WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR LEADER

Duties

• You will lead workers to accomplish trade and labor work to effectively carry out the duties of the working leader by applying sufficient skill and knowledge of the trades.
• You will assist in the operation and maintenance of secondary and/or advanced wastewater treatment facilities.
• You will verify and assist in proper collection of wastewater and sludge samples from the various unit processes for laboratory analyses.
• You will participate in the site safety program and make sure all safety SOP's, guidelines and directives are followed.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• 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 a current valid United States driver's license.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• 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.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• 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.
• Heaviest weight handled is the centrifuge roll off weighing over 5 tons with use of forklift. Ability to carry weights up to 50 pounds for a distance of 40 to 50 feet. Work requires kneeling, stooping, and climbing. Works from ladder and in pits.
• You will be subject to random drug testing.

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 LEAD OR SUPERVISE

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Grade 4 Hawaii Operator License;
• Ability to operate a grade 4 wastewater treatment plant;
• Ability to lead other wastewater treatment plant operators;
• Ability to follow, develop and/or implement verbal and written directives;
• Ability to explain instructions of equipment operation and maintenance manuals and schedules;
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications.
• Ability to lead others by assuring that all work assignments are carried out, improving trade processes, inspecting work, identifying deficiencies and implementing corrective actions.

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 at: and

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.

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Several vacancies may be filled.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: .

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

PCS may be authorized in accordance with applicable travel regulations.

This announcement uses the Defense Industrial Base, Major Range and Test Facilities direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.

The position requires overtime, shift, weekend, holiday work, and/or rotating shifts.

A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.

Recruitment incentives be authorized to eligible selectees.