WATER Treatment PLANT Operator Security Clearance

Position: WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR with Security Clearance
Location: Holloman Air Force Base

Duties - Operates water treatment plant to include performing non-filtration and filtration processes to change the taste, odor, chemical or bacteriological content of water; performs tests to check items such as PH level, turbidity, fluoride and chlorine content in accordance with formulas established by State and Federal regulations; mixes and adds a wide variety of compounds such as alum, lime, soda ash, fluoride, chlorine, and polyphosphates that are associated with treatment processes;

operates settling tanks, surge pumps, hydro chlorinators, and similar type of equipment.

- Uses knowledge of pump operation based on theory and practical knowledge of operation characteristics.

- Operates and maintains two commercial swimming pools located on base.

- Inspects, repairs, and adjusts major transmission line components to include various valves (e.g., gate, check, regulating, air relief, etc.), - Operates various engineering and construction equipment to transport, excavate, backfill, grade or level earth to rough specifications on projects involving distribution and transmission water lines. Requirements Conditions of employment
* U.S. Citizenship Required
* Males must be registered for Selective Service, see (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).
* This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
* Disclosure of Political Appointments
* Direct Deposit:
All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
* Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
* Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
* Requires shift work
* Incumbent must possess and maintain New Mexico State Certification as a Level III Water Plant Operator, or comparable certification from another state which can be transferred to the State of New Mexico through reciprocity.
* Employee must obtain, through training and testing, certifications from the state of New Mexico signifying certification as a Level IV Water Plant Operator.
* Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
* Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
* This is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions. Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-5400 Industrial Equipment Operation Family. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and 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 the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. The screen out element for this position is the ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision JOB ELEMENTS:
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Must be knowledgeable of the entire water treatment/distribution process
2. Skill in manipulating numerous controls to accurately control chemical flow into the potable water system
3. Skill in operating various types of pumps and other distribution equipment to ensure proper flow and system pressures
4. Ability to follow oral and written instructions
5. Skill in performing routine operator maintenance and minor repair of items such as control valves, motors, pumps
6. Knowledge of safety regulations, practices and procedures. Knowledge of operational and maintenance records, manual and/or automated, required for pumps and other equipment. Knowledge of water treatment and analysis using prescribed test equipment and chemicals to test and treat water, and systems equipment. Ability to operate the following vehicles: 1- 5 ton vehicles, backhoe, loader (up to 4 cu.yd), dump truck (up to10-ton), tractor trailer (2 - 10 ton with 20 to 40 foot trailer) PHYSICAL EFFORT:
Climbing on ladders, scaffolding, and platforms; standing, bending, and working in cramped and/or elevated areas; lifting and carrying tools and equipment which may occasionally weigh over 45 pounds. Needs to be capable of pushing, pulling, reaching, prolonged walking in rough terrain, standing, crawling, kneeling, bending, and working in cramped positions for extended periods of…