FirstBank Jobs

Job Information

National Park Service Utility Systems Repairer-Operator in San Juan County, Utah

Summary This position is located at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in the Facility Management Division. This position is concurrently open to Status (Federal/Veteran/Other Eligible) under Announcement Number IM-1541-GLCA-24-12447439-ST. Responsibilities The incumbent works with the supervisor to plan weekly work schedules and sequences of operations of the UpLake District. Serves as a working leader and provides daily direction to at least three (3) workers to accomplish trade work on a regular and recurring bases. Performs non-supervisory work requiring the use of a variety of trade practices similar to those lead. Below are additional duties: Repairs and installs utility systems. Performs plumbing on water tanks and floats, potable water systems and related equipment such as mains, valves, storage tanks. Performs electrical wiring necessary to maintain existing single or three phase. Obtain and maintain Wastewater Treatment Certification, Level 1 (Lagoons) within 1 year from entry on duty. Obtain and maintain Water Distribution License, Level 1 within 1 year from entry on duty. Obtain and maintain Water Treatment Operator Certification, Level 1 or higher. Obtain and maintain Commercial Class B Driver's License with Tanker endorsement, within 1 year from entry on duty. Halls Crossing - San Juan, Utah is a small, remote, in-park community of approximately 100 residents during the summer and about 5 residents in the winter. Amenities at Halls crossing are very limited. Halls Crossing is a short boat ride to Bullfrog where amenities include a marina, marina store and gas docks, seasonal lodge and restaurant, gas station/convenience store and garage, and urgent care clinic, and a K-12 school. Teacher/student ratio is 1 teacher per 2-5 students. Full-service communities are in Blanding, Utah (90 miles) and Moab, Utah (162 miles) which has a small hospital and dentists. Major services are available in Cortez, Durango, and Grand Junction, Colorado, or Page, Arizona, all 3 to 5 hours away via all-weather highways. The Bullfrog Sub-District encompasses beautiful red-rock canyon country. Bullfrog is the main access point to Lake Powell in the Uplake District and visitation is heavy in the summer. Summer temperatures run to the low 100's and winter temperatures are in the 30's with sunshine most days of the year. Recreation runs the spectrum of outdoor activities with backpacking, canyoneering, skiing (water and snow), boating, whitewater sports, hunting and fishing all within a few hours' drive and some within walking distance of the housing area. This is an active outdoor community, and social events are common. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship required. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males. Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program. You will be required to submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result prior to appointment. In addition, this position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use. 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 will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided. You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work. Occupancy of government quarters is required. You are required to complete a one-year probationary period. You must be able to secure and maintain a valid Utah Department of Health Services Level 1 Wastewater Treatment Operators Certificate within 1 year from entry on duty. Indicate the level of certification you currently possess on your resume. You must be able to secure and maintain a valid Utah Department of Health Services Level 1 Water Distribution License within 1 year from entry on duty. Indicate the level of license you currently possess on your resume. You must be able to secure and maintain a valid Utah Department of Health Services Level 1 or higher Water Treatment Operator certification within 1 year from entry on duty. Obtain and maintain Commercial Class B Driver's License with Tanker endorsement, within 1 year from entry on duty. Indicate the level of commercial driver's license you currently possess on your resume. You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 2 nights per month. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes. Government Charge Card: You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority. Qualifications 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) Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprints reading) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation Repair, etc. Knowledge of materials Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments 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 as following: (1) repaired and installed utility systems, (2)performed plumbing on water tanks and floats, potable water systems and related equipment such as mains, valves, storage tanks, (3)performed electrical wiring necessary to maintain existing single or three phase, (4) maintained state water and wastewater licenses. 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. 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. Physical Demands: Work assignments typically require moderately heavy physical effort to lift, carry, or otherwise handle items typically weighing up to 40 pounds. Duties require the incumbent to maneuver into and out of specific locations while dismantling and assembling utility related equipment. The incumbent makes repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms where the parts of systems worked on are in hard-to-­reach places. Frequent standing, walking, bending. crouching. reaching, and stooping is typical. Occasionally, climbing and work in high places may be required. as well as the use of hoists. holders, and pulleys when handling large equipment. Working Conditions: Work is both indoors and outdoors where the incumbent may be subject to prevailing weather conditions. The incumbent 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. The incumbent may also be subject to electrical shock, loud noises, acids, and hydraulic fluids while working around motors and pumps. There is exposure to shock, burns. and strains. The incumbent follows prescribed safety practices and uses safety equipment such as face shields, gloves. hard-toe shoes. respirators, and protective clothing that may be uncomfortable to wear. The incumbent is required to attend and participate in safety meetings and training and review and follow safety regulations and policies prior to using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as goggles, rubber mats, gloves, hard hats and respirators as the jobs require. The incumbent may be required to operate motor vehicles and heavy engineering equipment. The National Park Service has determined that the duties of this position are NOT suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.

DirectEmployers