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National Park Service · 3 weeks ago

Utility Systems Repairer-Operator

Monroe County, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

The National Park Service is seeking a Utility Systems Repairer-Operator for the Dry Tortugas National Park. The incumbent will be responsible for the operation, monitoring, and maintenance of the park's critical water and wastewater treatment systems, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serves as the senior Utility Systems Repairer Operator at Dry Tortugas National Park, responsible for the operation, monitoring, and maintenance of the park's critical water and wastewater treatment systems

Position requires work at the journeyman level, serving as the 'operator in charge' over a.) an entire wastewater treatment facility and its plant processes, and b.) water treatment facilities (reverse osmosis desalinators) and their plant processes

Operates and maintains desalination plants, water storage/distribution systems, and wastewater treatment facilities, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and NPS standards for health, safety, and environmental protection

Conducts daily testing, calibration, and adjustments of chemical feed systems, pumps, filters, and monitoring equipment to maintain potable water quality and proper wastewater discharge

Troubleshoots and repairs utility system components including piping, pumps, motors, float switches, valves, electrical controls, HVAC, and other associated infrastructure to ensure continuous and safe operations

Maintains preventive maintenance schedules and performs corrective maintenance on mechanical and electrical systems supporting water and wastewater operations, including emergency backup power systems

Keeps accurate logs, records, and compliance reports for regulatory agencies, ensuring documentation of water quality testing, effluent discharge, and system performance

Occasionally performs duties in a variety of other trades, including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, air conditioning, and general facility support, to sustain overall park infrastructure

Assists in emergency response operations, including tropical storm recovery and other incidents that impact water, wastewater, or other essential park utilities

Provides training, guidance, and oversight to lower graded staff working on utility systems, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and environmental regulations

Performs administrative functions such as ordering supplies, preparing work orders in the Facility Management Software System (FMSS), and developing maintenance records and standard operating procedures

Qualification

Wastewater Treatment CertificationWater Treatment OperationsDesalination Plant OperationPreventive MaintenanceTroubleshooting Utility SystemsSafety ProtocolsRecord KeepingBlueprint ReadingUse of Measuring InstrumentsTeam Leadership

Required

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

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 all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you

You may be required to complete training and operate a four-wheel drive vehicle

You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards

Occupancy of government quarters is required

You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 5 nights per month

You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes

You must possess and maintain a current Wastewater Treatment Operators Certificate

You must be able to secure and maintain a valid Florida Class C Wastewater Treatment Operators Certificate

Applicants must be at least 18 years old or at least 16 years old and have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school

You will be required to serve a 1 year probationary period

You must have and maintain the ability to lift up to 50 lbs

You must have the ability to operate small water craft less than 26 ft. in length

You must pass the Department of the Interior Motorboat Operator Certification Course (MOCC) within 3 months of Entrance on Duty and maintain certification for the duration of employment

If you do not possess a Florida Class C Wastewater Treatment Certification at the time of appointment, you must be able to obtain a Florida Class C Wastewater Treatment Certification by transferring your current Class C Wastewater Treatment Certification to the state of Florida within 30 days of Entrance on Duty

You must maintain a Florida Class C Wastewater Treatment Certification for the duration of employment

Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision

Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair, etc

Technical practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)

Use of measuring instruments

Ability to interpret instructions, specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading)

Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment

Knowledge of materials

Possession of a current Florida Class C Wastewater Treatment Certification or comparable state issued wastewater treatment certification

Benefits

A uniform allowance will be provided.

Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will be paid if the selectee lives outside of the local commuting area and is otherwise eligible for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with the Federal Travel Regulation.

As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.