Water Systems Operator III

U.S. National Park Service; Bullhead City (AZ); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

US National Park Service at Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Division of Maintenance and Engineering, Utility Systems Branch, seeks qualified candidates to support water quality and water treatment processes. The incumbent will follow guidance from the Utility Systems Branch Manager on safety rules, work priorities, and problem situations.

A probationary period of one year applies, with evaluation of performance and conduct to determine continued employment.

Formación

• Screens-out factors: ability to do the work with minimal supervision
• Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair, etc.
• Operation of water and wastewater systems (specify equipment, machinery, etc.)
• Technical practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
• Use of measuring instruments
• Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. (Other Than Blueprint Reading)
• Dexterity and safety

Conocimientos

Supervision aversion

Equipment assembly/installation/repair

Water and wastewater systems operation

Technical practices

Use of measuring instruments

Interpreting instructions/specs

Dexterity and safety

Descripción del empleo

These positions are located in the Division of Maintenance and Engineering, Utility Systems Branch at Lake Mead National Recreation Area. The purpose is to provide utility systems support in the areas of water quality, water treatment processes. Incumbent is supervised by the Utility Systems Branch Manager, who will provide general guidance in safety practices, rules and regulations, priority of work, and guidance with unusual problems or situations.

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-11/11/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.

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 Supervison (SCREEN OUT)
2. Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.
3. Operation of Water and Wastewater Systems (specify equipment, machinery, etc.)
4. Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
5. Use of Measuring Instruments
6. Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Other Than Blueprint Reading)
7. Dexterity and Safety

If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration.

You must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and obtain an average of at least 2 points on all of the job elements to be considered qualified for this position.

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.

Requirements Continued:

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated.

This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated.

Upon completion of your probationary your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.