Water Treatment Plant Operator

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) Water Treatment Plant Operator ~ without more than normal supervision. Monitoring pumping equipment and gauges according to a prescribed schedule and perform routine operator maintenance; regulate water volume and perform simple treatment processes such as aerating and softening water; monitor tank levels and pump water into storage tanks or distribution systems; conduct and record basic water sampling tests such as chlorine, fluoride, calcium hardness and pH and make appropriate chemical and mechanical adjustments to maintain the proper chemical ranges; perform swimming pool operations including backwashing filters, testing water chemistry (Chlorine, pH, Total Alkalinity, Calcium Hardness, Cyanuric Acid, TDS); perform routine operator maintenance such as lubricating, cleaning, changing filters, and painting water pumping equipment and pipes, and assist higher grade operators in performing minor operational repairs. – Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Work requires considerable walking, standing on concrete floors, and climbing stairways and ladders. Light-to-moderate effort is used to turn off valves and controls. Heavy physical effort is regularly required in loading and unloading of materials, chemicals and tools, lifting pipe and items of plumbing systems to be installed may exceed 50lbs. Is sometimes required to work in cramped positions. May be required to walk into or out of the Deep well tunnel in the event the Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) is inoperable. Light physical effort is required in driving to and from work sites. WORKING CONDITIONS: Works inside and outside in all kinds of weather. Work requires regular ingress and egress to the Deep well tunnel, (A Non-permit required confined space as long as the atmospheric conditions do not change. In the event the atmospheric conditions change the Deep well tunnel is reclassified as a permit-required confined space. Incumbent is exposed to a variety of infectious diseases while operating, maintaining, and repairing equipment. Work also involves potential exposure to poisonous/corrosive chemicals and compounds, a variety of hazardous, toxic or flammable gases, liquids, and fumes, including chlorine gas, calcium hypochlorite, carbon dioxide, and dusts containing lead, asbestos. Incumbent sometimes must work in OSHA-classified confined spaces which requires specialized respiratory protection and safety equipment. Protective devices such as self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), respirators; full-face respirators, chemical gloves/aprons, safety shoes, safety glasses/goggles, hard hats, hearing protection, harnesses must be worn. Incumbent is exposed to the danger of falling into open tanks and manholes which may result in cuts, bruises, and broken bones. Incumbent is subject to cuts, bruises, and broken bones as a result of accidents when loading or unloading vehicles.
Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Hawaii has many outdoor activities all year round including surfing, fishing, and hiking.