Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel in the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: This is a developmental position with the full performance level of WG-10 for USA Garrison Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, with duty location of Edgewood (APG South). Who May Apply: US Citizens

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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element) : Ability to do the work of a(n) Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator ~ without more than normal supervision. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

WG-08 Level : I have the ability to perform common tasks at a Waste Water Treatment Plant such as: 1) Experience working in a WWTP; 2) Experience recording measurement data; 3) Experience operating WWTP equipment; 4) Experience taking samples for measurement tests. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed.

WG-10 level: I have the ability to perform some tasks including: 1) Experience working in a WWTP; 2) Experience operating and maintain equipment such as pumps, gate valves, and outlets to adjust and regulate the flow of water into and out of a system; 3) Measuring and performing routine tests such as pH or measuring and reading meters and gauges; and 3) Experience recording test and measurement data. I work under supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who reviews my work for completion.

COMPETENCIES:

• SCREENOUT-ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION
• Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.
• Operation of and perform minor maintenance on a variety of complex equipment such as pumps, valves, chemical feed machines and chlorinators.
• Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic).
• Use of Measuring Instruments.
• Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprinting reading).
• Dexterity and Safety.
• Physical Effort - Operator frequently works in strained positions while cleaning equipment or lifting heavy equipment or tools. Job requires considerable walking, standing on concrete and climbing stairways and ladders. Regularly lifts objects weighing 45-50 pounds; occasionally heavier weights.
• Working Conditions - Works inside and outside in all kinds of weather. Sometimes requires exposure to running motors, pumps and machinery, loud noises, and poor ventilation. Incumbent is exposed to chlorine, sulfuric acid, methane gas, sulfur dioxide, and bacteria. Odors and fumes occasionally unpleasant. Complete protective clothing including acid resistant gloves and aprons, gas mask or full face shield, and respirator required when working with dangerous chemicals. Frequent exposure to dirty and greasy machinery. Required to work on catwalks and ladders.

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.