Summary This career/career-conditional appointment is located in Shenandoah National Park, in the Facilities Management Division, Water/Wastewater Branch. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the relief operator for the Shenandoah NP Wastewater Treatment Plants performing water and wastewater treatment duties. Responsibilities This position is located in the Water & Wastewater Treatment Unit, Division of Facilities Management at Shenandoah National Park. The primary duties are performed throughout Shenandoah National Park serving as a relief operator of the wastewater treatment plants. This position is an entry level position and does not require a water or wastewater license prior to hiring. Initial duties include: Follows the directions of the lead operator and/or the Utility Systems Repairer-Operator Supervisor to perform water and wastewater treatment work. Collect and process samples in a certified laboratory governed by a regulatory agency. Back-up responsibilities for water treatment in potable water systems throughout Shenandoah National Park. Follow verbal/written instructions to make adjustments throughout the processes to achieve a maximum efficiency of treatment within established guidelines. Follow verbal/written instructions to vary the treatment processes in accordance with daily testing results to achieve the requirements of the permit. Perform preventative, recurring and minor corrective maintenance on pumps and other mechanical equipment. Read and comprehend technical books, articles, periodicals, regulatory permits and instructions for water and wastewater treatment. Use internet browser and word processing, spreadsheet, and database software programs to complete forms and monitoring reports. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: A Virginia Class 4 Wastewater Treatment License must be attained within 1-year of start date in this position. A Virginia Class 6 Water Treatment License must be attained within 2-years of start date in this position. With the required license you will be required to exercise independent judgement related to the daily operations of a wastewater treatment plant and water treatment systems. This position is a Career-Seasonal position and subject to release and recall procedures. A permanent career-seasonal position includes all the benefits of permanent employment but does not provide employment on a full year-round basis. As such, selectee will be in a non-pay/non-duty status for at least 2 weeks to 6 months per year based on project requirements or weather conditions. Selectee is guaranteed to work full-time at least 6 months per year but not more than 50 weeks per year. The typical season for Shenandoah National Park is March through mid-December but can be variable during these months due to project requirements or weather conditions. POSITION LOCATION: Shenandoah National Park preserves and protects more than 300 square miles of nationally significant natural and cultural resources, scenic beauty, and congressionally designated wilderness within Virginia's northern Blue Ridge Mountains; and provides a broad range of opportunities for public enjoyment, recreation, inspiration, and stewardship. Within just 90 miles of Washington D.C. the Park provides visitors the ability to explore mountain peaks, hidden hollows, cascading streams, accessible wilderness, and stunning natural beauty. Approximately 40% of the Park is designated wilderness with over 500 miles of hiking trails and the iconic Skyline Drive, SHEN was established as an eastern Park that provided a "western Park experience". Due to the Park's easy accessibility to D.C and other highly populated areas along the east coast, visitation exceeds 1.4 million visitors annually which results in significant resource protection and visitor management issues and incidents. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship required. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males Direct Deposit: Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program. Driver's License: You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license is required. You will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record. You must also submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you. You may be required to complete training and operate a four-wheel drive vehicle. Uniform: You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided. Government housing is not available. Government Charge Card: You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority. Applicants must be at least (1)18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program. Qualifications The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualifications System for Trades and Labor Occupations (X-118-C) will be used in determining applicants' qualifications. There is no specific length of training or experience required; however, you must be able to demonstrate through the experience shown in your written resume and your responses to the questionnaire that you possess the competencies to perform the duties of this position without more than normal supervision. 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) Technical practices Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair, etc. Use of measuring instruments Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment Knowledge of materials SCREEN OUT: From lead/supervisor instructions performs as a relief wastewater treatment plant operator to assure the effluent meets state and federal agency requirements; performs laboratory tests to assure regulatory compliance and submit reports; experience performing various grounds, painting, water treatment, plumbing and electrical (replacement in kind) repairs. 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. Education There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions. Other Additional Information: Probationary Trial Period: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may 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 period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Additional Information This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate. Relocation: Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid. All travel, transportation, and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the sole responsibility of the selected employee. Physical Demands: Work assignments typically require moderately heavy physical effort to lift, carry, or otherwise handle items typically weighing 40-50 pounds. Duties may require working from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms; frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, reaching and stooping, etc. The work often requires standing, stooping, sitting, kneeling, bending, twisting, climbing, walking, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts, carries, and sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 50 pounds. The work is done inside and outside where dirt, spray, chemicals, fumes, and confined space conditions are present. Also required to work in adverse weather and/or wear protective equipment and clothing. Will work in weather temperatures 0 to 100 degrees and other outdoor exposure includes but not limited to biting and stinging insects and other wildlife found in natural areas. Required to work Holidays and may be subject to overtime and possibly nighttime work. Working Conditions: Work is both indoors and outdoors in prevailing weather conditions. May be exposed to biological hazards or diseases while cleaning equipment or shoveling sludge, and hazardous gases such as methane, chlorine, hydrogen sulfide, and carbon monoxide. May also be subject to electrical shock, loud noises, acids, and hydraulic fluids while working around motors and pumps; there is also exposure to shock, burns, and strains. Required to follow prescribed safety practices and use safety equipment such as face shields, gloves, hard-toe shoes, respirators, and protective clothing that may be uncomfortable to wear. Required to attend and participate in safety meetings and training and review and follow safety regulations and policies. May be required to operate motor vehicles, mowers, trimmers and heavy engineering equipment. The National Park Service has determined that the duties of this position are not suitable for telework.