WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR

U.S. Department of Defense; Colts Neck Township (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Defense is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator responsible for overseeing wastewater treatment processes. The position requires a NJDEP License for essential operational effectiveness and responsibilities include monitoring equipment and performing chemical tests. Successful candidates will have strong decision-making skills and familiarity with wastewater treatment protocols.

Qualifications

• Must have a working knowledge of wastewater treatment processes and equipment.
• Must demonstrate ability to correct unsatisfactory sewage conditions.
• Experience in performing routine analysis and adjustments for wastewater operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform wastewater treatment and monitor equipment.
• Conduct tests for biochemical parameters.
• Operate equipment for secondary wastewater treatment.

Skills

Knowledge of bacterial activity

Ability to read blueprints

Understanding of chemical reagents

Decision making on operational adjustments

Education

New Jersey NJDEP License in Sewage S-2 and Collection System C-3

Job description

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Duties

• You will perform wastewater treatment and monitor wastewater treatment equipment.
• You will perform testing to determine biochemical oxygen demand, suspend solids, dissolved solids, and dissolved oxygen.
• You will perform secondary wastewater treatment by operating wastewater equipment such as aeration tanks, sand filters, and clarifiers.
• You will treat industrial wastewater by removing nitrogen, phosphorous, soluble chemicals, oils, and heavy metals.
• You will perform routine operator maintenance such as lubrication, cleaning, and painting of wastewater equipment.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift
• This is a Mission Essential position. You will be required to ensure organization or facility continuity of operations and/or completion of tasks that are considered essential to the mission designated by a local or command decision.

Qualifications
Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below.

This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: Ability to do the work of a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator without more than normal supervision as demonstrated by 1) Must have a working knowledge of bacterial activity to make necessary tests and take action to correct unsatisfactory sewage conditions as well as working knowledge of chemical reagents and the proper treatment of sewage. 2. Uses shop mathematics in figuring sludge pumped and drawn off into drying beds. Must be able to react blueprints and interpret engineering diagrams and specifications. 3. Must be able to perform routing analysis to evaluate any plant operational adjustments that are required to keep plant effluent within the N.P.D.E.S. parameters. Must be able to make decisions on operational adjustments independently and interpret a variety of gages and meters associated with hypocarnivores, chemical feeders, pumps, settling tanks, filter beds, flow meter's, etc.:

***The candidate must have a New Jersey NJDEP License in all three of the following: Sewage S-2; and Collection System C-3 in order to operate a wastewater treatment plant.***

Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=WG-5400

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.