Utility Systems Repairer Operator Supervisor

at National Park Service in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, United States

Job Description

Summary The incumbent is responsible for the operation and maintenance of 250+miles of collection and distribution lines and 3,400 water meters serving nearly 5 million visitors per year across 14 geographically dispersed communities. Responsibilities The incumbent is responsible for the operation and maintenance of 250+miles of collection and distribution lines. In collaboration with the Chief-Utilities Branch, ensures compliance with the State of Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality as well the Federal EPA rules, regulations, and laws pertaining to water and wastewater to ensure public health and safety. Accomplish employee performance appraisals, provide counseling, recommend disciplinary action or award when necessary. Installs, modifies, and repairs new and existing utility, supply, and disposal systems and equipment such as wastewater treatment and collections systems, water treatment and distribution systems. Installs, modifies, repairs, tests, and disinfects new and existing water supply mains and laterals up to 30" inside diameter using M.J. cast iron, bell and spigot cast iron, ductile iron, plastic, reinforced concrete, galvanized steel, and copper materials. Selects the proper size and arrangement of repair parts. Duties include the repair, replacement, and/or installation of pumps, flocculators, water treatment process components, chemical feed systems, valves, water meters, and fire hydrants. Operate, repair and maintain small water systems including well pumps, spring boxes and cartridge filtration systems. Supervises the operation of a state certified laboratory for water testing. In support of the COR, may perform role of Project Inspector on contracted work. Prepares observation reports as necessary. Incumbent may serve as a COR on select water and wastewater projects requiring the ability to obtain a COR level 1 within 6 months and maintain certification. Responsible for the efficient repair, maintenance and operation of water and wastewater treatment plants, collections systems including lift stations, distribution systems, reservoirs, and ancillary equipment. Documentation for the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) eligibility, submission of ALL SF-50s and performance information for each period of temporary/term employment that qualifies for LMWFA. Performance documentation can be obtained by contacting the supervisors for the positions you served in during your 24 months. If they did not complete performance appraisals ask them to provide a statement of performance for each period of service. The statement must specify the dates for each employment period and your level of performance (dates should match the dates on the SF-50s). For more information about the park please visit: Yellowstone National Park Requirements Conditions of Employment Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct Deposit participation required. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/. Driver’s License: 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. Vehicle Operation: You may be required to complete training and operate a four-wheel drive vehicle. Uniform: You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided. Water Certification: Must have WY Water Certification 1 and Wy Wastewater Certification 1 at time of application or equivalent from another state. Minimum Age Requirement: 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 © 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. Additional Requirements located under qualifications Qualifications Requirements Continued… Probationary Period: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated. This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual’s employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. QUALIFICATIONS: All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-08/24/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. For current Federal employees, if hours worked per week are not included on your resume, you must submit a non-award SF-50 as part of your application to be used to validate your work schedule and determine the amount of specialized experience that you will be granted. An award SF-50 will not be acceptable documentation for which to consider your amount of qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the work schedule requirement as the service dates will be reflected. For all other applicants who are not current federal employees, your resume must state either “full-time” (or “40 hours a week”) or “part-time” with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprints reading) Ability To Lead Or Supervise Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Contracting/Procurement Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation Repair, etc. Knowledge of materials Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments Vehicle Operation SCREEN OUTS Minimum Qualifications: Supervised maintenance crews. Supervisory duties included: delegate work to individuals and teams and provide tec