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National Park Service · 3 days ago

Utility System Repairer-Operator

Big Island, VA

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

The National Park Service is seeking a Utility System Repairer-Operator for the Blue Ridge Parkway. The primary purpose of this position is to install, maintain, test, troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate potable water and wastewater utility systems that require intermediate to journey level skills.

Amusement Park and ArcadeAssociationCommunitiesGovernmentLeisureNatural ResourcesNon ProfitParks

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, test, troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate potable water and wastewater utility systems

Qualification

Equipment AssemblyInterpret InstructionsUse ToolsTechnical PracticesMaterialsWork Independently

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 (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 must obtain and maintain a Class B Commercial Driver's License within 12 months of appointment

You must obtain and maintain a current NPS Working Sawyer certification within 12 months of appointment

You must obtain and maintain a State Water Operator License within 12 months of appointment

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

You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work

You may be required to travel overnight away from home

You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes

You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority

You must possess the ability to lift 50 pounds

Applicants must be at least (1) 18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period

Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT)

Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation Repair, etc

Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic)

Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprints reading)

Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment

Knowledge of materials