintenance and rehabilitation.
• Ensures contractors follow terms of the contract, rules and regulations, and adheres to contract drawings and texts.
• Reviews and reports lost time accidents.
• Collects water samples and conducts extensive testing of samples.
• Manages inspections of wastewater systems.
• Installs, modifies, operates and repairs new and existing utility, supply, and disposal systems such as sewage, water, oil, and gas distribution systems.
• Constructs, alters, modifies or repairs a wide range of features in buildings, quarters and other facilities.
• Operates various carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical equipment and power tools.

Job description

Summary

You will serve as a Utility Systems Repairer-Operator Supervisor with the National Park Service in the New River Gorge National Park & Preserve.

Major Duties

As a Utility Systems Repairer-Operator Supervisor, you will perform the following duties: Supervises the operation, maintenance, and rehabilitation of park water treatment and distribution systems and wastewater collection and treatment systems. Plans water and wastewater system maintenance and rehabilitation. Ensures contractors follow terms of the contract, rules and regulations, and adheres to contract drawings and texts. Reviews and reports lost time accidents. Collects water samples and conducts extensive testing of samples. Manages inspections of wastewater systems. Installs, modifies, operates and repairs new and existing utility, supply, and disposal systems such as sewage, water, oil, and gas distribution systems. Constructs, alters, modifies or repairs a wide range of features in buildings, quarters and other facilities. Operates various carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical equipment and power tools.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System (FWS) positions.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct Deposit participation required. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment. You may be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. You may be occasionally required to travel overnight away from home. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes. You are required to wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided. You are required to complete training, obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority. This is a supervisory position that may require completion of a supervisory probationary period. Must possess and maintain a current West Virginia Dept. of Public Health Public Water System Operator 1D Operator License or equivalent certification from another state/jurisdiction. Must possess and maintain a current West Virginia Dept. of Public Health Class S Wastewater Operator License or equivalent certification from another state/jurisdiction. *Additional Requirements located under qualifications*

Other Information

NPS - This is a Merit Promotion announcement for career and career conditional Bureau employees, Career Transition eligibles(CTAP), Current or former time-limited employees eligible under Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) and those who are eligible under the hiring paths listed above. Refer to Required Documents section for more information. Additional vacancies may be filled using this job announcement. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate. All DOI employees, their spouses, and minor children may not acquire or retain any claim, permit, lease, small tract entry, or other rights granted by the Department in Federal lands, with limited exceptions. Additional ethics prohibitions can be found here, DOI Ethics Prohibitions | U.S. Department of the Interior. Physical Effort: This position is required to do considerable walking, standing on concrete floors, and climbing stairways and ladders. Light to moderate physical effort is necessary to turn valves and controls, and to frequently lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. Working Conditions: Work is usually indoors and occasionally outside for short periods where the incumbent is subject to prevailing weather conditions. This position is exposed to infections or diseases such as typhoid and dysentery while cleaning equipment or shoveling sludge, and the presence of hazardous gases such as methane, chlorine, hydrogen sulfide, and carbon monoxide. The incumbent is also subject to electrical shock, loud noises, battery acids, and hydraulic fluids while working around motors and pumps. There is frequent exposure to shock, burns, and strains. Incumbent follows prescribed safety practices and uses safety equipment such as face shields, gloves, hard-toe shoes, respirators, and protective clothing. Some of these safety items may be uncomfortable to wear and may be worn or used for long periods of time.